After a breakup, cinema becomes therapy, these films meet you where you are without making it worse. Comedy that earns its laughs, sharp writing, perfect timing, and performances that make it look effortless. From the 2010s, arguably the most diverse and globally rich decade in film history. Hidden gems that deserve far more attention than they got, your next favourite film might be on this list.
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The films everyone already knows aren't on this list. Specifically from the 2010s - these comedy picks for after a breakup are criminally underseen - the kind passed between people who actually care about cinema. Most of them will surprise you. A few will stay with you.
The comedies here don't rely on one joke stretched thin. The 2010s produced more quietly excellent films than the decade gets credit for. These are some of them. Find more curated film lists by genre and mood at Moviepiq.