An American Werewolf in London

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, An American Werewolf in London is available in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Philo and YouTube TV right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 2,732 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for David Naughton — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, An American Werewolf in London is worth clearing space for. The jokes in An American Werewolf in London land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind. Between them, David Naughton and Griffin Dunne carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 1981. The timing in An American Werewolf in London is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 An American Werewolf in London. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. David Naughton sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.