31 Days

Right now you can watch 31 Days on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 11 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Irán Castillo — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, 31 Days earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate 31 Days from the crowd. 31 Dias (31 Days) is the story of Eva (Irán Castillo), a young and beautiful psychologist and author of a series of self-help books about modern women and their love relationships. For her next bestseller she has decided to prove her most daring theory: After the first 30 days together love ends, so the only way to have a meaningful relationship in this new millennium is when the couple part ways after the first month. At a magazine's photo session Eva meets Adam (Lorenzo Balducci), an attractive Italian photographer, and she decides he's perfect as her study subject. Irán Castillo and Lorenzo Balducci lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2013. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and 31 Days holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, 31 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. Irán Castillo sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.