Chalet Girl

Right now you can watch Chalet Girl in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and in the UK on Now TV Cinema — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 665 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Felicity Jones leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Philo whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Chalet Girl earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Chalet Girl from the crowd. While working a job at an exclusive ski resort to support her Dad, Kim learns to snowboard and is so good at it that she enters a competition with a huge cash prize. She has to dig deep to overcome her fears, but her life gets more complicated through her spoken-for boss, Jonny. Felicity Jones and Ed Westwick lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. What keeps Chalet Girl 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 Chalet Girl. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Felicity Jones is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.