Mike's New Car

Mike's New Car is currently streaming in the US on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 760 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Billy Crystal's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

There is a reason Mike's New Car keeps coming up in conversation. Mike's New Car does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Mike discovers that being the top-ranking laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. Has its benefits – in particular, earning enough money to buy a six-wheel-drive car that's loaded with gadgets. That new-car smell doesn't last long enough, however, as Sulley jump-starts an ill-fated road test that teaches Mike the true meaning of buyer's remorse. Billy Crystal and John Goodman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2002. Mike's New Car earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Mike's New Car. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Billy Crystal is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.