Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, on Paramount Plus, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Drake Bell's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Paramount Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh from the crowd. Step brothers Drake and Josh must give a foster family the best Christmas ever or face years in jail for a Christmas party gone wrong. Between them, Drake Bell and Josh Peck carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh came out in 2008. What keeps Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Drake Bell 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.

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh was released in 2008, directed by Michael Grossman. 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.