Are We Done Yet?

Right now you can watch Are We Done Yet? In Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and Kanopy — 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. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ice Cube is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Hoopla.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Are We Done Yet? Is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Are We Done Yet? From the crowd. Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business. Ice Cube and Nia Long lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2007. The timing in Are We Done Yet? 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Are We Done Yet? Respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Ice Cube anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.