In Like Flynn

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — In Like Flynn in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Philo earns the label on its own. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 5/10 TMDB score, built from 58 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Thomas Cocquerel's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, In Like Flynn earns its spot. In Like Flynn does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A mostly true account of future Hollywood star Errol Flynn's sea adventures in the early thirties, sailing from Australia to Papua in search of gold, along with his best friend Rex, a former Canadian smuggler; Dook, a handy English gentleman; and Charlie, a grumpy old sailor. Thomas Cocquerel and Corey Large lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2018. The timing in In Like Flynn is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, In Like Flynn is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Thomas Cocquerel is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

In Like Flynn was released in 2018, directed by Russell Mulcahy. The full 95-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.