Monster Family

This week's easiest comedy pick in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Peacock Premium and Hoopla is Monster Family. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Emily Watson is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Stan.

There is a reason Monster Family keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Monster Family land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, they plan a fun night out. However, the plan backfires when they are cursed and all turned into Monsters. The chemistry Emily Watson and Nick Frost bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2017. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Monster Family holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Monster Family respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Emily Watson is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Monster Family was released in 2017, directed by Holger Tappe. The full 93-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.