Airheads

Airheads has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Brendan Fraser sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Airheads is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Airheads land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape. Between them, Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 1994. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Airheads 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, Airheads is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Brendan Fraser is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Airheads was released in 1994, directed by Michael Lehmann. The full 92-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.