Over Your Dead Body

Right now you can watch Over Your Dead Body in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video — 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. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Samara Weaving's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Over Your Dead Body earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Over Your Dead Body from the crowd. A dysfunctional couple head to a remote cabin to "reconnect", but each has secret intentions to kill the other. The chemistry Samara Weaving and Jason Segel bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2026. What keeps Over Your Dead Body from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Over Your Dead Body is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Samara Weaving's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.