Pal Joey

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Pal Joey is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Rita Hayworth 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 Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Pal Joey earns its spot. Pal Joey does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career. The chemistry Rita Hayworth and Frank Sinatra bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Pal Joey came out in 1957. Pal Joey 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, Pal Joey is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Rita Hayworth 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.

Pal Joey was released in 1957, directed by George Sidney. The full 111-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.