Crocodile Dundee

Crocodile Dundee is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 2,146 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Paul Hogan's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Stan.

There is a reason Crocodile Dundee keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Crocodile Dundee land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When a New York reporter plucks crocodile hunter Mick Dundee from the Australian Outback for a visit to the Big Apple, it's a clash of cultures and a recipe for good-natured comedy as naïve Dundee negotiates the concrete jungle. He proves that his instincts are quite useful in the city and adeptly handles everything from wily muggers to high-society snoots without breaking a sweat. Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 1986. The timing in Crocodile Dundee is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Crocodile Dundee. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Paul Hogan is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.