The 10 Most Underrated Comedy Movies of 2025, Ranked

2025 has, by all accounts, been an absolutely great year when it comes to comedy filmmaking, as there was an exceptional laugh-out-loud experience around every corner during the year. From the triumphant return of the spoof subgenre with the Naked Gun reboot to the various award-hopeful dramatic comedies like One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme, 2025 had no shortage of truly great comedic experiences. However, while 2025's best comedy films will continue to be praised well into the future, the same can't be said for the comedic hidden gems of the year.

With so many comedy films released in a given year, it's an inevitability that a select few are going to slip through the cracks and end up being widely underwatched by general audiences. It's a genuine shame, though, as these absolute gems of the comedy genre are chock-full of top-notch laughs and insightful filmmaking that make them deserving of recognition. One can only hope that, as time goes on, word of mouth can help these films achieve a notable legacy as the comedic powerhouses that they deserve to be known for.

10 'The Baltimorons'

Christmas rom-coms have become an inevitability for each holiday season, whether it be revisiting the all-time classics of the past or the wide array of cliche-fueled films released by the likes of Hallmark or Netflix. However, the grounded dark comedy approach of The Baltimorons makes it one of the most earnest Christmas rom-coms in years and a great pick for a rewatch every holiday season. A lot of the film's strength is tied to the unlikely chemistry and connection that sprouts between its leads.

The film sees newly sober former improv comic Cliff (Michael Strassner) having an unexpected dental emergency on Christmas Eve, rushing to the only available dentist in his area. He and this unassuming dentist (Liz Larsen) soon find themselves on an unlikely misadventure throughout the streets of Baltimore, growing more fond of one another as the night goes on. While the film is far from what people expect from a traditional holiday rom-com, it has an overwhelming sense of charm that makes it perfect for the holiday season.

9 'The Wedding Banquet'

An underrated American remake of an already underrated Ang Lee rom-com, The Wedding Banquet evolves the already ahead-of-its-time queer romance story into the modern age. The film follows Min (Han Gi-chan), who needs a green-card marriage so that he can stay in the U.S. despite his boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) being afraid of commitment. Min's proposal to get out of this situation is for him to marry their roommate Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange for her partner Lee's (Lily Gladstone) expensive IVF procedure. However, they still have to put on a facade and fake a wedding for the sake of Min's family.

While the baseline plot is similar enough to Ang Lee's original film, Andrew Ahn's take on The Wedding Banquet more distinctly tackles the difficulties and dynamics that queer couples face in a modern context. Especially with such a dedicated and talented cast, the film does a great job of distinguishing itself from the original film while also adhering to what made the original so great.

8 'Fackham Hall'

While The Naked Gun got the vast majority of the attention with the return of the goofy parody movie style of comedy, Fackham Hall did a similarly impactful job at bringing this previously ignored style of comedy into the modern era. The film acts as a direct parody of the type of high society dramas like Downton Abbey, only with an overwhelming amount of crass humor and a takedown of old English trends in high society.

Fackham Hall provides the exact style of uncompromising absurdity and nonsensical wordplay that has been sorely missing from spoof movies for years. It never feels like it's going too far with its raunchy comedy, finding the exact right balance between its approachable crass humor and genuine satire of high society culture. Especially considering how approachable and wild the film gets, it's an absolute shock that it hasn't gotten more attention.

7 'Sunlight'

A wild road trip comedy that doesn't shy away from some genuinely impactful emotional moments between its characters, Sunlight thrives thanks to its balance of absurdity and raw human emotion. The film follows the unexpected duo of Roy (Shenoah Allen), a suicidal radio show host, and Jane (Nina Conti), a woman who disappears into a monkey costume to escape from the stress and anxiety of her life. Together, they form an unlikely duo as they travel across the country with a plan to dig up Roy's father's grave to retrieve his expensive heirloom watch to pawn off for cash.

Sunlight fundamentally understands both the humor and dramatic potential of having one of its main characters spending the entire film in a comically absurd monkey mascot outfit. Conti's performance has a great deal of range and balance, dealing with her own insecurities through humor and absurdity as she hesitantly grows closer to Roy throughout the film. If the film had been seen by more people, it would easily be praised much more as a comedic highlight of the year.

6 'The Threesome'

Initially setting itself up to be a sensual erotic movie before unveiling its true colors as a modern rendition of a classic pregnancy story, The Threesome lives up to its title by having an exceptionally electrifying dynamic between its three core characters. The film sees Connor (Jonah Hauer-King) and his long-time crush, Olivia (Zoey Deutch), engaging in a sweet threesome experience with alluring stranger Jenny (Ruby Cruz). While the connection proves to be so great that Connor and Olivia begin to plan a life together, things take a turn when Jenny returns with the shocking reality of her pregnancy.

