Anyone but You

Anyone but You has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Hulu and fuboTV. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sydney Sweeney's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Anyone but You is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Anyone but You from the crowd. After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple. Between them, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Anyone but You came out in 2023. Anyone but You 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Anyone but You. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Sydney Sweeney 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.