Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Suzy Eddie Izzard leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill earns its spot. Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Eddie Izzard takes her show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England and of Western empires, and the need for a European dream. Suzy Eddie Izzard leads a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1999. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill respects your intelligence. 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. Suzy Eddie Izzard is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill was released in 1999, directed by Lawrence Jordan. The full 114-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.