Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

This week's easiest comedy pick is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 1,295 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Michael Cera is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Nick cannot stop obsessing over his ex-girlfriend, Tris, until Tris' friend Norah suddenly shows interest in him at a club. Thus begins an odd night filled with ups and downs as the two keep running into Tris and her new boyfriend while searching for Norah's drunken friend, Caroline, with help from Nick's band mates. As the night winds down, the two have to figure out what they want from each other. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2008. The timing in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist 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.

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Michael Cera 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.

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist was released in 2008, directed by Peter Sollett. The full 89-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.