Human Traffic

Right now you can watch Human Traffic in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on BFI Player Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 404 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. John Simm is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Human Traffic is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Human Traffic land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. For Jip, Lulu, Koop, Nina, and Moff, the dead-end jobs they endure during the week just kill the time until Friday night. That's when they cut very loose and get on the rollercoaster ride that takes them right through to Monday morning. Between them, John Simm and Shaun Parkes carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 1999. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Human Traffic holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Human Traffic. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. John Simm 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.

Human Traffic was released in 1999, directed by Justin Kerrigan. The full 100-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.