No Deposit, No Return

This week's easiest comedy pick is No Deposit, No Return. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 93 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Kim Richards — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, No Deposit, No Return earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate No Deposit, No Return from the crowd. Two rich children devise a way to escape their grandfather and visit their mother. Unfortunately for two hapless safe crackers, they become part of the plan. Kim Richards and Brad Savage lead a cast that never overplays a joke. No Deposit, No Return came out in 1976. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and No Deposit, No Return 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, No Deposit, No Return respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Kim Richards 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.

No Deposit, No Return was released in 1976, directed by Norman Tokar. The full 112-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.