Paddleton

Between the constant churn of new releases, Paddleton in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 315 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mark Duplass sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Paddleton is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Paddleton land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. An unlikely friendship between two neighbors becomes an unexpectedly emotional journey when the younger man is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Mark Duplass and Ray Romano lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2019. Paddleton earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Paddleton is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Mark Duplass is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Paddleton was released in 2019, directed by Alexandre Lehmann. 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.