It's already difficult enough for a romantic comedy to find effective chemistry between its two leads, let alone accomplish the balancing act of a complete trio of characters. It speaks to the sheer likability and talent of these actors that they can come across as relatable and compelling amidst their wide array of disagreements and massive differences in character. It also features a great mixture of comedic wit and snappy dialogue to balance out the heavier moments in its plot.

5 'Oh, Hi!'

A hilariously unusual romantic comedy about the chaotic lengths that one will go to maintain what they believe to be a perfect match, Oh, Hi balances chaotic characters and outrageous premise to make for a darkly sweet fun time. The film sees young couple Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac (Logan Lerman) spending their first weekend away as a couple, having a seemingly perfect time falling more in love. However, when Isaac begins to show hesitancy in the future of their relationship, Iris begins to make drastic efforts to prove to him that they are meant to be together.

While many other romantic comedies are quick to delve into the comedic awkwardness leading up to its main characters getting together, Oh, Hi gets a lot of strength in having comedy from the sheer toxicity of its characters. As the manic execution of Iris' plan gets further and further out of hand, her chemistry and dynamic with Isaac grows that much more hilarious and unhinged as a result. Gordon also absolutely soars in the leading role, once again proving her brilliance as a rising comedy star of independent filmmaking.

4 'Splitsville'

A wildly fun and absurd exploration of polygamy, jealousy, and the strange line between friendship and relationships, Splitsville's overwhelming sense of chaos makes for an infectious flavor of comedy unlike anything else released in 2025. The film largely revolves around the toxic dynamic between four friends, with Carey (Kyle Marvin) rushing to the help of Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) after his wife Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce. After learning that the secret to Julie and Paul's happiness is an open marriage, Carey ends up crossing the line and throwing everything into further chaos.

Splitsville at times feels like an unpredictable rollercoaster of comedically charged comedy, going for a wide array of emotional extremes as each member of this quartet of relationship drama is wrapped through the wringer of confusion and jealousy. It's a hilariously self-aware rom-com tailor-made for the modern age of non-traditional romance, further amplified by some amazing comedic performances across the board and some great filmmaking chops.

3 'Twinless'

Twinless begins by presenting itself as a quirky, non-traditional LGBTQ+ rom-com that builds off of the themes of grief and connection in the process of loss, until it soon unveils itself to be a dark comedy satire for the ages with its story of toxic psychological deception. The film follows young men Rocky (Dylan O'Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney), who forge an unexpected friendship after meeting at a support group for people whose twins have died. However, with their friendship being built on a lie, it's only a matter of time before it all comes crashing down.

The inherent plot of Twinless may harken to other chaotic liar revealed films like Saltburn, it's the inherent humor and self-awareness baked into the experience that elevates Twinless into one of the year's best dramedies. So much of the brilliance and comedic strength of the film is tied to the exceptional layered performance by Sweeney, who finds an exceptional balance between kind-hearted friendship and psychotic desperation.

2 'Eephus'

While Eephus may have landed hard with many film critics, who touted it as one of the best comedy films of 2025, its very structure and execution means that it will never truly connect with wider audiences looking for a traditional comedy experience. The film follows a duo of New England rec-league baseball teams who are facing off against each other for the last time, with an imminent construction project set to tear down their beloved baseball field. Their final game proves to be one of tensions, laughs, and reminiscing as they see this game as a true end to an era.

Eephus is pretty clear about what its goals and approach to comedy are, as they reflect that of the slow baseball pitch style that the film is named after. The film is much less about any true story and development and more of a look into the dynamics and grounded characters living out their passion, with all the awkward moments and inevitable hurdles included. It pulls off a slow style of humor that may not land with everyone, but for those who connect to its wavelength of comedic realism and melancholic bonding, it's certain to be an absolute home run.

1 'Evil Puddle'

As filmmaking as a whole continues to be a widely commercialized form of art that to some is as much about profit margins and box office earnings than the films themselves, it makes the films that are overflowing with passion and joy at every angle that much more enthralling to watch. Motern Media's Evil Puddle is one such gloriously entertaining comedy film, acting as an absolute love letter to B-movies and the very art of filmmaking as a whole.

It's clear while watching the film that every single person involved is having a blast putting this film together, with the film itself inviting the audience along into its wild ride of nonsensical shenanigans. From goofy line readings and performances to wildly entertaining plot threads, Evil Puddle weaves together intentional campiness and an amateur love for the craft that it's impossible not to fall in love with it. Nearly all of Modern Media's filmmaking catalog fall into this category of endlessly charming while painfully underrated, yet Evil Puddle stands as their best work yet and one of the best comedy experiences of 2025.