28 Days

28 Days is currently streaming on Hollywood Suite and Crave, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,090 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Sandra Bullock — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Hollywood Suite — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason 28 Days keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate 28 Days from the crowd. After getting into a car accident while drunk on the day of her sister's wedding, Gwen Cummings is given a choice between prison or a rehab center. She chooses rehab, but is extremely resistant to taking part in any of the treatment programs they have to offer, refusing to admit that she has an alcohol addiction. Sandra Bullock and Viggo Mortensen lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2000. What keeps 28 Days from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, 28 Days is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Sandra Bullock's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.