BlackBerry

BlackBerry has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Netflix and Philo. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Jay Baruchel — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason BlackBerry keeps coming up in conversation. BlackBerry gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2023. What keeps BlackBerry from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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, BlackBerry is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jay Baruchel sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.