Partysaurus Rex

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Partysaurus Rex is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 527 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Wallace Shawn leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Partysaurus Rex arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Partysaurus Rex land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends. Between them, Wallace Shawn and Tom Hanks carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2012. The timing in Partysaurus Rex is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Partysaurus Rex is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Wallace Shawn 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.