Crocodile Dundee II

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Crocodile Dundee II is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Paramount Plus Essential and Philo right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,234 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Paul Hogan 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 Stan.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Crocodile Dundee II earns its spot. Crocodile Dundee II does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under. Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1988. Crocodile Dundee II earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Crocodile Dundee II. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Paul Hogan sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.