Airborne

This week's easiest comedy pick in Australia on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the UK on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels is Airborne. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 90 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Shane McDermott's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Airborne is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Airborne does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect. Shane McDermott and Seth Green lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Airborne came out in 1993. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Airborne 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Airborne 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. Shane McDermott is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Airborne was released in 1993, directed by Rob Bowman. The full 91-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.