Hooper

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Hooper in the US on Hoopla earns the label on its own. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 143 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Burt Reynolds — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Hooper earns its spot. Hooper does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled. The chemistry Burt Reynolds and Jan-Michael Vincent bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Hooper came out in 1978. What keeps Hooper from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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, Hooper is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Burt Reynolds is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Hooper was released in 1978, directed by Hal Needham. The full 99-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.