Funny Bones

Between the constant churn of new releases, Funny Bones in the US on Hoopla is the comedy actually worth stopping for. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 52 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Oliver Platt is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Hoopla.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Funny Bones earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Funny Bones from the crowd. Tommy Fawkes wants to be a successful comedian. After his Las Vegas debut is a failure, he returns to Blackpool where his father—also a comedian—started, and where he spent the summers of his childhood. The chemistry Oliver Platt and Jerry Lewis bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 1995. Funny Bones earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. 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, Funny Bones is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Oliver Platt anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Funny Bones was released in 1995, directed by Peter Chelsom. The full 128-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.