Best Comedy Movies of 2018 By Tomatometer
Need a laugh? Then you were wise to visit Rotten Tomatoes, because we’re presenting our guide to the best comedies of 2018, ranked by Tomatometer! (We’re also including the worst comedies of 2018, so you know what to avoid, or if you’re in for a chuckle of a different variety.) We’ve included only movies that have at least 20 reviews, and that have comedy as their primary genre. That includes certain superhero fare (thanks for the levity Deadpool and Ant-Man!), though we avoided animation and most family movies (sorry, Paddington 2, this is one list you wont dominate). But if you were a comedy-drama, you pretty much made the list, even if the drama managed to take over in the end; you’ll see the likes of Eighth Grade and Blindspotting at the top. But don’t worry, there was plenty of space for everything in-between: the frat comedy (Blockers), rom-coms (Crazy Rich Asians), star vehicles (Tully), and even a touch of the political (Death of Stalin). —Alex Vo
#55
Adjusted Score: 52723%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: During a summer in Los Angeles, long-term couple Owen and Hallie may be breaking up. And just as their relationship...
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#54
Adjusted Score: 65353%
Critics Consensus: A cool scoop of cliché that doesn't completely melt under pressure, Summer of 03 goes down easy thanks to Becca Gleason's earnest direction.
Synopsis: In the midst of a family crises, a 16-year-old girl wades through the difficult waters of her love life....
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#53
Adjusted Score: 66003%
Critics Consensus: Dog Days is frivolous but frothy, sporting a forgettable cast of human characters but a lovable troupe of pooches that ought to delight viewers looking for a gentle affirmation of humanity's bond with their furry friends.
Synopsis: Elizabeth is a charming anchorwoman who seeks advice from her dog's therapist. Tara is a spunky barista who dreams of...
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#52
Adjusted Score: 66887%
Critics Consensus: Kyrie Irving's crossover to comedy is amiable enough to score with basketball fans, but Uncle Drew is held back by formulaic plotting and too much product placement.
Synopsis: After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax is...
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#51
Adjusted Score: 70355%
Critics Consensus: Ideal Home benefits from the chemistry between a well-chosen cast, whose work helps tip the scales against the script's inconsistent -- and occasionally retrograde -- humor.
Synopsis: Celebrity chef Erasmus and his partner, Paul, have a happy and rather self-indulgent life together. Their perfect existence is soon...
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#50
Adjusted Score: 66711%
Critics Consensus: The Boy Downstairs finds a few fresh moments in its familiar setup and benefits from Zosia Mamet's charismatic performance, both of which are enough to keep viewers interested.
Synopsis: Diana moves back to New York City after a few years abroad and finds the perfect Brooklyn apartment for a...
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#49
Adjusted Score: 67060%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: The bond between two brothers is challenged when they find they are in love with the same girl....
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#48
Adjusted Score: 68652%
Critics Consensus: Permission holds together in spite of its uneven narrative thanks to eminently watchable work from leads Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens.
Synopsis: Anna and Will were each other's first: first kiss, first love and first and only relationship. Now, 10 years in,...
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#47
Adjusted Score: 65827%
Critics Consensus: Lea Thompson proves as capable behind the camera as her daughters are before it in , though its charming sensibilities are at times overshadowed by an inconsistent script.
Synopsis: A chronicle of the romantic relationships of a recent college graduate....
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#46
Adjusted Score: 84536%
Critics Consensus: Vice takes scattershot aim at its targets, but writer-director Adam McKay hits some satisfying bullseyes -- and Christian Bale's transformation is a sight to behold.
Synopsis: Gov. George W. Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate...
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#45
Adjusted Score: 76887%
Critics Consensus: An entertaining PG detour for gore maestro Eli Roth, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a family-friendly blend of humor and horror with an infectious sense of fun.
Synopsis: Ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his oddball uncle in a creaky old house that contains a mysterious ticktock noise....
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#44
Adjusted Score: 74187%
Critics Consensus: Finding Your Feet wears its heart on its sleeve, elevating undemanding material with a feel-good romance and sweet performances from its over-qualified cast.
Synopsis: When "Lady" Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she...
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#43
Adjusted Score: 72945%
Critics Consensus: The beautifully filmed Damsel injects the western genre with a welcome dose of humor and some unexpected twists, although its stately pace may frustrate impatient viewers.
Synopsis: Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope. As his...
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#42
Adjusted Score: 74652%
Critics Consensus: Back to Burgundy finds its own subtle terroir in the well-trod ground of family drama -- and should prove particularly intoxicating viewing for oenophiles.
Synopsis: Siblings have to learn to trust each other again when their father falls ill....
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#41
Adjusted Score: 74181%
Critics Consensus: The Misandrists mounts a memorably gonzo assault on the patriarchy -- one whose wild ambition and outré aesthetic are often enough to cover for its uneven execution.
Synopsis: A member of a radical terrorist group known as the Female Liberation Army takes pity on an injured male leftist....
