This October, while Hulu introduced a variety of comedy films, the selection fell short in quality.
When the Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the comedic films are more terrifying than anything featured in Hulu’s Halloween offerings, it’s time to seek out laughter elsewhere.
This month, we recommend the comedy/drama The Darjeeling Limited and Bedazzled to help you navigate this dry spell in comedy entertainment.
These films are highlighted among the Watch With Us team’s top comedy picks on Hulu at this moment.
Looking for additional suggestions? Check out the Best New Movies Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and More, along with the Top Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now and the Best Rom-Coms on Netflix Right Now.
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Elizabeth Hurley portrays a captivating version of the Devil in Bedazzled, targeting Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) not for his appearance but for his soul. To tempt him, she knows just how to dangle the prospect of winning the heart of his coworker, Alison Gardner (Frances O’Connor).
Elliot is granted seven wishes to achieve his ideal life with Alison, but the Devil always interjects her own darkly humorous touch with each wish. Time is running out for Elliot as he risks spending eternity in Hell if he cannot escape his pact.
Bedazzled is available for streaming on Hulu.
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By virtue of being a Wes Anderson feature, The Darjeeling Limited balances quirky humor with poignant drama. Owen Wilson stars as Francis Whitman, the eldest brother to Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman).
A year after their father’s passing, Francis invites his brothers to India for what is supposed to be a spiritual journey. However, the real motive behind the trip is far more personal, and may lead to tearing the siblings apart.
The Darjeeling Limited is available for streaming on Hulu.
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It’s remarkable how There’s Something About Mary managed to push boundaries in 1998 and continues to be provocative in 2025. Cameron Diaz stars as Mary Jensen, who unwittingly captures the hearts of every man around her. Ted Stroehmann (Ben Stiller) has adored her since high school and finally searches for her after 13 years.
Unfortunately for Ted, private investigator Pat Healy (Matt Dillon) also falls for Mary and starts a relationship with her. As Ted and Pat both pursue Mary, their rivalry escalates, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous incidents.
There’s Something About Mary is available for streaming on Hulu.
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When directors Joel and Ethan Coen are at their best, they craft unforgettable films. O Brother, Where Art Thou? is their unique reimagining of The Odyssey, set in the American South in 1937. George Clooney stars as Ulysses Everett McGill, a convict who persuades fellow inmates Pete Hogwallop (John Turturro) and Delmar O’Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson) to escape with him in search of buried treasure.
However, Ulysses’s real prize is his estranged wife, Penny Wharvey-McGill (Holly Hunter), and he must win her back before she commits to another man. Ulysses, Pete, and Delmar’s musical talents serve them well in their comical escapades.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is available for streaming on Hulu.
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In Date Night, television stars Steve Carell and Tina Fey share the screen as a couple whose marriage needs some excitement. They take a spontaneous dive into adventure when they impersonate another couple to secure a table at a jam-packed restaurant.
Unbeknownst to them, this impersonation convinces some dangerous individuals that they’re not who they claim to be. If the Fosters can’t unravel this comedic night of mistaken identities, they might just be unable to make it home.
Date Night is available for streaming on Hulu.
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Have you ever wondered why The Proposal was the singular Ryan Reynolds rom-com honored in Deadpool & Wolverine? One reason is that it’s a Disney production, and another is the fantastic duo of Reynolds and the rom-com queen Sandra Bullock.
Bullock is Margaret Tate, a domineering Canadian publisher who, facing deportation from the United States due to a visa issue, convinces her assistant, Andrew Paxton (Reynolds), to stage a faux engagement so she can obtain a quick green card. However, as they prepare for their pretend wedding, real feelings begin to develop between Margaret and Andrew.
The Proposal is available for streaming on Hulu.
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Idiocracy features Luke Wilson as the most intelligent person on the planet—by sheer chance. Director and co-writer Mike Judge offers a satirical glimpse that grows more ominous each year. In 2005, average Joe Bauers (Wilson) and a prostitute named Rita (Maya Rudolph) volunteer for a hibernation experiment that spectacularly fails. They wake up 500 years in a future where intelligence is in peril.
Though Joe’s intellect is merely average by today’s standards, it surpasses everyone else in his future. Even President Camacho (Terry Crews) can’t measure up to Joe’s intellect, and now Joe is tasked with resolving humanity’s crises in just a week—with the fate of his life at stake if he fails.
Idiocracy is available for streaming on Hulu.
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Jennifer Lawrence dives into R-rated comedy with No Hard Feelings, a genre that suits her well. She plays Maddie Barker, a woman in her 30s hired to date Percy Becker (Andrew Barth Feldman), the son of Laird (Matthew Broderick) and Allison Becker (Laura Benanti).
Percy is unaware of the setup, as his parents arranged this to help him build the confidence he desperately needs. Maddie, however, struggles to charm Percy, who has no experience with women at all, and she’s left with a lot of work to do to win him over to save her home and vehicle from being repossessed.
No Hard Feelings is available for streaming on Hulu.
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Bullet Train successfully blends action and comedy, featuring Brad Pitt as an assassin named Ladybug, who finds himself reassessing his choices in life. His mission in Japan was supposed to be straightforward: get on a bullet train and disembark with a suitcase full of cash.
However, each cabin of the train harbors other assassins with their own motives, some of whom want Ladybug dead. With a shrouded woman orchestrating events, trouble is on the horizon for all involved.
Bullet Train is available for streaming on Hulu.
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Wes Anderson’s second feature film, Rushmore, is cherished for Jason Schwartzman‘s quirky portrayal alongside a striking performance by Bill Murray. Schwartzman plays Max Fischer, a Rushmore Academy pupil who excels at extracurricular activities but struggles academically. Herman Blume (Murray), father to two of Max’s classmates, forms a unique bond with him, but complications arise as they both vie for the affection of a teacher, Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams).
Max’s jealousy and rivalry spark a series of events leading him to resort to outrageous plans against Herman.
Rushmore is available for streaming on Hulu.
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