Hidden gems
Underrated comedy movies
Great comedy films that flew under the radar — high ratings, low profile, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Modern Times
The Great Dictator
City Lights
Klaus
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The Apartment
The Kid
Singin' in the Rain
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
There's Still Tomorrow
Some Like It Hot
La Dolce Vita
The Sting
3 Idiots
Gifted
Paperman
Chungking Express
Love, Simon
The Gold Rush
Three Men and a Leg
Red, White & Royal Blue
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Tokyo Godfathers
The General
Mary and Max
Roman Holiday
Sing Street
Captain Fantastic
Wild Tales
Ron's Gone Wrong
Young Frankenstein
Isle of Dogs
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Sing 2
Wish Dragon
Fantastic Mr. Fox
It Happened One Night
Love, Rosie
Underrated movies by genre
Good to know
What makes a movie underrated?
These are films rated 7.0 or higher by viewers but with far fewer votes than the blockbusters, and out long enough to count as overlooked rather than just new — genuinely good comedy movies most people have missed.
Are these comedy movies actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.0+ rating on a verified vote count, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Modern Times, The Great Dictator.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.