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#40
Adjusted Score: 75883%
Critics Consensus: As idiosyncratic as it is ambitious, Clara's Ghost can be as difficult to pin down as a spectral presence -- yet it also has a way of working itself under the skin.
Synopsis: Clara, fed up with the constant ribbing from her self-absorbed showbiz family, finds guidance from the supernatural force she believes...
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#39
Adjusted Score: 79650%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A lesbian couple's plan to solicit a friend to be their sperm donor brings surprising changes for all three of...
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#38
Adjusted Score: 74589%
Critics Consensus: The Long Dumb Road navigates the odd couple road trip comedy formula fairly smoothly, thanks mainly to the chemistry between Tony Revolori and Jason Mantzoukas.
Synopsis: Nat, an aspiring photographer, is heading toward a bright future in art school in Los Angeles and wants to find...
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#37
Adjusted Score: 93357%
Critics Consensus: Mid90s tells a clear-eyed yet nostalgic coming-of-age tale that might mark the start of an auspicious new career for debuting writer-director Jonah Hill.
Synopsis: In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new...
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#36
Adjusted Score: 97301%
Critics Consensus: Green Book takes audiences on an excessively smooth ride through bumpy subject matter, although Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen's performances add necessary depth.
Synopsis: Dr. Don Shirley is a world-class African-American pianist who's about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South...
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#35
Adjusted Score: 100182%
Critics Consensus: Mary Poppins Returns relies on the magic of its classic forebear to cast a familiar -- but still solidly effective -- family-friendly spell.
Synopsis: Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days...
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#34
Adjusted Score: 79947%
Critics Consensus: Grim and gripping in equal measure, Have a Nice Day is an animated drama that pulls no punches -- and leaves a satisfying mark.
Synopsis: A city in southern China and a bag containing stolen money draws several people from diverse backgrounds into a bloody...
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#33
Adjusted Score: 90606%
Critics Consensus: Old-fashioned charm meets sharp wit and modern social satire in The Party, a biting comedy carried by a shining performance from Patricia Clarkson.
Synopsis: A comedy of tragic proportions....
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#32
Adjusted Score: 95129%
Critics Consensus: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again doubles down on just about everything fans loved about the original -- and my my, how can fans resist it?
Synopsis: In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series...
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#31
Adjusted Score: 90125%
Critics Consensus: Instant Family may not quite capture the complexity of real-life adoption, but fittingly for the unconditional bond it honors, this flawed yet well-intentioned dramedy is ultimately worth the investment.
Synopsis: When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope...
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#30
Adjusted Score: 91003%
Critics Consensus: Juliet, Naked's somewhat familiar narrative arc is elevated by standout work from a charming cast led by a well-matched Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke.
Synopsis: Annie breaks up with her longtime boyfriend Duncan -- a teacher who's obsessed with former 1990s rocker Tucker Crowe. She...
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#29
Adjusted Score: 96302%
Critics Consensus: Blockers puts a gender-swapped spin on the teen sex comedy -- one elevated by strong performances, a smartly funny script, and a surprisingly enlightened perspective.
Synopsis: Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night....
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#28
Adjusted Score: 107418%
Critics Consensus: Though it threatens to buckle under the weight of its meta gags, Deadpool 2 is a gory, gleeful lampoon of the superhero genre buoyed by Ryan Reynolds' undeniable charm.
Synopsis: Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool meets Russell, an angry teenage mutant who lives at an orphanage. When Russell becomes the target of...
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#27
Adjusted Score: 86772%
Critics Consensus: Under the Tree leads viewers into decidedly bleak territory, but it's leavened by sly intelligence and a surprising sense of humor.
Synopsis: When Baldvin and Inga's next-door neighbors complain that a tree in the couple's backyard casts a shadow over their sun...
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#26
Adjusted Score: 99063%
Critics Consensus: With a talented cast turned loose on a loaded premise -- and a sharp script loaded with dark comedy and unexpected twists -- Game Night might be more fun than the real thing.
Synopsis: Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party...
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#25
Adjusted Score: 90121%
Critics Consensus: Elevated by a solid soundtrack and a terrific cast, Dumplin' offers sweetly uplifting drama that adds just enough new ingredients to a reliably comforting formula.
Synopsis: The plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen signs up for her mom's pageant as a protest that escalates...
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#24
Adjusted Score: 98181%
Critics Consensus: Twisty, twisted, and above all simply fun, A Simple Favor casts a stylish mommy noir spell strengthened by potent performances from Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.
Synopsis: Stephanie is a widowed, single mother who works as a vlogger in Connecticut. Her best friend, Emily, seems to have...
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#23
Adjusted Score: 102711%
Critics Consensus: Tully delves into the modern parenthood experience with an admirably deft blend of humor and raw honesty, brought to life by an outstanding performance by Charlize Theron.
Synopsis: A new comedy from Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air") and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody ("Juno")....
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#22
Adjusted Score: 88767%
Critics Consensus: Led by an outstanding central performance from Mary Elizabeth Winstead and brilliantly held together by writer-director Eva Vives, All About Nina is a delightfully raw dramedy.
