Fly Me to the Moon

Right now you can watch Fly Me to the Moon in Australia on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and in the US on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel — 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. 1,172 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Scarlett Johansson — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Apple TV.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Fly Me to the Moon earns its spot. Fly Me to the Moon gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins. Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2024. The timing in Fly Me to the Moon is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Fly Me to the Moon. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Scarlett Johansson is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.