"Little Brother" puts a fresh spin on the classic odd-couple comedy, with Eric André's signature brand of cringe humor paring hilariously with John Cena's buttoned-up straight man schtick. It wasted no time jumping to the No. 1 spot in Netflix's top 10 after landing on the platform on Friday (June 26), and stayed there all weekend.
It's clear Netflix subscribers needed a good laugh, and if you're looking to keep the good vibes going, there are plenty of movies that deliver a similar mix of mayhem and colorful characters you can't help but root for. From unscripted chaos to searing satire, we've rounded up the best comedies to watch after "Little Brother" if you're looking to start off your week with some much-needed levity. These movies offer the same kind of heart and hilarity that made "Little Brother" such a hit.
For even more recommendations on what to watch, check out our round-up of everything new on Netflix this month.
'Bad Trip' (2021)
For more of Eric Andre's shenanigans, check out his outrageous hidden-camera comedy "Bad Trip" that mixes a road-trip story with elaborate pranks played on unsuspecting strangers. It's like a cross between "Borat," "Impractical Jokers," and "Bad Grandpa," where the scripted plot serves as a vehicle for increasingly absurd real-world reactions. It's good, stupid fun that'll catch you off guard more often than not.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring André, Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish, the 84-minute comedy is packed with over-the-top gags and gloriously awkward moments while still giving its stars space to show off their side-slitting chops. If you're in the mood for something unapologetically silly that's designed to make you laugh from start to finish, "Bad Trip" more than gets the job done.
Watch "Bad Trip" on Netflix now
'One of Them Days' (2025)
Keke Palmer and SZA's buddy comedy "One of Them Days" is one of those movies I return to whenever I need a good laugh (one joke about a tumble-weave never fails to make me lose it). Directed by Lawrence Lamont, it follows two broke besties, Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA), in desperate need of cash after Alyssa's boyfriend Keshawn (Joshua Neal) runs off with their rent money.
With just hours to come up with $1,500 before their landlord kicks them out, the two scramble to scrounge up the cash by any means necessary — and piss off a major gang banger in the process. And though it has plenty of laughs, beneath the chaos and a great cameo by Katt Williams is a genuinely sweet story about showing up for who matters most to you. Palmer and SZA are hilarious together, and if you’re into comedies with a lot of heart, this one’s definitely worth watching.
Watch "One of Them Days" on Netflix now
'Triangle of Sadness' (2022)
For more "eat the rich" vibes, look no further than director Ruben Östlund's 2022 Palme d'Or winner, "Triangle of Sadness," a razor-sharp satire that takes place in one place the mega-rich feel untouchable: a luxury yacht. The story follows model Carl (Harris Dickinson) and influencer Yaya (Charlbi Dean Kriek), a young couple whose already strained relationship is pushed to its limits onboard an extravagant cruise that goes sideways.
Not only is The Captain (Woody Harrelson) a drunk who can't be bothered to uphold his duties, but a series of increasingly disastrous events exposes just how fragile the social order really is. Mixing barbed social satire with lowbrow humor, "Triangle of Sadness" isn't afraid of taking itself too seriously, embracing chaos at every turn.
Watch "Triangle of Sadness" on Netflix now
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