Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Disney Plus and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 2,744 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jackie Chan leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Around the World in 80 Days arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Around the World in 80 Days land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days. The chemistry Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2004. What keeps Around the World in 80 Days 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Around the World in 80 Days is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jackie Chan anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.