Muppet Treasure Island

Right now you can watch Muppet Treasure Island in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 467 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Tim Curry leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Muppet Treasure Island earns its spot. Muppet Treasure Island does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone on board can be trusted. Tim Curry and Kevin Bishop lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1996. The timing in Muppet Treasure Island is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 Muppet Treasure Island. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Tim Curry is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.