Gas Pump Girls

Right now you can watch Gas Pump Girls in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 37 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Kirsten Baker is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Gas Pump Girls is worth clearing space for. Gas Pump Girls gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. June and her friends take over a service station formerly run by her uncle. They perform every trick in the book to attract the customers. Kirsten Baker and Linda Lawrence lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1979. The timing in Gas Pump Girls is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Gas Pump Girls is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Kirsten Baker sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.