About Alex

Between the constant churn of new releases, About Alex in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 165 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Aubrey Plaza — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, About Alex earns its spot. About Alex does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink. Between them, Aubrey Plaza and Jane Levy carry the comedy without ever forcing it. About Alex came out in 2014. About Alex earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, About Alex respects your intelligence. 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. Aubrey Plaza is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

About Alex was released in 2014, directed by Jesse Zwick. The full 96-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.