Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Philo and Starz Amazon Channel right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 236 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Abigail Breslin — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Chestnut: Hero of Central Park is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Chestnut: Hero of Central Park from the crowd. Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs. The chemistry Abigail Breslin and Makenzie Vega bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Chestnut: Hero of Central Park came out in 2004. What keeps Chestnut: Hero of Central Park 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park respects your intelligence. 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. Abigail Breslin's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Chestnut: Hero of Central Park was released in 2004, directed by Robert Vince. The full 86-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.