Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month is currently streaming in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla, and in the UK on Netflix and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 707 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Dane Cook is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Kanopy — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Employee of the Month is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Employee of the Month from the crowd. When he hears that the new female employee digs ambitious men who are the store employee of the month, a slacker gets his act together but finds himself in competition with his rival, an ambitious co-worker. Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2006. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Employee of the Month holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Employee of the Month respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Dane Cook's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.