Babe

Babe is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 3,146 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Christine Cavanaugh's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Babe earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Babe from the crowd. Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be. Christine Cavanaugh and Miriam Margolyes lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1995. The timing in Babe 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Babe is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Christine Cavanaugh is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.