7 Netflix Comedy Movies Worth Watching

François Duhamel/Netflix Eddie Murphy in "Dolemite Is My Name" on Netflix. Setting: Iceland and Scotland Notable cast: Pierce Brosnan, Will Ferrell, Demi Lovato, Rachel McAdams and Dan Stevens Debut date: June 26, 2020 Runtime: 2 hours, 3 minutes Premise: David Wain directed this biopic about Douglas Kenney, the co-founder of National Lampoon and creator of movies such as “Animal House” and “Caddyshack.” The movie’s story follows Kenney and his best friend, Henry Beard, as they grow up from Harvard students to adults. The two are responsible for discovering stars such as Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Gilda Radner, who all went on to be the early cast members of “Saturday Night Live.” Setting: 1960s to 1980s United States, including the cities of Boston and New York Notable cast: Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Joel McHale, Martin Mull and Emmy Rossum Debut date: Jan. 26, 2018 Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes Premise: This biopic focuses on Rudy Ray Moore, an entertainer who can’t catch a break. Setting: 1970s Los Angeles Notable cast: Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps, Keegan-Michael Key, Eddie Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Craig Robinson and Wesley Snipes Debut date: Oct. 25, 2019 Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes Premise: Noah Baumbach wrote and directed this movie about a dysfunctional family who comes together when the overbearing patriarch gets sick. Setting: New York City and surrounding area Notable cast: Dustin Hoffman, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Emma Thompson Debut date: Oct. 13, 2017 Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes Premise: Amy Poehler directed this friendship-centric movie about friends who reconvene after many years to celebrate a 50th birthday.