Little Monsters

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Little Monsters in the US on Hulu, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Channel 4 Plus earns the label on its own. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 759 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Lupita Nyong'o is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Hulu — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Little Monsters earns its spot. Little Monsters gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies. Between them, Lupita Nyong'o and Alexander England carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2019. The timing in Little Monsters 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Little Monsters is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Lupita Nyong'o's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Little Monsters was released in 2019, directed by Abe Forsythe. The full 94-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.