Need a good laugh? Netflix Australia is home to some terrific comedies, with a number of hilarious movies ready to stream in an instant. Some are light-hearted, while others are pitch black. With that in mind, there's a comedy for everyone below.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
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Fans of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt rejoice! The impossibly sunny character and her friends Titus, Jacqueline and Lilian are back in Netflix's new interactive special, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend! Like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch before it, the new special allows the viewer to make decisions throughout the story which could lead the character to unexpected places. Admittedly, many of the choices in Kimmy vs. the Reverend are of the pass/fail variety, meaning your story probably won't chase drastically no matter what you choose. That said, the choices do open up a large number of hilarious jokes, so it's worth trying out choices that you know will fail just for the heck out it (you'll even get some secret jokes by choosing every option). Thankfully, regardless of what you choose, you'll always have a 'do-over', meaning you won't cut the story short by making the wrong choice. Oh, and make sure you click on 'skip intro' to get an additional treat.
IMDB Rating: 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Bummed about Eurovision's cancellation this year due to Covid-19? You're in luck, because Netflix's new Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams-starring comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is here to fill the void! Not the satire that many think it is, the film is glorious and sincere love letter to the world's biggest music competition. The film follows the Icelandic pub band Fire Saga which, due to unforeseen circumstances, becomes the country's only eligible submission into the Eurovision Song Contest. With a number of fantastic original songs, and cameos-galore from Eurovision's biggest stars, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga might be the most purely enjoyable crowd-pleaser that Netflix has delivered to date.
IMDB Rating: 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
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Dolemite Is My Name
For years, aspiring entertainer Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) struggled to break into show business, mostly due to the fact that he wasn't particularly good at anything. Taking inspiration from a local homeless person's hilariously filthy rhymes, Rudy takes on the persona of a foul-mouthed pimp named Dolemite, immediately becoming an underground sensation across black America. Of course, it's not enough to break into the Billboard charts with his raunchy comedy albums – Rudy's got bigger dreams, such as starring in his very own Dolemite movie! Now, Rudy and his crew gang – portrayed in the film by the likes of Keegan-Michael Key, Wesley Snipes, Omar Epps, Craig Robinson and more – set out to make a film for the people, one which has pimps, drug pushers, blood, boobs and an all-girl karate army! Based on a true story, Dolemite is My Name is a true underdog story about making your own dreams into a reality, even if you don't have any real talent to speak of! If you love movies like Ed Wood, you'll love Dolemite Is My Name.
IMDB Rating: 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
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Always Be My Maybe
With the success of Crazy Rich Asians finally proving that there's indeed an audience hungry for mainstream films made from an Asian perspective, Netflix's film Always Be My Maybe has arrived at the perfect time to reinforce that truth. The film's story is universal: after growing apart years ago, two childhood friends end up back in each other's lives only to fall in love all over again. It helps that those two friends are played by none other than the hilarious comedian Ali Wong (from Netflix's standup special, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra) and the extremely charming Randall Park (Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Interview). With an amazing guest appearance from man-of-the-moment Keanu Reeves, Always Be My Maybe is one of the most enjoyable romantic comedies that Netflix has delivered to date.
IMDB Rating: 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
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Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Following an interview incident that leaves guest Matthew McConaughey dead, Between Two Ferns host Zach Galifianakis is sent on a quest by his boss Will Ferrell to film a whole season's worth of interviews in a single week in order to redeem himself. To do this, Zach and his crew head out on an epic road trip to interview the likes of Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Benedict Cumberbatch and more. Featuring hilariously offbeat humour and deliciously awkward interviews, Between Two Ferns is underscored by a surprisingly sweet story about friendship and loyalty. It also saves its funniest moments for the closing credits, where a number of outtakes give us a peek behind the process of filming these interview segments. Spolier alert: Zach and his guests find it very difficult to keep a straight face.
IMDB Rating: 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
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Coming to America
Perhaps the most charming and endlessly entertaining comedy of Eddie Murphy's career, Coming to America takes the standard 'fish out of water' concept and weaves pure magic with it. Unhappy with the arranged marriage set up by royal parents, Prince Akeem of the wealthy (and fictitious) African nation of Zamunda sets off for America in search of love with help from his squire, Semmi (Arsenio Hall). Before long, Akeem falls for the smart and independent Lisa (Shari Headley), heir to the McDowell's fast food restaurant empire. Insistent that he win her affections with his personality and not his wealth, Akeem and Semmi pretend to be poor and acquire jobs at McDowell's. Now, the pair must contend with Lisa's over-protective father (John Amos) and her jerk boyfriend (Eriq La Salle). Full of heart and bloody hilarious, Coming to America is a comedy classic.
