Barbie

Right now you can watch Barbie in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and in the UK on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Margot Robbie — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on HBO Max Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Barbie is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Barbie gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2023. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Barbie holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Barbie is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Margot Robbie is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.