Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the US on Peacock Premium. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 554 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Renée Zellweger is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

There is a reason Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy keeps coming up in conversation. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher. Renée Zellweger and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2025. What keeps Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Renée Zellweger is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.