When sleep won't come, the right film can carry you somewhere else entirely, these are the ones worth staying up for. Comedy that earns its laughs, sharp writing, perfect timing, and performances that make it look effortless. All from the 2000s, a decade that produced some of the most ambitious and original films in recent memory. Hidden gems that deserve far more attention than they got, your next favourite film might be on this list.
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Every comedy film on this list was chosen for tonight because it actually delivers. no safe picks, no obligation watches - just films that are worth watching. If one doesn't land, the next one will. Bookmark this and come back whenever the mood calls for it.
Funny is harder to pull off than dramatic. These films know that. These were chosen for the hours when sleep isn't coming and you need something absorbing. From the 2000s, which means some of these are overdue a rewatch. Browse more by genre, era, and mood at Moviepiq.