In & Out

Right now you can watch In & Out in the US on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV — 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. Kevin Kline leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Paramount Plus Essential.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, In & Out earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate In & Out from the crowd. A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards. Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1997. The timing in In & Out 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 & Out is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Kevin Kline is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.