Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Right now you can watch Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 309 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Richard Chamberlain's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After his brother Robeson disappears without a trace while exploring Africa in search of a legendary 'white tribe', Allan Quatermain decides to follow in his footsteps to learn what became of him. Soon after arriving, he discovers the Lost City of Gold, controlled by the evil lord Agon, and mined by his legions of white slaves. Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1986. Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Richard Chamberlain's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.