Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

This week's easiest comedy pick in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 82 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Jerry Nelson — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas from the crowd. A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. Jerry Nelson and Frank Oz lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas came out in 1977. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jerry Nelson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas was released in 1977, directed by Jim Henson. The full 53-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.