A Glean movie guide
Ultimate Comedy Movie Night
No duds, just laughs.
Crowd-pleasing favorites and modern classics guaranteed to keep the room laughing.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Superbad
A high-energy coming-of-age riot fueled by awkward social mishaps and undeniable friendship.
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
- 02
The Hangover
A fast-paced mystery that turns a chaotic bachelor party into an iconic comedy of errors.
When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.
- 03
Game Night
A clever, twist-filled comedy that perfectly captures the chaotic energy of a group night out.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 04
Bridesmaids
A brilliant ensemble piece that balances relatable character drama with unforgettable physical comedy.
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
- 05
Step Brothers
An absurdist masterpiece of arrested development that thrives on pure, chaotic sibling rivalry.
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.
- 06
21 Jump Street
A sharp, self-aware action-comedy that revitalizes the buddy-cop genre with incredible lead chemistry.
When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
- 07
Mean Girls
A razor-sharp satire of high school social hierarchies that remains one of the most quotable films ever made.
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
- 08
Airplane!
A legendary parody packed with so many rapid-fire visual and verbal gags you'll need a second viewing.
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
- 09
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
A surreal and endlessly quotable send-up of 1970s news culture led by an iconic comedic performance.
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
- 10
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
A quintessential underdog story that delivers consistent laughs through eccentric characters and slapstick action.
When megalomaniacal White Goodman, the owner of a trendy, high-end fitness center, makes a move to take over the struggling local gym run by happy-go-lucky Pete La Fleur, there's only one way for La Fleur to fight back: dodgeball. Aided by a dodgeball guru and Goodman's attorney, La Fleur and his rag-tag team of underdogs launch a knock-down, drag-out battle in which the winner takes all.
- 11
Hot Fuzz
A meticulously crafted action-comedy that parodies genre tropes with incredible wit and visual flair.
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
- 12
Palm Springs
A refreshing and hilarious high-concept spin on the time-loop trope with a sharp, modern edge.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.