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The Ultimate Guide to the Funniest Movies Since 2000: A Laughter-Filled Weekend Awaits!

Are you ready to dive into a world of laughter? Whether you’re looking to lift your spirits, enjoy a movie night with friends, or simply have a good laugh, this list of the funniest movies since 2000 has got you covered. We’ve compiled a mix of hilarious comedies, underrated gems, and classics that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a joy ride through comedy!


Comedy Movies That Will Leave You in Stitches

1. Borat

A satirical look at American culture through the eyes of a Kazakh journalist on a quest to make a documentary.
Best for: Fans of outrageous and irreverent humor.
Question: How do you think cultural differences impact humor?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.3 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


2. Superbad

Two high school friends navigate the chaos of teenage life while trying to make it to a party.
Best for: Those who enjoy coming-of-age comedies.
Question: What was your most memorable experience from high school parties?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.6 | Where to Watch: Hulu.


3. Old School

A group of thirty-somethings start a fraternity to relive their college days, leading to hilarious shenanigans.
Best for: Viewers who love a good dose of nostalgia.
Question: If you could relive one moment from your college days, what would it be?
Year: 2003 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.1 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


4. Tropic Thunder

A group of actors filming a war movie finds themselves in a real conflict, blurring the lines between acting and reality.
Best for: Fans of action-comedy with a satirical twist.
Question: How do you think the film critiques Hollywood’s portrayal of war?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


5. Tucker and Dale vs Evil

Two well-meaning hillbillies become the victims of a series of misunderstandings that lead to chaos.
Best for: Those who enjoy horror-comedy hybrids.
Question: How do you think stereotypes play a role in the film’s humor?
Year: 2010 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.5 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


6. What We Do in the Shadows

A mockumentary following vampire roommates navigating modern life in New Zealand.
Best for: Fans of unique comedic storytelling.
Question: What do you think makes this blend of horror and comedy work so well?
Year: 2014 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.6 | Where to Watch: Hulu.


7. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

A parody of music biopics, it follows the tumultuous life of fictional musician Dewey Cox.
Best for: Those who enjoy musical comedies.
Question: What’s your favorite musical biography, and how does it compare to this one?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


8. Hot Fuzz

A top London cop is transferred to a seemingly quiet village, where he uncovers dark secrets.
Best for: Viewers who appreciate clever British humor.
Question: How does the film play with the tropes of action movies?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


9. Shaun of the Dead

A man tries to win back his ex while the zombie apocalypse is happening.
Best for: Fans of romantic comedies with a twist.
Question: How do you think the film balances horror and humor effectively?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


10. Step Brothers

Two middle-aged, lazy men become stepbrothers and must learn to live together.
Best for: Those who love absurd family comedies.
Question: What do you think makes sibling rivalries so funny?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


11. The Hangover

A bachelor party in Las Vegas goes wildly wrong when the groom goes missing.
Best for: Viewers who enjoy wild adventure comedies.
Question: What would your ultimate bachelor or bachelorette party look like?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


12. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

A clueless news anchor in the 1970s navigates the changing landscape of journalism and gender roles.
Best for: Those who love satirical takes on media.
Question: How does the film reflect the culture of its time through humor?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 7.2 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


13. Bridesmaids

A woman competes with her best friend’s other bridesmaids for the title of Maid of Honor.
Best for: Fans of female-led comedies.
Question: What do you think makes this film relatable for women planning weddings?
Year: 2011 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


14. Game Night

A group of friends’ game night turns into a real-life mystery when one of them is kidnapped.
Best for: Those who enjoy clever plot twists in comedies.
Question: How do you think the film plays with the concept of reality versus games?
Year: 2018 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


15. School of Rock

A slacker poses as a substitute teacher and turns his class into a rock band.
Best for: Viewers who love music and feel-good stories.
Question: What song would you choose to inspire a group of kids?
Year: 2003 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 7.1 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


16. Super Troopers

A group of Vermont state troopers pull pranks while trying to save their jobs from being eliminated.
Best for: Fans of slapstick and absurd humor.
Question: Which prank from the film made you laugh the hardest?
Year: 2001 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.1 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


