Married to the Mob

This week's easiest comedy pick in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Criterion Channel and Hoopla is Married to the Mob. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 335 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Michelle Pfeiffer sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on MGM Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Married to the Mob earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Married to the Mob from the crowd. Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony. Between them, Michelle Pfeiffer and Alec Baldwin carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Married to the Mob came out in 1988. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Married to the Mob holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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, Married to the Mob is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Michelle Pfeiffer anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Married to the Mob was released in 1988, directed by Jonathan Demme. 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.