Synopsis: Nina Geld's passion and talent have made her a rising star in the comedy scene, but she's an emotional mess...
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#21
Adjusted Score: 84118%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Elliot is a young and carefree New Yorker whose world gets turned upside down when he finds out that he...
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#20
Adjusted Score: 112195%
Critics Consensus: A lighter, brighter superhero movie powered by the effortless charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and The Wasp offers a much-needed MCU palate cleanser.
Synopsis: Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope...
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#19
Adjusted Score: 58842%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A Texas entrepreneur reinvents himself as a cowboy in China's tech industry....
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#18
Adjusted Score: 90179%
Critics Consensus: Bye Bye Germany offers thoroughly entertaining proof that there are still new stories to be found in the oft-examined rubble of World War II.
Synopsis: A Holocaust survivor who is trying make it to America is deprived of his savings and overtaken by his shady...
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#17
Adjusted Score: 90648%
Critics Consensus: The Breaker Upperers brings the laughs early and often, thanks to the dry wit -- and effervescent chemistry -- of writer-director-star duo Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami.
Synopsis: Two cynical women create an agency that helps break up couples in an attempt to avoid moving on with their...
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#16
Adjusted Score: 52980%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: John Zbikowski is a down-on-his-luck bookie who develops an unlikely friendship with Brian, his ex-girlfriend's 12-year-old son. When Zbikowski's clients...
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#15
Adjusted Score: 98826%
Critics Consensus: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun -- and belies a surprising level of intelligence.
Synopsis: It seems that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies -- all but the Teen...
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#14
Adjusted Score: 100474%
Critics Consensus: Thoroughly sweet, comfortably familiar, and elevated by the chemistry between Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons, Hearts Beat Loud offers feel-good father-daughter drama.
Synopsis: In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his...
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#13
Adjusted Score: 111948%
Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula.
Synopsis: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised...
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#12
Adjusted Score: 94882%
Critics Consensus: Heavy Trip's heartfelt humor and fully realized characters make this a journey well worth taking - and one of the best rock comedies in recent memory.
Synopsis: In this offbeat comedy from Finland, Turo is stuck in a small village where the best thing in his life...
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#11
Adjusted Score: 110241%
Critics Consensus: Fearlessly ambitious, scathingly funny, and thoroughly original, Sorry to Bother You loudly heralds the arrival of a fresh filmmaking talent in writer-director Boots Riley.
Synopsis: In an alternate reality of present-day Oakland, Calif., telemarketer Cassius Green finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers...
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#10
Adjusted Score: 117302%
Critics Consensus: The Favourite sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars.
Synopsis: In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving....
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#9
Adjusted Score: 105121%
Critics Consensus: Stan & Ollie pays tribute to a pair of beloved entertainers with an affectionate look behind the scenes -- and a moving look at the burdens and blessings of a creative bond.
Synopsis: Laurel and Hardy -- the world's greatest comedy team -- face an uncertain future as their golden era of Hollywood...
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#8
Adjusted Score: 103532%
Critics Consensus: As timely as it is overall impactful, Blindspotting blends buddy comedy with seething social commentary, and rises on the strength of Daveed Diggs' powerful performance.
Synopsis: Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning in his...
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#7
Adjusted Score: 121249%
Critics Consensus: BlacKkKlansman uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events -- and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way.
Synopsis: Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name...
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#6
Adjusted Score: 109028%
Critics Consensus: The Death of Stalin finds director/co-writer Arnando Iannucci in riotous form, bringing his scabrous political humor to bear on a chapter in history with painfully timely parallels.
Synopsis: When tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin dies in 1953, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become...
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#5
Adjusted Score: 115712%
Critics Consensus: Deftly directed and laced with dark wit, Can You Ever Forgive Me? proves a compelling showcase for deeply affecting work from Richard E. Grant and Melissa McCarthy.
Synopsis: Lee Israel is a frustrated, hard-drinking author who can barely afford to pay her rent or bills in 1990s New...
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#4
Adjusted Score: 116951%
Critics Consensus: Eighth Grade takes a look at its titular time period that offers a rare and resounding ring of truth while heralding breakthroughs for writer-director Bo Burnham and captivating star Elsie Fisher.
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of...
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#3
Adjusted Score: 101177%
Critics Consensus: Bathtubs Over Broadway pulls back the curtains on a delightfully entertaining -- and surprisingly affecting -- glimpse into a largely forgotten corner of pop culture.
Synopsis: Writer Steve Young tracks down rare musical show albums, unseen footage, composers and performers....
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#2
Adjusted Score: 100709%
Critics Consensus: Keep the Change puts a refreshingly inclusive perspective on the rom-com formula, further elevated by a talented cast and compassionate work from writer-director Rachel Israel.
Synopsis: When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he...
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#1
Adjusted Score: 100241%
Critics Consensus: Oh Lucy! roots its narrative quirks in universal themes and deep empathy for its characters, all brought to life by strong performances from a talented cast led by the thoroughly charming Shinobu Terajima.
Synopsis: A lonely woman in Tokyo discovers her alter ego when she takes an English class....
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