Holiday Rush

Right now you can watch Holiday Rush in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sonequa Martin-Green leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Holiday Rush keeps coming up in conversation. Holiday Rush does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After his sudden firing, a popular radio DJ moves in with his aunt, bringing along his four spoiled children, and a plan to return to the airwaves. Sonequa Martin-Green and La La Anthony lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Holiday Rush came out in 2019. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Holiday Rush holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Holiday Rush is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Sonequa Martin-Green's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Holiday Rush was released in 2019, directed by Leslie Small. 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.