Animal Crackers

Right now you can watch Animal Crackers in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 208 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Emily Blunt leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason Animal Crackers keeps coming up in conversation. Animal Crackers gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a rundown circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington. Between them, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2018. The timing in Animal Crackers is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Animal Crackers is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Emily Blunt's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Animal Crackers was released in 2018, directed by Tony Bancroft. The full 104-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.