Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet? Has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and Hoopla. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,070 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ice Cube leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Are We There Yet? Keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Are We There Yet? From the crowd. The fledgling romance between Nick, a playboy bachelor, and Suzanne, a divorced mother of two, is threatened by a particularly harrowing New Years Eve. When Suzanne's work keeps her in Vancouver for the holiday, Nick offers to bring her kids to the city from Portland, Oregon. The kids, who have never liked any of the men their mom dates, are determined to turn the trip into a nightmare for Nick. Ice Cube and Nia Long lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2005. Are We There Yet? 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Are We There Yet? Is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Ice Cube is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.