House of D

House of D is currently streaming in the US on YouTube TV and Starz Apple TV Channel, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 157 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Anton Yelchin — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on YouTube TV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, House of D is worth clearing space for. House of D gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. Anton Yelchin and Téa Leoni lead a cast with the timing to make it work. House of D came out in 2004. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and House of D 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, House of D respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Anton Yelchin's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

House of D was released in 2004, directed by David Duchovny. The full 97-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.