Hannah Montana: The Movie

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Hannah Montana: The Movie is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 2,115 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Miley Cyrus's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Hannah Montana: The Movie arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Hannah Montana: The Movie does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet niblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana. The chemistry Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Hannah Montana: The Movie came out in 2009. What keeps Hannah Montana: The Movie from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Hannah Montana: The Movie is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Miley Cyrus 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.