Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star in the US on fuboTV earns the label on its own. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 209 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for David Spade — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 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 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star from the crowd. TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser. Between them, David Spade and Mary McCormack carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star came out in 2003. What keeps Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. 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. David Spade's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star was released in 2003, directed by Sam Weisman. The full 98-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.