Dark Comedy Movies

Dark Comedy Movies on 123movies laugh in the face of the bleak — sharp, messed-up, and way too real to be “just jokes.” Best Dark Comedy Movies in this set twist everyday pain into punchlines and find laughs in places that probably need a warning label. These films are clever, unfiltered, and totally unafraid to cross a line or ten. Hit play and let the chaos cackle — only on 123movies.

Terrifier 3 Terrifier 3 6.3 2h 5min
Terrifier 3
IMDb: 6.3
2h 5min

Five years have passed since Sienna and Jonathan endured the horrific Halloween massacre orchestrated by Art the Clown, and they are still trying to piece their lives back together. As…

The Substance The Substance 7.2 2h 21min
The Substance
IMDb: 7.2
2h 21min

A once-famous star chooses to take an illicit drug from the underground market, which is a cell-replicating compound that briefly transforms her into a more youthful and improved version of…

Jackpot! Jackpot! 5.8 1h 46min
Jackpot!
IMDb: 5.8
1h 46min

In a not-so-distant future, a “Grand Lottery” has been introduced with a deadly twist: to lawfully obtain the winner’s multi-billion dollar prize, they must be eliminated before sunset. When Katie…

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 6.6 1h 45min
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
IMDb: 6.6
1h 45min

Following a family tragedy, the Deetz family, spanning three generations, makes their way back to their home in Winter River. Lydia, still troubled by Beetlejuice, finds her world thrown into…

Kinds of Kindness Kinds of Kindness 6.5 2h 44min
Kinds of Kindness
IMDb: 6.5
2h 44min

This triptych tale explores three interconnected stories: a man struggling to gain autonomy over his life, a police officer disturbed by the return of his wife who vanished at sea…

Deadpool & Wolverine Deadpool & Wolverine 7.6 2h 8min
Sting Sting 5.7 1h 31min
Sting
IMDb: 5.7
1h 31min

After secretly nurturing an exceptionally gifted spider, 12-year-old Charlotte is forced to confront the reality of her unusual pet and battle to protect her family’s safety.

Abigail Abigail 6.5 1h 49min
Abigail
IMDb: 6.5
1h 49min

In this gripping tale, a band of aspiring criminals abducts the 12-year-old daughter of a formidable crime lord, who happens to be a ballerina. Their plan is simple: keep an…

It’s What’s Inside It’s What’s Inside 6.6 1h 43min
It’s What’s Inside
IMDb: 6.6
1h 43min

A group of college friends gathers for a pre-wedding celebration, but their joyful reunion quickly turns into a psychological horror when an unexpected visitor shows up carrying an enigmatic suitcase.

Poor Things Poor Things 7.8 2h 21min
Poor Things
IMDb: 7.8
2h 21min

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

The Banshees of Inisherin The Banshees of Inisherin 7.7 1h 54min
The Banshees of Inisherin
IMDb: 7.7
1h 54min

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

The Menu The Menu 7.2 1h 47min
The Menu
IMDb: 7.2
1h 47min

A couple travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

Everything Everywhere All at Once Everything Everywhere All at Once 7.8 2h 19min
Everything Everywhere All at Once
IMDb: 7.8
2h 19min

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bewildering dangers from the multiverse, as the fate of everything hangs in the balance.

Don’t Look Up Don’t Look Up 7.2 2h 18min
Don’t Look Up
IMDb: 7.2
2h 18min

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) 6.1 1h 49min
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
IMDb: 6.1
1h 49min

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.

Jojo Rabbit Jojo Rabbit 7.9 1h 48min
Jojo Rabbit
IMDb: 7.9
1h 48min

Jojo Rabbit is about a young boy living during World War II. His only escapism is through his imaginary friend, an ethnically inaccurate version of Adolf Hitler, who pushes the young boy’s naive patriotic beliefs. However, this all changes when a young girl challenges those views and causes Jojo to face his own issues.

The Favourite The Favourite 7.5 1h 59min
The Favourite
IMDb: 7.5
1h 59min

Set in the early 18th century, this film explores the volatile dynamics within the court of Queen Anne of England. The story revolves around the intense rivalry between two cousins,…

Deadpool 2 Deadpool 2 7.6 1h 59min
Deadpool 2
IMDb: 7.6
1h 59min

In this action-packed sequel directed by David Leitch, the wisecracking anti-hero Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, embarks on a mission to protect a young mutant from the time-traveling soldier…

Game Night Game Night 6.9 1h 40min
Game Night
IMDb: 6.9
1h 40min

A group of friends regularly gathers for game nights, but their usual routine takes an unexpected turn when one of their gatherings becomes a real-life mystery. The ensemble cast, including…

I, Tonya I, Tonya 7.5 1h 59min
I, Tonya
IMDb: 7.5
1h 59min

This biographical film, directed by Craig Gillespie, delves into the tumultuous life of figure skater Tonya Harding, exploring her rise in the competitive skating world and the infamous scandal that…

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 8.1 1h 55min
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
IMDb: 8.1
1h 55min

After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated.

