Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 287 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jordan Tartakow's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

There is a reason Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. Jordan Tartakow and Joe Ochman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2022. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jordan Tartakow is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.