Guess Who

Right now you can watch Guess Who in Australia on Netflix and Disney Plus, and in the US on YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 997 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Bernie Mac's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Guess Who keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Guess Who from the crowd. When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail – he's white. Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2005. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Guess Who holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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, Guess Who is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Bernie Mac is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.