Top 10 Best African American Comedy Movies on Netflix

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  1. The Incredible Jessica James is a 2017 American romantic comedy film written and directed by James C. Strouse. The film has gotten positive reviews, with some reviewers claiming Jessica Williams, the main character, to be one of Hollywood's best black performers.


    It is a story about a strong-willed lady named Jessica who is struggling to get over her recent breakup with her partner. Jessica is a children's drama instructor, and as she attempts to recover her life, she meets a man with whom she enjoys spending time. Boone is his name, and he is divorced. Both of them, though, continue to stalk their ex-partners. Jessica's personal troubles are addressed throughout the film, as well as her emotion.


    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: James C. Strouse

    Starring: Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Noël Wells, Lakeith Stanfield, Megan Ketch

    Release dates: January 27, 2017 (Sundance Film Festival)/July 28, 2017 (United States)
    Running time: 83 minutes

    The Incredible Jessica James
    The Incredible Jessica James
    The Incredible Jessica James

  2. Laney and Deidra Sydney Freeland directed Rob a Train, a comedic drama crime film based on a script by Shelby Farrell. On January 23, 2017, the film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before being published on Netflix on March 17, 2017.


    Deidra & Laney's mother Marigold gets arrested and they are left to fend for themselves. Deidra devises a scheme to rob trains in order to save her younger sister Laney and younger brother Jet from being placed in foster care. They want sufficient funds to assist their mother in paying her expenses and bailing her out of jail. Along the journey, they rekindle old friendships and discover who among their family and friends can be trusted.

    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Sydney Freeland
    Starring: Ashleigh Murray, Rachel Crow, Tim Blake Nelson, David Sullivan
    Release dates: January 23, 2017 (Sundance)/March 17, 2017 (United States)

    Running time: 93 minutes

    Deidra & Laney Rob a Train
    Deidra & Laney Rob a Train
    Deidra & Laney Rob a Train
  3. Ian Edelman wrote and directed the American comedy film The After Party. The film's two main protagonists are played by Kyle Harvey and Harrison Holzer. Netflix released the movie on August 24, 2018.


    The story of a rapper striving to make it big in the music industry is chronicled in 'The After Party.' His name is Owen, and his manager is Jeff, a boyhood buddy from school who is urgently attempting to find his gigs or a record contract. Jeff does get Owen into a big performance, but he collapses on stage and pukes on Khalifa. This comedy is about the requirements of a modern rapper and how tough it is to get into the music industry.

    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Ian Edelman
    Starring: Kyle Harvey, Harrison Holzer, Shelley Hennig, Teyana Taylor
    Release date: August 24, 2018 (United States)
    Running time: 120 minutes

    The After Party
    The After Party
    The After Party
  4. Top 4

    Naked

    Naked is a 2017 American comedy film written by Rick Alvarez, Cory Koller, and Marlon Wayans and directed by Michael Tiddes. It's a remake of the Swedish film Naken from 2000. On August 11, 2017, the film was released on Netflix.


    Rob Anderson, played by Marlon Wayans, is a teacher at a school who is hesitant to take a full-time teaching position. Megan, his girlfriend, played by Regina Hall, is a successful doctor, and the two are planning to marry shortly. However, on the day of his wedding, Rob becomes imprisoned in a time loop and must use a variety of strategies to break free and be at the church on time.

    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Michael Tiddes
    Starring: Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Jonathan Todd Jackson, Scott Foley
    Release date: August 11, 2017
    Running time: 96 minutes

    Naked
    Naked
    Naked
  5. Craig Brewer directs Dolemite Is My Name, a 2019 American biographical comedy film written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. On September 7, 2019, the film made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in a limited run on October 4 and became available for streaming three weeks later on Netflix.


    Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore, a stand-up comedian best known for his roles in the 1975 film Dolomite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Return of Dolemite. The story revolves around Moore, who works at a radio store and wants to reach out to more people. He dresses up in gaudy attire, calls himself a Dolemite, and plays 'The Signifying Monkey,' an unpolished but still amusing act. Murphy received multiple honors for his performance as Dolemite, including several Best Actor nominations.

    Detailed Information:
    Directed by: Craig Brewer
    Starring: Eddie Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps
    Release dates: September 7, 2019 (TIFF)/October 4, 2019 (United States)
    Running time: 118 minutes

    Dolemite Is My Name
    Dolemite Is My Name
    Dolemite Is My Name
  6. Hardcore fans of the Nickelodeon TV sitcom that launched Kenan and Kel to fame in the 1990s would enjoy Good Burger. Good Burger, a 1997 American comedy film directed by Brian Robbins. It is based on the comedic sketch of the same name from the Nickelodeon series All That.