17. The Other Guys

Two mismatched detectives stumble into a major case that could lead to fame and fortune.
Best for: Those who enjoy buddy cop comedies.
Question: How do you think their differences contribute to the humor?
Year: 2010 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


18. Pineapple Express

A stoner and his dealer go on the run after witnessing a murder.
Best for: Fans of stoner comedies with action.
Question: How does the film use humor to tackle serious situations?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


19. Hot Rod

An amateur stuntman tries to jump his motorcycle over 15 buses to win the respect of his stepdad.
Best for: Those who enjoy silly and absurd humor.
Question: What’s the craziest stunt you think you could pull off?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


21. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

A mockumentary about a pop star’s decline in popularity and the hilarity that ensues.
Best for: Fans of music industry parodies.
Question: What do you think makes celebrity culture ripe for satire?
Year: 2016 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


22. Office Space

A disgruntled office worker seeks to improve his mundane job and life with hilarious consequences.
Best for: Those who can relate to office life frustrations.
Question: What’s your favorite way to cope with workplace stress?
Year: 1999 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


23. I Love You, Man

A man searches for his best man after getting engaged, leading to awkward and funny situations.
Best for: Fans of light-hearted romantic comedies.
Question: What qualities do you think make a great best friend?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


24. Bridesmaids

A woman competes with her best friend’s other bridesmaids for the title of Maid of Honor.
Best for: Fans of female-led comedies.
Question: What do you think makes this film relatable for women planning weddings?
Year: 2011 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


25. EuroTrip

A group of friends travel across Europe for a wild adventure filled with mishaps and hilarity.
Best for: Those who love travel comedies.
Question: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


26. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

A NASCAR driver faces a new rival, leading to a series of funny events both on and off the track.
Best for: Fans of sports comedies.
Question: How do you think the film parodies the world of professional sports?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


27. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

A group of misfits enters a dodgeball tournament to save their gym from being taken over.
Best for: Those who enjoy underdog stories.
Question: What’s your favorite sports movie, and why?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


28. Neighbors

A young couple faces off against a fraternity that moves in next door, leading to comedic chaos.
Best for: Fans of raunchy comedies.
Question: How would you handle noisy neighbors in real life?
Year: 2014 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.3 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


29. Horrible Bosses

Three friends plot to murder their unbearable bosses, leading to a series of unfortunate events.
Best for: Those who enjoy dark comedies.
Question: What’s your idea of the perfect revenge against a horrible boss?
Year: 2011 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


30. The Nice Guys

A private investigator and a hired enforcer team up to solve the case of a missing girl in 1970s Los Angeles.
Best for: Fans of buddy cop movies with a twist.
Question: How do you think the 70s setting adds to the film’s charm?
Year: 2016 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.4 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.

31. The Other Guys

Two mismatched detectives stumble into a major case and hilariously fumble their way through.
Best for: Fans of buddy cop comedies.
Question: What do you think makes a successful cop duo in movies?
Year: 2010 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


32. Hot Fuzz

A top London cop is transferred to a seemingly quiet village, where things are not as they seem.
Best for: Fans of action-comedy and British humor.
Question: How do you think the film blends genres so effectively?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


33. Shaun of the Dead

A man tries to win back his ex while dealing with a zombie apocalypse in this clever horror-comedy.
Best for: Fans of zombie films and witty humor.
Question: What would be your strategy in a zombie apocalypse?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


34. Superbad

Two high school friends try to make the most of their last days before graduation, leading to hilarious adventures.
Best for: Anyone who enjoys coming-of-age stories.
Question: What’s the craziest thing you did in high school?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


35. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

A satirical take on musical biopics, following a fictional musician’s rise and fall.
Best for: Fans of musical parodies.
Question: What’s your favorite music biopic, and why?
Year: 2007 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.2 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


36. Game Night

A group of friends’ game night turns into a real-life mystery, blending comedy and thrills.
Best for: Fans of dark comedies and thrillers.
Question: What’s your favorite board game to play with friends?
Year: 2018 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


