Fist Fight

Fist Fight has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the US on YouTube TV. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Charlie Day's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Fist Fight keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Fist Fight land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight. Charlie Day and Ice Cube lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The timing in Fist Fight is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Fist Fight is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Charlie Day is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.