Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza is currently streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel and BBC iPlayer, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 2,694 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Alana Haim leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on MGM Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Licorice Pizza earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Licorice Pizza from the crowd. The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2021. The timing in Licorice Pizza is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Licorice Pizza respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Alana Haim anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.