Top 10 Comedies Since The Nice Guys 10th Anniversary

The 2016 crime comedy "The Nice Guys," directed by Shane Black and starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, reached its 10th anniversary this month, prompting a look back at big-screen comedies released since then.

Hollywood studios scaled back production of such films over the past decade, favoring horror as the dominant genre. Despite this shift, notable comedies persisted, frequently achieving cult status after modest theatrical runs through rediscovery on streaming platforms. "The Nice Guys" itself underperformed at the box office but gained lasting appreciation.

A ranking of the top 10 comedies from the period excludes darker satires like "Parasite," acerbic dramas such as "The Holdovers," and sequels including "Paddington 2." The list highlights films that refreshed familiar tropes or captured unique humor.

At number 10, "Palm Springs" (2020), directed by Max Barbakow, reimagines the time-loop concept popularized by "Groundhog Day," with Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti trapped in an endless wedding day, bolstered by J.K. Simmons.

Number nine is "One of Them Days" (2025), a Los Angeles-set hangout comedy echoing the style of "Friday," led by Keke Palmer.