April Fools’ Day is here, and what better way to celebrate a day of pranks, jokes, and pure silliness than by indulging in some side-splitting entertainment?
From outrageous comedies to cleverly absurd stories, we’ve gathered the ultimate must-watch list to match the playful chaos of the day. After all, what’s better than a good laugh to cap off the most mischievous day of the year?
1. Twisted Metal
What do you get when you mix killer cars, a wisecracking protagonist, and explosive stunts? Twisted Metal! Buckle up as John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland to deliver a mysterious package. But don’t expect a quiet road trip—chaos, absurdity, and a psychotic clown named Sweet Tooth take center stage in this hilariously unpredictable joyride.
2. Dirty 30
On the eve of Kate’s (Mamrie Hart) 30th birthday, her two best friends, Evie (Gracie Helbig) and Charlie (Hannah Hart), throw her a party that spirals hilariously out of control. What starts as a simple celebration turns into a chaotic reunion of old friends, unexpected guests, and wild antics. But beneath the absurd antics lies a heartwarming story of friendship as the trio faces their personal struggles with work, love, and adulthood. Packed with quick wit, zany mishaps, and laugh-out-loud moments, Dirty 30 reminds us that growing older doesn’t mean we have to grow up.
3. Bridget Jones’s Diary
The queen of relatable chaos, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), makes our watchlist for her utterly hilarious misadventures in life and love. A 32-year-old single woman in London, Bridget decides to take control of her chaotic life by keeping a diary. Struggling with her weight, love life, and career, she finds herself torn between two men: her charming but unreliable boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), and the seemingly aloof yet kind-hearted Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). It’s a classic that will make you laugh (and cringe) even on your hundredth rewatch.
4. Minx
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, Minx follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an idealistic young feminist, who teams up with Doug (Jake Johnson), a scrappy adult entertainment publisher, to create the first erotic magazine for women.
Together, they embark on the wild and hilarious journey of creating the first erotic magazine for women. Packed with outrageous situations, quirky characters, and sharp wit, Minx delivers a cheeky exploration of empowerment, gender politics, and the absurdities of the publishing world—all with a side of retro flair and plenty of laughs.
5. Greedy People
In the quiet Southern seaside town of Providence, chaos ensues when a rookie cop and his morally questionable partner stumble upon a crime scene—and a giant basket of cash. What begins as a routine burglary call spirals into a wild chain of mistaken identities, accidental homicides, and a parade of absurd deaths.
Packed with dark humor, outrageous antics, and a stellar cast that includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Himesh Patel, and Lily James, Greedy People is a madcap comedy that satirizes human nature in the funniest—and most chaotic—way possible.
Don’t miss the madness. Stream all these titles on Lionsgate Play and make this month the most entertaining one yet!