War Dogs War Dogs 7.1 1h 54min
War Dogs
IMDb: 7.1
1h 54min

Directed by Todd Phillips, this film is a dark comedy-drama that follows the true story of two young men, played by Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, who exploit a little-known…

Deadpool Deadpool 8.0 1h 48min
Deadpool
IMDb: 8
1h 48min

In this 2016 film directed by Tim Miller, audiences are introduced to Wade Wilson, a former special forces operative turned mercenary, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds. After undergoing an experimental procedure…

The Big Short The Big Short 7.8 2h 10min
The Big Short
IMDb: 7.8
2h 10min

This 2015 film, directed by Adam McKay, delves into the intricate and often bewildering world of finance, focusing on the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. It follows…

The Interview The Interview 6.5 1h 52min
The Interview
IMDb: 6.5
1h 52min

In this 2014 comedy directed by Evan Goldberg, the plot centers around a popular talk show host and his producer, played by James Franco and Seth Rogen, who land an…

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance 7.7 1h 59min
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance
IMDb: 7.7
1h 59min

In this critically acclaimed film, Michael Keaton stars as a washed-up actor, once famous for his role as a superhero, who struggles to mount a Broadway play in a bid…

The Wolf Of Wall Street The Wolf Of Wall Street 8.2 3min
The Wolf Of Wall Street
IMDb: 8.2
3min

Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film chronicles the rise and fall of a stockbroker, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who engages in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street. The narrative…

The World’s End The World’s End 6.9 1h 49min
The World’s End
IMDb: 6.9
1h 49min

In this 2013 film, a group of childhood friends reunites to complete an epic pub crawl in their hometown, only to discover that the town has undergone a mysterious and…

This Is the End This Is the End 6.6 1h 47min
This Is the End
IMDb: 6.6
1h 47min

In this 2013 comedy directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, a group of Hollywood celebrities, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson,…

The Hangover Part III The Hangover Part III 5.8 1h 40min
The Hangover Part III
IMDb: 5.8
1h 40min

In this third installment of the comedic series, the Wolfpack, led by Phil, Stu, and Alan, embarks on a new adventure that takes them on a road trip with unexpected…

Warm Bodies Warm Bodies 6.8 1h 38min
Warm Bodies
IMDb: 6.8
1h 38min

In a post-apocalyptic world, a unique twist on the zombie genre unfolds as a young zombie named R, played by Nicholas Hoult, forms an unlikely bond with a human survivor,…

Django Unchained Django Unchained 8.5 2h 45min
Django Unchained
IMDb: 8.5
2h 45min

Set in the antebellum South, this film follows the journey of a freed slave, Django, who teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz, to rescue his wife…

Seven Psychopaths Seven Psychopaths 7.1 1h 50min
Seven Psychopaths
IMDb: 7.1
1h 50min

In this dark comedy crime film, a struggling screenwriter becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu. The movie features…

Horrible Bosses Horrible Bosses 6.9 1h 38min
Horrible Bosses
IMDb: 6.9
1h 38min

In this 2011 comedy directed by Seth Gordon, three friends, played by Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis, find themselves trapped in unbearable work situations under their oppressive bosses….

Due Date Due Date 6.5 1h 35min
Due Date
IMDb: 6.5
1h 35min

In this 2010 comedy directed by Todd Phillips, Robert Downey Jr. stars as Peter Highman, an expectant father who is forced to embark on a cross-country road trip with an…

Kick Ass Kick Ass 7.6 1h 57min
Kick Ass
IMDb: 7.6
1h 57min

In this 2010 action-comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn, a high school student named Dave Lizewski, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, decides to become a real-life superhero despite having no powers…

Zombieland Zombieland 7.5 1h 28min
Zombieland
IMDb: 7.5
1h 28min

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, a group of survivors embarks on a journey across the United States, each with their own set of rules and quirks to stay…

Inglourious Basterads Inglourious Basterads 8.4 2h 33min
Inglourious Basterads
IMDb: 8.4
2h 33min

Set during World War II, this film weaves together multiple storylines, including a group of Jewish-American soldiers known for their brutal tactics against Nazis and a young French woman seeking…

Burn After Reading Burn After Reading 7.0 1h 36min
Burn After Reading
IMDb: 7
1h 36min

In this dark comedy directed by the Coen Brothers, a disc containing the memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of two gym employees, leading to a…

In Bruges In Bruges 7.9 1h 47min
In Bruges
IMDb: 7.9
1h 47min

In this dark comedy-drama, two hitmen find themselves in the picturesque city of Bruges, Belgium, after a difficult job. As they await further instructions from their boss, tensions rise, and…

The Bucket List The Bucket List 7.3 1h 37min
The Bucket List
IMDb: 7.3
1h 37min

Directed by Rob Reiner, this 2007 film stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman as two terminally ill men who embark on a road trip with a wish list of things…

Superbad Superbad 7.6 1h 53min
Superbad
IMDb: 7.6
1h 53min

Directed by Greg Mottola, this 2007 coming-of-age comedy follows two high school seniors, Seth and Evan, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and friendship. The film stars Jonah Hill…

Borat Borat 7.4 1h 24min
Borat
IMDb: 7.4
1h 24min

Directed by Larry Charles, this 2006 mockumentary follows a fictional Kazakh journalist as he travels across the United States to make a documentary about American culture. The film stars Sacha…

Little Miss Sunshine Little Miss Sunshine 7.8 1h 41min
Little Miss Sunshine
IMDb: 7.8
1h 41min

In this 2006 film directed by Jonathan Dayton, a dysfunctional family embarks on a cross-country road trip to support their young daughter in her quest to compete in a beauty…

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 7.5 1h 43min
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
IMDb: 7.5
1h 43min

In this darkly comedic neo-noir film, a small-time thief finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the world of Hollywood after a botched robbery lands him an audition for a detective role….

