Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 287 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Nick Nolte is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Down and Out in Beverly Hills earns its spot. Down and Out in Beverly Hills does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool. Between them, Nick Nolte and Bette Midler carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 1986. What keeps Down and Out in Beverly Hills 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Down and Out in Beverly Hills. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Nick Nolte is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Down and Out in Beverly Hills was released in 1986, directed by Paul Mazursky. The full 103-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.