Garfield

Garfield is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 4,274 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Bill Murray leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Garfield keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Garfield from the crowd. Garfield, the fat, lazy, lasagna lover, has everything a cat could want. But when Jon, in an effort to impress the Liz - the vet and an old high-school crush - adopts a dog named Odie and brings him home, Garfield gets the one thing he doesn't want. Competition. Between them, Bill Murray and Breckin Meyer carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Garfield came out in 2004. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Garfield holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Garfield is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Bill Murray anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.