Klaus

Klaus has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Jason Schwartzman — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Klaus arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Klaus from the crowd. A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it. Between them, Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2019. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Klaus holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Klaus 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. Jason Schwartzman's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.