Behaving Badly

Behaving Badly is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 615 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Nat Wolff — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Behaving Badly arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Behaving Badly from the crowd. Teenager Rick Stevens is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of Nina Pennington. He'll have to deal with his best friend's horny mom, a drug abusing boss and even the mob if he ever hopes to land the girl of his dreams. Love is never easy! Nat Wolff and Selena Gomez lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. Behaving Badly 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Behaving Badly respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Nat Wolff is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.