MouseHunt

MouseHunt is currently streaming in the US on Hoopla, and in the UK on Paramount Plus and Sky Go, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 1,379 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Nathan Lane's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, MouseHunt earns its spot. MouseHunt gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Down-on-their luck brothers, Lars and Ernie Smuntz, aren't happy with the crumbling old mansion they inherit... Until they discover the estate is worth millions. Before they can cash in, they have to rid the house of its single, stubborn occupant—a tiny and tenacious mouse. The chemistry Nathan Lane and Lee Evans bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 1997. The timing in MouseHunt is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, MouseHunt respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nathan Lane anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.