In the age of superhero blockbusters and a flailing movie theater industry, it’s easy for comedies to fall through the cracks without being seen by a wide audience.
But fear not! Watch With Us is here to shine a spotlight on those underrated comedy films. We selected three recent comedies that provide a lot of laughs — and maybe a life lesson or two.
Check out three of our favorite underrated funny flicks and learn where you can stream them below.
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‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ (2019)
Jillian Bell (Workaholics) stars in this inspirational comedy about a young woman whose life revolves around partying and being the “funny fat friend” to her roommate Gretchen (Alice Lee). When an attempt to get an Adderall prescription from her doctor leads her to realize she has to lose weight, she reluctantly begins running to avoid paying for a gym membership. But as she joins a running club and connects with new friends Catherine (Michaela Watkins) and Seth (Micah Stock), she begins to gain control and agency over her life.
Loosely based on a true story, Brittany Runs a Marathon is a sweet and intelligent comedy that’s anchored by Bell’s stellar performance. It takes a hard look at the way that society demonizes overweight people and the quagmires of self-love and self-care. It has a great supporting cast, which also includes Utkarsh Ambudkar (Pitch Perfect) and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out).
Watch Brittany Runs a Marathon on Amazon Prime Video.
‘The Lost City’ (2022)
Where is the secret treasure known as the Crown of Fire? That’s what Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe want to know in this charming rom-com that was a minor hit three years ago.
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Loretta Sage (Bullock), an archaeologist-turned-novelist who is grieving the recent death of her husband, uses real history as the inspiration for her lusty romance novels. Unfortunately for Loretta, a psychotic billionaire (a hilariously evil Radcliffe) becomes convinced that her expertise is key to finding the Crown of Fire, so he kidnaps her. The Fabio-esque cover model for Loretta’s books, Alan (Tatum), takes it upon himself to rescue her.
But despite his rippling muscles, Alan is a far cry from Indiana Jones. (In one hilarious scene, Loretta has to pick leeches off of a horrified Alan.) As Loretta and Alan bumble through the jungle together, they each take turns being the damsel in distress, but through saving one another, they end up regaining confidence in themselves.
Watch The Lost City on Paramount+.
‘Fire Island’ (2022)
The Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen film version of Pride and Prejudice just celebrated its 20th anniversary, drawing thousands to special screenings. If you were part of that audience and are eager for more Darcy/Elizabeth-inspired action, check out this modern-day retelling of the Austen classic.
In Fire Island, a group of long-time friends (all gay men) head to the titular vacation spot for a week of partying. Noah (Joel Kim Booster, who also wrote the film) is determined to help his shy best friend, Howie (Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live), find love — or at least a hook-up — during the trip. But when Howie hits it off with the adorable doctor Charlie (James Scully) at a party, Charlie’s friend Will (Conrad Ricamora) seems determined to keep them apart.
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Like any good Pride and Prejudice adaptation, Fire Island is a story about how first impressions can be entirely incorrect. Booster and Ricamora have adorably awkward chemistry together as their mutual hatred turns to mutual affection. Margaret Cho is delightful in the interfering “Mrs. Bennett” role, and a scene in which Matt Rogers (Yang’s Las Culturistas co-host) and Tomás Matos act out a scene from My Cousin Vinny is comedy gold.
Watch Fire Island on Hulu.
