Die in a Gunfight

Die in a Gunfight has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Hoopla and Fawesome. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 5/10 TMDB score, built from 149 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Diego Boneta — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Die in a Gunfight is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Die in a Gunfight land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Mary and Ben are the star-crossed black sheep of two powerful families engaged in a centuries-long feud. When the pair reignite a romance after many years apart, their forbidden love draws a motley assortment of schemers and killers into their orbit, and as fists and bullets fly, it becomes clear that violent delights will have violent ends. Diego Boneta and Alexandra Daddario lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2021. What keeps Die in a Gunfight from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Die in a Gunfight is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Diego Boneta is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.