Arctic Dogs

Arctic Dogs has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 145 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. James Franco sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Arctic Dogs earns its spot. The jokes in Arctic Dogs land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle. James Franco and Jeremy Renner lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2019. The timing in Arctic Dogs 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Arctic Dogs is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. James Franco 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.

Arctic Dogs was released in 2019, directed by Aaron Woodley. The full 92-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.