Leaves of Grass

Leaves of Grass is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and The CW, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 469 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Edward Norton is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Leaves of Grass is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Leaves of Grass land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord. Edward Norton and Susan Sarandon lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Leaves of Grass came out in 2009. The timing in Leaves of Grass is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Leaves of Grass is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Edward Norton anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Leaves of Grass was released in 2009, directed by Tim Blake Nelson. The full 104-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.