Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 260 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Alicia Silverstone is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Excess Baggage is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Excess Baggage land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen. Alicia Silverstone and Benicio del Toro lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1997. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Excess Baggage holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Excess Baggage is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Alicia Silverstone sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Excess Baggage was released in 1997, directed by Marco Brambilla. The full 101-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.