Chéri

Looking for something that actually makes you laugh, available in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Hoopla? Chéri delivers. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 231 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Michelle Pfeiffer leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Foxtel Now whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Chéri earns its spot. The jokes in Chéri land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love. Between them, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Chéri came out in 2009. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Chéri 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Chéri is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Michelle Pfeiffer's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Chéri was released in 2009, directed by Stephen Frears. 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.