37. Pineapple Express

A stoner and his dealer end up on the run from hitmen after witnessing a crime.
Best for: Fans of stoner comedies.
Question: How do you think humor helps deal with serious situations?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


38. White Chicks

Two FBI agents go undercover as socialite sisters, leading to outrageous situations.
Best for: Fans of outrageous comedies.
Question: What’s the funniest disguise you’ve ever seen in a movie?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 5.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


39. Little Miss Sunshine

A dysfunctional family travels cross-country to support their daughter in a beauty pageant.
Best for: Those who enjoy heartwarming family comedies.
Question: What makes family road trips special for you?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


40. Tropic Thunder

A group of actors filming a war movie end up in a real conflict, leading to comedic chaos.
Best for: Fans of satire and action-comedies.
Question: How do you think Hollywood films can sometimes miss the mark on war stories?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


41. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

A journalist from Kazakhstan travels across America, encountering cultural clashes and absurdity.
Best for: Fans of bold, provocative comedy.
Question: What do you think makes a comedy like this work or not work?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.3 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


42. Hot Tub Time Machine

A group of friends finds a hot tub that takes them back to the 80s for a wild adventure.
Best for: Those who love time travel comedies.
Question: If you could visit any decade, which one would you choose and why?
Year: 2010 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.4 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


43. We’re the Millers

A small-time pot dealer creates a fake family to smuggle drugs across the border.
Best for: Fans of heist comedies.
Question: What would your fake family look like for a heist?
Year: 2013 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


44. Mean Girls

A teenage girl navigates the tricky social hierarchy of high school after moving from Africa.
Best for: Those who appreciate teen comedies.
Question: What’s the most valuable lesson you learned in high school?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


45. The Hangover

A bachelor party in Las Vegas turns into a wild adventure as the groom goes missing.
Best for: Fans of outrageous comedies.
Question: What’s your idea of the perfect bachelor or bachelorette party?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


46. MacGruber

A former special operative must stop a villain from using a nuclear weapon, with ridiculous results.
Best for: Fans of absurd action comedies.
Question: What’s the most outrageous movie plot you can think of?
Year: 2010 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 5.5 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


47. The Big Sick

Based on a true story, a comedian falls in love with a woman who becomes gravely ill, leading to a heartfelt and funny journey.
Best for: Those who appreciate romantic dramedies.
Question: How do you think real-life experiences shape a film’s story?
Year: 2017 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.5 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


48. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

The outrageous journalist returns for more misadventures in America, addressing current political issues.
Best for: Fans of provocative comedy.
Question: How do you think satire can influence public perception?
Year: 2020 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


49. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

The rise and fall of a pop star parodying the music industry with hilarious consequences.
Best for: Music lovers and pop culture fans.
Question: What do you think makes a pop star truly iconic?
Year: 2016 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


50. What We Do in the Shadows

A mockumentary about vampire roommates navigating modern life in New Zealand.
Best for: Fans of supernatural comedies.
Question: What’s your favorite twist on traditional horror tropes?
Year: 2014 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.

51. EuroTrip

A group of friends travel across Europe for an unforgettable adventure filled with mishaps and hilarity.
Best for: Fans of raunchy teen comedies.
Question: If you could travel anywhere in Europe, where would you go first?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


52. Horrible Bosses

Three friends conspire to kill their awful bosses, leading to a series of comedic blunders.
Best for: Those who enjoy dark comedies about workplace frustrations.
Question: What’s the most outrageous thing you’d consider doing to get rid of a bad boss?
Year: 2011 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


53. The 40-Year-Old Virgin

A middle-aged man tries to lose his virginity, leading to awkward and humorous situations.
Best for: Fans of romantic comedies.
Question: How important do you think timing is in relationships?
Year: 2005 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.1 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


54. Office Space

A frustrated office worker decides to rebel against his corporate job, leading to hilariously unexpected results.
Best for: Anyone who’s ever worked in an office.
Question: What’s your ultimate dream job?
Year: 1999 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


55. Nacho Libre

A cook at a Mexican monastery secretly becomes a wrestler to save his orphanage.
Best for: Fans of quirky comedies and Jack Black.
Question: What’s your favorite sports movie, and why?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: PG | IMDb Rating: 5.8 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


56. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

A group of misfits enters a dodgeball tournament to save their local gym from a corporate takeover.
Best for: Those who love sports comedies.
Question: If you could create your own team for a dodgeball game, who would be on it?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


57. Step Brothers

Two adult men become stepbrothers when their parents marry, leading to ridiculous rivalries and bonding.
Best for: Fans of absurd comedies.
Question: What’s the most childish thing you still enjoy doing?
Year: 2008 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.9 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


58. The Nice Guys

A private investigator and a hired enforcer team up to solve a missing person case in 1970s Los Angeles.
Best for: Fans of buddy cop comedies and mystery thrillers.
Question: What’s your favorite movie duo, and what makes them special?
Year: 2016 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.4 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


59. Bridesmaids

A woman competes with her best friend’s other bridesmaids for the coveted title of maid of honor, leading to hilarious situations.
Best for: Fans of female-led comedies.
Question: What’s the most memorable wedding experience you’ve had?
Year: 2011 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


60. 21 Jump Street

Two underachieving cops go undercover in a high school to bring down a synthetic drug ring.
Best for: Fans of action-comedy and remakes.
Question: How do you think high school has changed since you were there?
Year: 2012 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.2 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


61. Bad Moms

Three overworked moms rebel against the challenges of parenting, leading to a fun and liberating adventure.
Best for: Those who enjoy relatable mom comedies.
Question: What’s one parenting hack you swear by?
Year: 2016 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.1 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


62. Team America: World Police

Puppet heroes battle terrorists in this satirical musical comedy from the creators of South Park.
Best for: Fans of political satire and puppetry.
Question: How does humor help you process serious issues in society?
Year: 2004 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.2 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


63. Zombieland

A group of survivors navigates a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies, using humor and unique rules to survive.
Best for: Fans of horror-comedy.
Question: What’s your favorite zombie movie, and what do you love about it?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


64. Funny People

A famous comedian reflects on his life and career after learning he has a terminal illness, leading to humorous and poignant moments.
Best for: Fans of dramedies about the entertainment industry.
Question: How do you think comedy can help in dealing with serious topics?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.3 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


65. The Heat

An uptight FBI Special Agent teams up with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a drug lord.
Best for: Fans of female-led buddy cop films.
Question: What do you think makes a good partnership in crime-fighting?
Year: 2013 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


66. Unaccompanied Minors

A group of kids stranded at an airport for the holidays form an unlikely friendship and embark on a fun-filled adventure.
Best for: Family audiences looking for light-hearted fun.
Question: What was the most memorable trip you took as a kid?
Year: 2006 | Age Rating: PG | IMDb Rating: 5.5 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


67. Good Boys

Three sixth-graders embark on a wild adventure to replace a stolen drone, leading to hilarious predicaments.
Best for: Those who appreciate coming-of-age comedies.
Question: What’s one lesson you learned during your childhood?
Year: 2019 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 6.7 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


68. I Love You, Man

A groom-to-be searches for his best man, leading to unexpected friendships and humorous moments.
Best for: Fans of romantic comedies with a twist.
Question: What qualities do you look for in a good friend?
Year: 2009 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


69. Rush Hour

A Hong Kong detective teams up with a wisecracking LAPD officer to rescue a kidnapped girl.
Best for: Fans of action-comedy and buddy cop films.
Question: What’s your favorite action-comedy pairing in movies?
Year: 1998 | Age Rating: PG-13 | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


70. The Wedding Crashers

Two friends crash weddings to meet women, but their latest scheme leads to unexpected romance and complications.
Best for: Fans of romantic comedies and buddy films.
Question: What do you think makes a wedding memorable?
Year: 2005 | Age Rating: R | IMDb Rating: 7.0 | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.


Conclusion

This extensive list of comedies brings laughter and joy to your movie nights. Whether you’re in the mood for sharp satire, outrageous antics, or heartwarming moments, these films have got you covered. So, gather your friends or enjoy a solo viewing, and dive into the world of hilarity!

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