Ezra

Right now you can watch Ezra in the US on Kanopy, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Bobby Cannavale — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Kanopy — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Ezra is worth clearing space for. Ezra gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives. Bobby Cannavale and William A. Fitzgerald lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2024. What keeps Ezra from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Ezra is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Bobby Cannavale's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Ezra was released in 2024, directed by Tony Goldwyn. The full 100-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.