The best comedy films, according to hackers
14 comedy films recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All comedy films
- IdiocracyRecommended as a prescient, funny satire of a dumbed-down future and worth watching. Critics say its eugenics undertones and exaggerated comedy undercut it.43recommend
- Coyote v. AcmeRecommended as a funny, clean, family-friendly movie full of cartoon nostalgia; the common caveat is that it feels more like a streaming film than a theater release.27recommend
- Office SpaceFans call it a funny, truthful satire of 1990s white-collar office life and a cult classic.23recommend
- Don't Look UpA darkly funny satire of greed and power in the face of disaster, which people find realistic. The most common caveat is that it feels preachy and heavy-handed, with lecturing that some find tiresome.14recommend
- This Is Spinal TapPeople recommend this comedy for its lasting influence on humor and its place among a strong run of films by its director.11recommend
- Thank You for SmokingPeople recommend this film for Aaron Eckhart's committed performance and its entertaining, worth-watching tone. No criticism was recorded.7recommend
- Digger (2026 film)Recommended as a hilarious, non-stop black comedy with a strong lead performance; one mixed reviewer says you must enjoy Tropic Thunder to appreciate it.7recommend
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?People praise its performances, singalong songs and production values, and its take on the Odyssey as an American folk story. No recurring criticism appears.6recommend
- Hunt for the WilderpeoplePeople recommend it as a fun, enjoyable and touching film. No critical quotes appear in the discussion.6recommend
- Clue (1985)People recommend this comedy for Tim Curry's standout performance, which they say holds the whole film together.6recommend
- Life of BrianPeople recommend it for its memorable scenes, its status as a treasure, and its hilarious German dubbing. No critics appear in the quotes.5recommend
- Dr. StrangelovePraised as one of the finest films on war and on filmmaking itself; people single out its lines and say it rewards rewatching.5recommend
- Home AloneRecommended as a beloved classic and family favourite that people still find funny, often watched at Christmas.5recommend
- When Harry Met SallyPeople recommend it as one of the best romantic comedies, pointing to its cultural impact and to Rob Reiner's strong run of films.5recommend