Here Comes Mr. Jordan

This week's easiest comedy pick in the US on fuboTV is Here Comes Mr. Jordan. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 124 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Robert Montgomery leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

Here Comes Mr. Jordan arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Here Comes Mr. Jordan land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Robert Montgomery and Evelyn Keyes lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1941. What keeps Here Comes Mr. Jordan 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Here Comes Mr. Jordan. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Robert Montgomery anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Here Comes Mr. Jordan was released in 1941, directed by Alexander Hall. The full 94-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.