2025’s Funniest (And Most Uncomfortable) Comedy Is Finally Streaming

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Following numerous years of shying away from cinematic screens, the comedy genre is now undergoing a long-awaited resurgence that fans have been eagerly anticipating. Movies such as “The Naked Gun” and “One of Them Days” have provided laughter on the big screen and achieved financial success at the box office. Furthermore, A24 has also released a comedy this year that rapidly gained a large following online and sparked more discussions than any other 2025 comedy. It’s also likely the funniest film of the year for those who appreciate the awkward, uncomfortable humor found in “I Think You Should Leave.

The movie titled “Friendship,” featuring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is a dark comedy where a suburban man attempts to befriend his hip new neighbor. It’s both laugh-out-loud funny and somewhat unnerving at times, creating an excellent setting for a group watch or with friends. Luckily, viewers can now easily enjoy “Friendship” as it made its streaming premiere on Friday.

It was common knowledge that the film “Friendship” would eventually stream on HBO Max due to A24’s first-look deal. However, the exact release date was only recently revealed. On September 5th, “Friendship” officially premiered on HBO Max, making its offbeat humor available to a wide audience at home. On Saturday evening, “Friendship” will make its television premiere on the HBO channel.

You Need to Give Friendship a Shot on HBO Max

If you missed out on watching “Friendship” in theaters due to doubts about its comedic style, HBO Max offers a chance to explore something fresh. The film’s writer/director, Andrew DeYoung, delves into the awkwardness and discomfort experienced by mature men as they navigate friendships, a theme that resonates deeply. This subject matter harmonizes wonderfully with Robinson’s comedy style, which has been appreciated through “I Think You Should Leave”.

Regardless if it doesn’t seem your taste initially, give a spin to “Friendship” for a few minutes at least. Within moments, you’ll have a good idea whether this kind of humor suits you or not. If it doesn’t, you can easily turn it off with no repercussions and without spending anything. But if you do enjoy it, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll grow to love it even more, and join the growing band of admirers for Tim Robinson.

The period where many people discovered the hilarious talent of Robinson, through streaming platforms, was actually a result of him not always resonating with mainstream audiences during his tenure as a writer and occasional performer on Saturday Night Live. Some of his sketches didn’t quite connect with the general audience or what others perceived as their desired content. Even his collaboration with Sam Richardson on Detroiters, which ran for only two seasons on Comedy Central, faced cancellation. However, once Robinson introduced I Think You Should Leave on Netflix, giving viewers a chance to truly appreciate his humor, his comedic genius ignited and hasn’t lost momentum since.

Friendship isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine. Yet, this film is so skillfully made and clear about its intentions, that it’s definitely worth investing a few minutes to watch. If it doesn’t appeal to you in the end, you’ve only spent a few minutes on it but moved on. On the bright side, there’s a chance you might discover one of your new favorite movies!

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2025-09-05 20:42