Anora

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Anora is available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Hulu and Kanopy right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Mikey Madison leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Anora earns its spot. Anora gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled. Between them, Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2024. What keeps Anora from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Anora respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Mikey Madison anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.