Date and Switch

Date and Switch has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Philo and Starz Roku Premium Channel. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 260 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Nicholas Braun leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Date and Switch is worth clearing space for. Date and Switch gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet. Nicholas Braun and Hunter Cope lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Date and Switch 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, Date and Switch is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Nicholas Braun's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.