Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the UK on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 2,456 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Matthew McConaughey sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past earns its spot. The jokes in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. The chemistry Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2009. The timing in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Matthew McConaughey 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.