Keeping Up with the Joneses

Keeping Up with the Joneses has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu and fuboTV. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 2,163 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jon Hamm leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Disney Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Keeping Up with the Joneses is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Keeping Up with the Joneses from the crowd. An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especially when they discover that Mr. And Mrs. “Jones” are covert operatives. Jon Hamm and Isla Fisher lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2016. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Keeping Up with the Joneses 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Keeping Up with the Joneses respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jon Hamm 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.