The streaming service war received a powerful new contender when HBO Max first launched. Its huge catalog of movies, TV shows, animated series and original programming has grown to include same-day theatrical new releases from Warner Bros. With that, the streaming service has become even more desirable for movie fans.

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HBO Max, in particular, has a fantastic comedy section that features classic movies alongside new hilarious hits for those who like to laugh. Here's a closer look what they have to offer, exploring a few comedy movies that are currently only available to stream on HBO Max.

10 Midnight Run (1988)

Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin starred in the surprising hit action-comedy Midnight Run in 1988. This film revolved around a bounty hunter forced to protect a neurotic mob accountant from hired guns looking to silence him.

While Midnight Run isn't filled with jokes or slapstick humor, the relationship between de Niro and Grodin carries the movie. It's filled with laughs while the mismatched pair attempt to stay alive, without ending up killing each other.

9 This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap followed the fictional band Spinal Tap as they launched an American tour near the end of their career. It also explored the history and phenomenon of the band. Ultimately, the film created real fans of the imaginary group.

This Is Spinal Tap stars comedy legends like Michael McCann, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer as the main members of England's loudest band. This star-studded comedy about the rock and roll lifestyle helped launch the mockumentary genre.

8 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

John C. Reilly starred in 2007's Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as the titular character in a hilarious parody of Johnny Cash's Walk the Line biopic. It explored his rise to superstardom and the pitfalls that came with the fame.

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Walk Hard featured a number of big-name actors in comedic takes on historic icons like Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and others. The film followed Cox as he moved through the various stages of his problematic career, his love life, and his problems with addiction of all kinds over the decades.

7 Happy Gilmore (1996)

While the equally funny Billy Madison is also available to stream on HBO Max, 1996's Happy Gilmore starring Adam Sandler takes the lead for a number of reasons. Not least among these is an unforgettable fight scene between Gilmore and former The Price is Right host Bob Barker.

Happy Gilmore follows a failed hockey player as he joins the Pro Tour as a golfer, with the hopes of winning enough money to save his grandmother's house from the bank. However, his temper could threaten to get him kicked off the tour.

6 Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

1989 saw the release of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esq. Bill and Ted were two high school seniors with dreams of rock star fame. However, those dreams were threatened by a failing grade in history. Only by acing their final project can they pull through.

It turns out the fate of the future is also depending on Bill and Ted's passing history. To help save humanity, they are sent on an excellent adventure across time. The late and great George Carlin stars as their new friend Rufus, responsible for guiding them on this journey.

5 Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Edgar Wright's fan-favorite Cornetto Trilogy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost launched in 2004 with Shaun of the Dead, which took place in London during the zombie apocalypse. The film was both horrifying and hilarious thanks to the performances of Pegg, Frost and their crew of survivors.

Shaun of the Dead saw the titular character and his best friend gather their closest and head to the pub. They attempt to ride out the undead apocalypse safely and win back Sean's girlfriend, in a touching take on the usually oversaturated zombie genre.

4 School of Rock (2003)

Jack Black starred in 2003's School of Rock as a hopeful musician. An empty bank account leads him to pretend to be a substitute teacher at an upscale school in order to pay the rent and continue living his slacker lifestyle. He impersonates his roommate and takes on the job.

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Slipping past the school's alarming lack of vetting process, Black's character soon begins to mold the musically talented youngsters into his own super-band in time to compete in a Battle of the Bands. His original goal is a huge cash prize. Yet, he begins to learn more about himself in the process, as his students let loose and express themselves.

3 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)

Mike Myers hilariously but respectfully spoofed the spy genre in 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. This film starred the comedian as the titular British spy from the 60s, who cryogenically froze himself to deal with the threat of Dr. Evil — also played by Myers.

When Powers thaws out in the 90s after Dr. Evil returns, he deals with culture shock while homaging multiple James Bond movies. International Man of Mystery launched the hit franchise that continued with 1999's The Spy Who Shagged Me, and 2002's Goldmember.

2 Maverick (1994)

Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster starred alongside James Brolin, Alfred Molina and James Garner in 1994's Maverick from director Richard Donner. The movie was based on the TV series from the 50s, which also starred James Garner.

Maverick follows card shark and conman Bret Maverick's journey to raise the money he needs to enter a million-dollar riverboat poker game. Meanwhile, a whole cast of characters attempt to stop him, romance him, and even kill him in this comedic action western.

1 Deerskin (2019)

Director Quentin Dupieux is best known for his 2010 movie about a killer tire with powerful psychic abilities called Rubber. His unique sense of humor is at its best with 2019's Deerskin, which is available to stream exclusively on HBO Max.

Deerskin follows a man (Jean Dujardin) as he purchases a new coat made entirely of deerskin, which completely changes his life. He rededicates himself to his obsession for his jacket and the movie he's making about it. Eventually, he loses himself in his fantasy. This ultimately results in a bloody, demented, hilarious movie that will likely become an instant hit with fans of dark humor.

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