Gunless

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Gunless in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla earns the label on its own. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 96 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Paul Gross is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Gunless is worth clearing space for. Gunless gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. American gunslinger Sean Rafferty—aka The Montana Kid—is unable to find someone to duel in a Canadian town where no one understands the brutal code of the American Wild West. The chemistry Paul Gross and Sienna Guillory bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2010. The timing in Gunless 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Gunless respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Paul Gross's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Gunless was released in 2010, directed by William Phillips. The full 89-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.