Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Hoopla, and in the UK on Paramount Plus. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 1,109 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Owen Wilson is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

There is a reason Drillbit Taylor keeps coming up in conversation. Drillbit Taylor gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash. Owen Wilson and Leslie Mann lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2008. The timing in Drillbit Taylor is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 Drillbit Taylor. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Owen Wilson is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.