Burke & Hare

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Burke & Hare in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel earns the label on its own. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 524 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Simon Pegg is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Philo and see for yourself.

Burke & Hare is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Burke & Hare land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable business supplying cadavers to an anatomist. Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2010. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Burke & Hare holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Burke & Hare is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Simon Pegg 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.

Burke & Hare was released in 2010, directed by John Landis. The full 91-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.