Thank You for Smoking Thank You for Smoking 7.5 1h 32min
Thank You for Smoking
IMDb: 7.5
1h 32min

In this satirical comedy directed by Jason Reitman, the story follows Nick Naylor, a charismatic spokesperson for the tobacco industry, as he navigates the complex world of public relations and…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 6.7 1h 55min
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
IMDb: 6.7
1h 55min

In this visually enchanting film directed by Tim Burton, audiences are transported into a whimsical world where a young boy named Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to tour the…

Shaun Of The Dead Shaun Of The Dead 7.9 1h 39min
Shaun Of The Dead
IMDb: 7.9
1h 39min

In this 2004 British horror-comedy, the protagonist, Shaun, finds himself caught in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, forcing him to step up and protect his loved ones. The film…

Anger Management Anger Management 6.3 1h 46min
Anger Management
IMDb: 6.3
1h 46min

In this 2003 comedy directed by Peter Segal, a mild-mannered businessman finds his life turned upside down after a series of misunderstandings lead him to court-ordered anger management therapy. The…

Snatch. Snatch. 8.2 1h 42min
Snatch.
IMDb: 8.2
1h 42min

Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film is a fast-paced crime comedy that intertwines multiple storylines centered around a stolen diamond. The narrative follows a colorful cast of characters, including a…

O Brother, Where Art Thou? O Brother, Where Art Thou? 7.7 1h 47min
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
IMDb: 7.7
1h 47min

Set in the Deep South during the 1930s, this film follows the comedic and adventurous journey of three escaped convicts, led by the charming and fast-talking Ulysses Everett McGill, played…

Me, Myself & Irene Me, Myself & Irene 6.6 1h 56min
Me, Myself & Irene
IMDb: 6.6
1h 56min

In this 2000 comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly, Jim Carrey stars as a mild-mannered Rhode Island state trooper who develops a split personality after years of suppressing his anger. His…

Dogma Dogma 7.3 2h 10min
Dogma
IMDb: 7.3
2h 10min

In this 1999 film directed by Kevin Smith, two fallen angels, played by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, discover a loophole that could allow them to return to Heaven, potentially…

The Truman Show The Truman Show 8.2 1h 43min
The Truman Show
IMDb: 8.2
1h 43min

In this thought-provoking film directed by Peter Weir, Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, an ordinary man who gradually discovers that his entire life is part of a meticulously crafted…

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas 7.5 1h 58min
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
IMDb: 7.5
1h 58min

In this 1998 film directed by Terry Gilliam, viewers are taken on a surreal journey through the desert to Las Vegas, following the eccentric journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney,…

Mars Attacks Mars Attacks 6.4 1h 46min
Mars Attacks
IMDb: 6.4
1h 46min

In this 1996 sci-fi comedy, Earth faces an unexpected and chaotic encounter with Martians, leading to a series of humorous and bizarre events. The film features an ensemble cast including…

Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction 8.9 2h 34min
Pulp Fiction
IMDb: 8.9
2h 34min

This iconic film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, weaves together multiple interconnected stories set in the gritty underworld of Los Angeles. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes John Travolta, Uma Thurman,…

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 7.5 1h 32min
Beetlejuice
IMDb: 7.5
1h 32min

In this 1988 fantasy-comedy film directed by Tim Burton, a recently deceased couple finds themselves haunting their own home and struggling to scare away the obnoxious new inhabitants. They enlist…

Gremlins Gremlins 7.3 1h 46min
Gremlins
IMDb: 7.3
1h 46min

In this 1984 film directed by Joe Dante, a young man receives an unusual pet called a Mogwai, which comes with three crucial rules: keep it away from bright light,…

Airplane Airplane 7.7 1h 28min
Airplane
IMDb: 7.7
1h 28min

This 1980 comedy film, directed by David Zucker, is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film “Zero Hour!” The plot revolves around a former fighter…

Life of Brian Life of Brian 8.0 1h 34min
Life of Brian
IMDb: 8
1h 34min

Set in Judea during the time of Jesus, this satirical comedy follows the life of Brian Cohen, an ordinary man who is born on the same day and in the…

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 8.3 1h 35min
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
IMDb: 8.3
1h 35min

In this satirical masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick, the world teeters on the brink of nuclear disaster due to a deranged general’s actions. The film cleverly explores the absurdity of…