Annie Hall

Annie Hall is currently streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hoopla, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 4,277 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Diane Keaton — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on MGM Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Annie Hall is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Annie Hall from the crowd. New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall. Diane Keaton and Woody Allen lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1977. Annie Hall earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Annie Hall. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Diane Keaton 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.