The 10 best British comedies of recent years

We have prepared a selection of excellent films for those who occasionally get into the "British mood." These comedies from Foggy Albion are well worth your time.

Fisherman's Friends

United Kingdom, drama, comedy, 2019

A self-assured British producer decides to spend a weekend in the Cornish countryside to take a break from his usual luxurious lifestyle. He gathers a group of London PR people, jokingly saying that he wants to sign a contract with a village choir of fishermen. Upon arriving and witnessing several performances by the group called "The Fisherman's Friends," he begins to seriously consider promoting the group. His companions are delighted by the down-to-earth but talented fishermen. All that remained was to persuade the stern men from Cornwall to change their style a little and show themselves to the world.

The film's script is based on the true story of the British folk group The Fisherman's Friends.

Rating: IMDb 6.9

Yesterday

USA, UK, romantic comedy, musical, fantasy, 2019

Jack Malik has been involved in music his entire life. Without any outstanding talent, he has never achieved great success, so he entertains guests at weddings and children's parties. But one day, something strange happens to him. The guy is hit by a car and wakes up in a world where no one remembers the Beatles, Harry Potter, or Coca-Cola. Jack realizes that this is his chance to prove himself and glorifies the songs of the legendary quartet under his own name.

Famous musicians Ed Sheeran and Michael Kiwanuka appear in the film as themselves.

Rating: IMDb 6.8, Kinopoisk 6.9

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Swimming with Men

United Kingdom, drama, romance, comedy, sports, 2018

Eric worked as an auditor at a large firm for many years. Old age is just around the corner, and he has nothing to boast about. Slowly but surely, Eric begins to sink into depression caused by a midlife crisis. The solution is found in a very unexpected place. At the pool, Eric meets an eccentric man about his own age. His new acquaintance tells him that synchronized swimming helps him feel important. So Eric joins an unusual team of male swimmers and prepares to participate in an international competition.

The film's plot is based on real events, which also inspired the 2010 documentary project Men Who Swim and the 2018 French comedy The Unsinkables.

Rating: IMDb 6.8, Kinopoisk 6.9

Last Christmas

United Kingdom, United States, romantic comedy, 2019

This is the story of a young Londoner named Kate. She is stuck in a dead-end job at a year-round Christmas store, where she has to pretend to be a cheerful elf day after day. On top of that, she has lost her apartment and is forced to move back in with her parents. And her dream of becoming a singerfades with every unsuccessful audition. The heroine can find nothing better to do than drown her sad thoughts in alcoholic beverages. Meeting the charming Tom brings new meaning to her life.

The central female role in the film is played by British actress Emilia Clarke, who rose to fame thanks to her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the cult series Game of Thrones.

Rating: IMDb 6.5, Kinopoisk 6.7

Fighting with My Family

United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, biography, sports, drama, comedy, 2019

For Patrick and Julia Bevis, wrestling once became a salvation from bad company and prison. Coming from poor families, they had to achieve everything in life on their own. They try to instill the same values in their children. The younger ones, Zach and Saraya, grew up in love with wrestling. They often organize family matches and compete in the mini-league founded by their parents. But their real dream is to make it to the top league—the WWE. And that dream may soon come true, as word has spread that their tiny town has caught the attention of an influential sports agent.

The film's script is based on the biography of popular female wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, who performs under the pseudonym Paige.

Rating: IMDb 7.1, Kinopoisk 6.5

Guns Akimbo

United Kingdom, Germany, New Zealand, 2019

The events unfold in a fantastical near future. The main entertainment for people is bloody battles as part of the underground game "Skism." Programmer Miles has never played it himself, only once wandering into a themed forum out of curiosity. But he was noticed by influential people who really want the hero to become a new player. After an unpleasant conversation with the game's owner, Miles wakes up with guns firmly attached to his hands. The weapons are supposed to help him escape pursuit by an experienced hunter named Nix. At the same time, the police are after the hero, wanting to use him to catch a dangerous criminal.

The role of Miles in the film was played by British actor Daniel Radcliffe, star of the popular Harry Potter franchise.

Rating: IMDb 6.3, Kinopoisk 6.4

Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back

United Kingdom, action, comedy, 2018

Young writer William is deeply depressed. His books are not being published, he is suffering from a lack of money and a lack of a personal life. He has even tried various ways to end his life, but has failed. To make sure he succeeds, he turns to a specialist—a hired killer. As luck would have it, immediately after signing the contract, fortune finally smiled on him—he received his first offer to publish and met the perfect girl. All that remained was to escape from the elderly hitman Leslie, who had received a final warning from his bosses due to his soft-heartedness.

The film was the feature-length debut for director Tom Edmunds.

Rating: IMDb 6.2, Kinopoisk 6.4

School's Out

United Kingdom, Sweden, comedy, 2019

The comedy Classmates takes us behind the walls of a British boarding school for boys. Here studies a shy, bespectacled boy named Embers, as well as his complete opposite—the athletic and handsome Winchester. It would seem that these two have nothing in common. But when the attractive Agnès, daughter of the new teacher, enters the picture, they become inseparable. For the not-so-bright Winchester, Ambersons' sharp mind and rich imagination are invaluable aids in winning the young lady's heart.

The film's screenplay was partly inspired by the plot of the French play Cyrano de Bergerac.

Rating: IMDb 6.1, Kinopoisk 6.9

Patrick

United Kingdom, comedy, 2018

Young teacher Sarah can claim the title of the most unlucky person in the world with a clear conscience. On top of that, her parents consider her a complete disappointment, and her personal life is completely stagnant. After her grandmother's death, a capricious and wayward pug, inherited from the deceased, is added to all her problems. Who knew that this funny dog would not only bring chaos to the heroine's life, but also unexpectedly introduce her to a cute guy.

The tagline for the film, "Pug...Actually," refers to the famous romantic comedy "Love Actually."

Rating: IMDb 5.8, Kinopoisk 6.4

Johnny English Strikes Again

United Kingdom, France, comedy, parody, action, 2018

The sequel to the popular parody franchise starring Rowan Atkinson. Agent Johnny English is the complete opposite of the legendary James Bond. And British intelligence would prefer never to send him out on a major spy mission again. Wherever he appears, bizarre situations of catastrophic proportions arise. But this time, the secret services have no choice—all the good agents have been discovered and exposed by a mysterious enemy. Now it is up to English and his loyal assistant Baff to uncover a global conspiracy.

Seven years passed between the release of the second film in the series, Johnny English Reborn, and the premiere of the third.

Rating: IMDb 6.2, Kinopoisk 6.2.