Black Friday

Black Friday is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video, 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. Its 5/10 TMDB score, built from 285 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Devon Sawa is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Black Friday is worth clearing space for. Black Friday does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A group of toy store employees must protect each other from a horde of parasite infected shoppers. Devon Sawa and Ivana Baquero lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2021. What keeps Black Friday from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Black Friday 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. Devon Sawa is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.