Calvin Marshall

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Calvin Marshall in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video earns the label on its own. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 36 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Alex Frost sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Calvin Marshall earns its spot. Calvin Marshall does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A college student is determined to become a Major League Baseball star, but finds his true calling instead. Alex Frost and Michelle Lombardo lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Calvin Marshall came out in 2009. Calvin Marshall earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Calvin Marshall is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Alex Frost 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.

Calvin Marshall was released in 2009, directed by Gary Lundgren. The full 93-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.