    After causing a vehicle crash by his school instructor Mr. Wheat, Dexter Reed, a high school student, is forced to obtain summer work at Good Burger, a fast-food business. In here , things got much worse when Mondo Burger, a massive fast-food business, opened across the street, and it appears like Good Burger will soon be a thing of the past! Now it's up to Dexter and his new friend Ed, the not-so-smart cashier, to rescue the day by creating a delectable unique secret sauce that draws hundreds of new customers to their door and makes their new competitor anxious to steal the recipe.

    Detailed Information:
    Directed by: Brian Robbins
    Starring: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Abe Vigoda
    Release date: July 25, 1997
    Running time: 95 minutes
    Good Burger
    Good Burger
    Good Burger
  7. Think Like a Man is a 2012 romantic comedy film directed by Tim Story and written by Keith Merryman and David A. Russell. It was based on Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, which was published in 2009. The movie was a financial success, generating $96.1 million on a budget of $12 million. Think Like a Man Too, a direct sequel, was released on June 20, 2014.


    The film follows four different storylines, each focusing on a different relationship. "The Mama's Boy" vs. "The Single Mom", "The Non-Committer" vs. "The Girl Who Wants the Ring", "The Dreamer" vs. "The Woman Who Is Her Own Man", "The Player" vs. "The 90 Day Rule Girl". When four friends realize that their wives have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them, they devise a plan to turn the tables on them.


    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Tim Story

    Starring: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall

    Release dates: February 20, 2012 (PAFF), April 20, 2012 (United States)
    Running time: 122 minutes

    Think Like a Man
    Think Like a Man
    Think Like a Man
  8. Ramzy Bedia and Eric Judor feature in the film 2 Alone in Paris, which is also directed by Ramzy Bedia. The film's visual effects have been praised. Critics have also praised the film's depiction of a post-apocalyptic Paris.


    In this witty post-apocalyptic drama set in Paris, only two people are alive. One is a cop who has been searching for a legendary robber for years, and the other is the thief himself. The former's name is Gervais, while the criminal's name is Curtis. Even after the apocalypse, the two maintain their animosity, but when they realize they are the only two survivors, they decide to treat each other civilly.


    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Ramzy Bédia, Éric Judor
    Starring: Ramzy Bedia,Éric Judor,Benoît Magimel
    Release date: Aug 14, 2017

    Running time: 97 minutes

    2 Alone in Paris
    2 Alone in Paris
    2 Alone in Paris
  9. Holiday Rush is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Leslie Small and written by Sean Dwyer and Greg Cope White set around the Christmas season.


    Holiday Rush follows an African American family whose life of wealth and comfort comes to an unexpected end. Rashon Rush Williams, played by Romany Malco, is a widower DJ who loses his job shortly before Christmas and is left to care for his four spoilt children who are accustomed to a lavish lifestyle. The family downsizes and moves in with Rush's sister, where they develop a solid relationship. With outstanding performances and witty writing, the film offers a new perspective on luxury and family values.


    Detailed Information:

    Directed by: Leslie Small

    Starring: Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Deon Cole, Amarr M. Wooten

    Release date: November 28, 2019
    Running time: 94 minutes

    Holiday Rush
    Holiday Rush
    Holiday Rush
  10. Michael Tiddes directs Sextuplets, a 2019 American comedy film based on a script by Mike Glock, Rick Alvarez, and Marlon Wayans. It stars Marlon Wayans and Bresha Webb and follows a guy who discovers he is one of his mother's sextuplets and goes out to find his long-lost brothers.


    Alan, a soon-to-be parent. He chooses to track for his biological mother after feeling the burden of impending fatherhood. When he discovers he was born with five siblings, his search has an unintended consequence. He then intends to locate each of them before becoming a father himself. Unfortunately, the film received mostly unfavorable reviews after its debut, but that hasn't stopped Wayans from making absurd comedies in the future.


    Detailed Information:

    Directed by Michael Tiddes

    Starring: Marlon Wayans, Bresha Webb, Michael Ian Black, Molly Shannon

    Release date: August 16, 2019
    Running time: 99 minutes

    Sextuplets
    Sextuplets
    Sextuplets



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