Originally founded in 2013, Pluto TV is one of the most unique streaming services in the world. The ad-sponsored network is notable for an eclectic selection of digital channels and on-demand films. Among the thousands of films available are some of the greatest comedy movies in cinematic history.

What are the best Comedy Movies on Pluto TV?

With over 170 content partners besides Paramount and their subsidiaries, Pluto TV has a lot to offer. This, coupled with the wide variety of comedies available, makes composing a “top 5” list a daunting prospect. To that end, the following list of films in chronological order attempts to offer a wide selection of classic comedies from various acclaimed filmmakers.

The Pink Panther (1963)

The Pink Panther is the most valuable and infamous gem in the world. Beyond being valuable as the world’s largest cut diamond, it also boasts a rare pink tint and a flaw resembling a large cat. It is infamous, however, for being spirited out of the country of Lugash by the exiled Princess Dala following a military coup.

This has resulted in many people on both sides of the law seeking to claim the legendary gemstone. These include Police Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) and Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven). Sir Charles is secretly a legendary jewel thief called ‘The Phantom.’ He is also, not so secretly, having an affair with his fence, who is Clouseau’s wife.

The quest for the gem delivers them all to an exclusive Italian ski resort, where Princess Dala is wintering. Further complicating matters is the arrival of Sir Charles’ playboy nephew, George, who decides to make Mrs. Clouseau his latest conquest. Hilarity ensues.

Blake Edwards had a successful career as a director and screenwriter before The Pink Panther. However, the heist farce made his reputation as a master of screwball comedy. It also established what became Peter Sellers’ most famous comedic character. Edwards and Sellers would collaborate on two more Pink Panther films, both of which can also be seen on Pluto TV.

Airplane! (1980)

Disaster strikes on a commercial airline flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, when food poisoning lays the crew low. Their only hope lies in Ted Striker; a traumatized former fighter pilot who developed a drinking problem and a fear of flying. Adding to Ted’s anxiety is that he only got on the plane to try and win back the flight attendant who just dumped him. What should be tense becomes hilarious, however, as everything that can go wrong does.

Airplane! was originally conceived as a remake of the 1957 disaster movie Zero Hour! While borrowing heavily from the script, it was reconfigured into a more direct parody of the Airport series and other popular disaster movies of the 1970s. However, despite several legal challenges, and the inexperience of directors David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker, the movie was a smash hit. More, it became one of the most influential comedies of all time.

Apart from a sequel, Airplane! also inspired a wave of other spoof comedy movies. It made ZAZ (as Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker became known collectively) into Hollywood power players. It also revived the careers of several of the actors, who were previously known for their dramatic work. This was particularly true of Leslie Nielsen, who went on to star in ZAZ’s Naked Gun police parodies. (These are also, it should be noted, available on Pluto TV.)

Spaceballs (1987)

In a very distant galaxy, the planet Spaceball has ruined their environment and destroyed their atmosphere. Their leader, President Skroob, conspires to steal the air of the neighboring planet Druidia. To that end, he sends the Downside Schwartz Master Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa on her wedding day and ransom her for the air they need. However, Vespa flees the wedding with her droid maid, Dot Matrix, before that can happen.

Enter Lone Starr and his buddy Barf the Mog. (“I’m a mog: half man, half dog. I’m my own best friend.”) They are hired by the King of Druidia to rescue the runaway bride and bring her safely home. Naturally their are complications, even before Vespa and Lone Starr start to fall for each other. Yet with the Power of the Schwartz, True Love (or something like it) may win out in the end.

Filmmaker Mel Brooks made some of the greatest comedies of all time. While Spaceballs is generally agreed to be one of his lesser works, it is probably the one with which most modern audiences are familiar. This is because Spaceballs largely parodies the visuals, mythology and characters of Star Wars. However, it also gets in digs at other popular sci-fi franchises. This has made it popular with genre enthusiasts, and inspired a sequel that will release in 2027.

Clueless (1995)

Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) thinks she has it all; looks, riches, and social savvy. Her GPA tells a different story, but Cher is convinced she can talk her way into better grades. She proves successful, after facilitating a romance between the implacable Mr. Hall and another teacher. This victory pushes Cher to consider the value of good works, as she starts trying to play matchmaker to her fellow students.

Unfortunately, Cher’s newfound efforts to share the love fall flat with transfer student Tai Frasier. She keeps hanging out with a clumsy skater, rather than the prime hotties Cher picks out for her. To make matters worse, Cher’s own efforts at finding the perfect guy keep failing.

Inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, Clueless neatly modernized the classic tale of a romance-minded rich girl with few real problems. Indeed, it became a snapshot of 1990s teen culture and remains a cult classic three decades later. It also made stars out of Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd, who plays Cher’s down-to-earth stepbrother, Josh.

Best in Show (2000)

The annual Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show is the most prestigious event of its kind in Philadelphia. For the 125th anniversary, a documentary crew follow five of the contenders and their owners, trainers, and handlers. What their cameras catch suggest some of the humans need to be on a short leash more than their pets.

Consider Meg and Hamilton Swan, who fear they traumatized their dog, Beatrice, after it saw them trying maneuvers from the Kama Sutra. Then there is Harlan Pepper, a hound breeder and amateur ventriloquist. The elderly Leslie Ward Cabot seems barely conscious much less cognizant that his trophy wife and dog trainer are having an affair.

Compared to them Gerry and Cookie Fleck seem well-adjusted, despite Gerry literally being born with two left feet. They are also forced to sleep in a hotel storage room after a snafu with their credit card. Still, with a little luck, their terrier might just be declared Best in Show.

Writer/Director Christopher Guest has made a number of films with the same group of talented comedy actors. Many of these are available on Pluto TV and picking a favorite may be as difficult as judging a dog show. However, Best in Show is notable for having been embraced by the community it lampoons. Indeed, the 2026 Westminster Dog Show honored the late Catherine O’Hara for her role as Cookie Fleck. That is a unique and touching legacy and a testimony to the film’s reputation and O’Hara’s performance.

How we picked the best comedy movies on Pluto TV in 2026

Legacy and epitome were the main criteria in composing this list of the best comedy movies on Pluto TV. The movies that were chosen all either inspired a franchise or are considered indicative of their director’s style. An effort was also made to try and chose a variety of comedy types, from spoofs to farce to coming-of-age.