A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and BINGE, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 2,450 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jamie Lee Curtis's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, A Fish Called Wanda is worth clearing space for. The jokes in A Fish Called Wanda land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection. Jamie Lee Curtis and John Cleese lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1988. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and A Fish Called Wanda holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in A Fish Called Wanda. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jamie Lee Curtis is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.