Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa is available in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Johnny Knoxville sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Paramount Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa from the crowd. 86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy. Johnny Knoxville and Jackson Nicoll lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2013. The timing in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Johnny Knoxville is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.