Crossing Delancey

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Crossing Delancey in the US on YouTube TV earns the label on its own. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 62 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Amy Irving sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on YouTube TV.

Crossing Delancey 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 Crossing Delancey from the crowd. Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the Lower East Side. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Isabelle is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton, yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam, a pickle vendor. Amy Irving and Peter Riegert lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1988. The timing in Crossing Delancey 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Crossing Delancey respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Amy Irving 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.

Crossing Delancey was released in 1988, directed by Joan Micklin Silver. The full 97-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.