Fire Island

Fire Island is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu, 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. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Joel Kim Booster — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Fire Island earns its spot. Fire Island gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A group of queer best friends gather in the Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter. However, desires, dramas, drink and drugs push their bonds to the limits. The chemistry Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2022. What keeps Fire Island from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Fire Island. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Joel Kim Booster is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Fire Island was released in 2022, directed by Andrew Ahn. The full 105-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.