Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

Right now you can watch Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury in Australia on ABC iview — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 432 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Jay Baruchel — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on ABC iview and see for yourself.

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Hiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons. Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jay Baruchel's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.