It's Complicated

Right now you can watch It's Complicated in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the US on YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Meryl Streep — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, It's Complicated is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate It's Complicated from the crowd. Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out. Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2009. What keeps It's Complicated from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in It's Complicated. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Meryl Streep anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.