When it comes to comedy, the Prime Video catalog is not the most extensive. In fact, no streaming service stands out in this genre. But, if you dig well, you can find good options for a laugh on any weekend.
Perhaps the biggest lack on the Amazon platform is in the area of classic comedies. Still, Prime recently included films from the franchise in its selection Pink Panther. If you enjoy Peter Sellers' Inspector Clouseau, David Niven's con artist charm and Henry Mancini's exquisite score, that's good news.
Those who prefer to laugh at new things can take advantage of the subscription to see Aorbig winner of the last Oscar. Sean Baker's film goes far beyond comedy, with its fairytale premise and some “punch in the gut” passages, such as the final scene. But it's undeniable that there's a lot to laugh about in the script, especially when the Russian and Armenian henchmen come into action and the story takes on a Tarantiesque feel. By the way, Once Upon a Time...In Hollywoodfilm by Quentin Tarantino where Mikey Madison appeared and caught the attention of Sean Baker to star Aor It is also streaming on Amazon.
Below, in chronological order, five very different comedies that are on Prime – and that can be removed from the catalog at any time, as is customary in streaming.
This lighthearted comedy written and directed by Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters, Time Spell) was a storm in theaters, even yielding a sequel three years later. Robert De Niro, who plays a mobster in crisis, had never debuted with such a high box office and increased his presence in comedic films after this one. He plays opposite Billy Crystal, who plays the therapist called to calm the panic attacks of the feared criminal. The two lead the story with the help of Lisa Kudrow, Phoebe, from the series Friendsas the analyst's girlfriend. A luxurious appearance by singer Tony Bennett (1926-2023) amplifies the film's appeal, especially for those who like to see people with Italian ancestry doing “Italian things” on screen.
The first feature film featuring characters created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker was even nominated for an Oscar in 2000 in the Original Song category. Too bad the hilarious Blame Canada lost to sugar You’ll Be in my Heartwhich Phil Collins did for Tarzan. Even so, the animation went down in history as one of the most foul-mouthed and provocative of all time. Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny try to prevent a war between the United States and Canada and the execution of their favorite characters, farts Terrance and Phillip. If they are unsuccessful, Saddam Hussein and Satan will emerge from hell to dominate the planet. Bill Gates and Mahatma Gandhi are some of the bigwigs mercilessly mocked by the cartoon, which is obviously not recommended for minors or for those who have problems with swearing and obscenity.
Sofia Coppola's second work is not left out of lists of the best films of this century and the reason is obvious. This is a modern classic. Encounters and Mismatches is about the rapprochement between a young philosophy student played by Scarlett Johansson and a veteran actor played with great grace by Bill Murray, who is the star of whiskey commercials in Japan. While the affinities between the bored loners emerge, the viewer is treated to several jokes involving Japanese people – from the exaggerated cordiality to the short stature, including the love for karaoke and the difficulty of pronounce certain words in the English language. A film that is extremely “cancellable” in 2025, which is why it is even more enjoyable to watch.
This is one of those examples of a title in Portuguese that completely ruins the original meaning. Woody Allen named the film with the expression “whatever works”, which would be something along the lines of “however works best” or “whatever works for you”. But the donkeys here and in Portugal transformed the legendary filmmaker's only meeting with the no less mythical Larry David (from the series Hold the Wavegood translation for Curb Your Enthusiasm) em Everything Can Work Out. OK, whatever works... In the story, a grumpy man named Boris, previously a physics genius and now an unambitious chess teacher for children, has his life shaken up by a young country girl who runs away to Manhattan. When her parents discover her whereabouts, their lives are also affected – and it's affected at that! – for the modernity of New York. Donald Trump, who had already made a cameo in Celebrities (1998), becomes a joke again in a Woody Allen film, but in the wax museum statue version.
The teen comedy directed by Gene Stupnitsky is all about Jennifer Lawrence. She plays Maddie, a thirty-something bartender and uber driver full of debt who accepts an unusual job: dating a shy boy who is about to go to college. The mission hired by the boy's parents results in life lessons and even the birth of a real feeling between the “couple”. But, until that happens, those who watch it are rewarded with many funny scenes, with the renowned actress even facing a frontal nude to make fun. The best moment comes when Jennifer's character enters a high school party. The younger generation only cares about TikTok and reporting bullying on social media instead of really enjoying the party. Maddie ends up offending some brats with a joke that “in her day” no one would find homophobic. But dealing with young people has those things these days.
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