Love, Simon

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Love, Simon is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 6,287 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Nick Robinson sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Love, Simon earns its spot. The jokes in Love, Simon land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Nick Robinson and Jennifer Garner lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2018. Love, Simon earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Love, Simon. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Nick Robinson 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.