Going in Style

Going in Style is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the US on Netflix, 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. 3,065 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Morgan Freeman sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Going in Style is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Going in Style from the crowd. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Going in Style 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Going in Style. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Morgan Freeman 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.