Frankenweenie

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Frankenweenie is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,647 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Catherine O'Hara is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Frankenweenie keeps coming up in conversation. Frankenweenie does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was. Catherine O'Hara and Martin Short lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2012. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Frankenweenie holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Frankenweenie respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Catherine O'Hara is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.