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The best comedies on Criterion Channel right now

Right now the best comedies and comedy series on Criterion Channel in the United States are Modern Times (1936), The Great Dictator (1940) and The Gold Rush (1925). This is the top 21 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 7. Horrible Histories2009

    Series · 11 seasonsFamily, Comedy★ 8.0

    Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics…

    Stream onPrime VideoCriterion ChannelAmazon MX Player (free)

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What are the best comedies and comedy series on Criterion Channel right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Modern Times (1936), rated 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB, then The Great Dictator and The Gold Rush.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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