Craig Before the Creek

This week's easiest comedy pick in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on Hulu is Craig Before the Creek. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 75 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Philip Solomon is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on HBO Max.

Craig Before the Creek 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 Craig Before the Creek from the crowd. Before he was Craig of the Creek, he was just Craig — a new kid in a new town. All Craig wants is to go back to his old friends at his old home. But when he learns that the nearby creek is hiding a lost treasure that could make his wish come true, Craig sets off on a journey to find it — navigating the perilous suburban wilderness, forging new friendships, all while being pursued by a fearsome band of pirates who are bent on destroying the Creek itself. The chemistry Philip Solomon and Noël Wells bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Craig Before the Creek came out in 2023. Craig Before the Creek earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Craig Before the Creek is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Philip Solomon anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Craig Before the Creek was released in 2023, directed by Matt Burnett. The full 88-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.