Looking for the perfect comedy to start 2025? Here are five excellent options available on major streaming platforms, ranging from action-packed laughs to romantic classics.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Hulu) This Coen brothers masterpiece reimagines Homer's Odyssey during the Great Depression. George Clooney stars as Ulysses Everett McGill, leading escaped prisoners on a treasure hunt filled with memorable folk music, colorful characters, and clever humor. The film perfectly blends comedy with adventure while featuring an outstanding soundtrack.

Notting Hill (Peacock) This beloved romantic comedy pairs Hugh Grant as a humble bookshop owner with Julia Roberts as a world-famous actress. Their unlikely romance faces the challenges of fame, media attention, and different worlds colliding. The film's charm lies in its perfect balance of humor and heart, supported by fantastic chemistry between its leads.

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (Prime Video) This clever horror-comedy follows two well-meaning hillbillies (Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk) whose attempts to help college students are hilariously misinterpreted as menacing. The film brilliantly subverts horror movie tropes while delivering genuine laughs and surprisingly heartfelt moments.

Rush Hour (Netflix) Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan create magic in this action-comedy about an LAPD detective and a Hong Kong inspector forced to work together. Their mismatched partnership, investigating a kidnapping case, delivers perfect comedic timing alongside impressive action sequences.

The Addams Family (Paramount+) This 1991 adaptation stands as the definitive version of Charles Addams' macabre family. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston shine as Gomez and Morticia, while Christina Ricci delivers a breakout performance as Wednesday. The plot follows an impostor claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester, leading to delightfully dark comedy and unexpected family bonds.

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