Long Distance

Right now you can watch Long Distance on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 272 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Anthony Ramos's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Long Distance arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Long Distance gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod. Anthony Ramos and Naomi Scott lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Long Distance came out in 2024. What keeps Long Distance from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Long Distance is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Anthony Ramos 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.