101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure

Right now you can watch 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 1,251 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Barry Bostwick is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Being one of 101 takes its toll on Patch, who doesn't feel unique. When he's accidentally left behind on moving day, he meets his idol, Thunderbolt, who enlists him on a publicity campaign. Barry Bostwick and Jason Alexander lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2003. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Barry Bostwick anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.