PAW Patrol: The Movie

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, PAW Patrol: The Movie is available in the US on Paramount Plus Premium, and in the UK on Paramount+ Amazon Channel right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Iain Armitage is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Paramount Plus Premium and see for yourself.

PAW Patrol: The Movie is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in PAW Patrol: The Movie land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos. Iain Armitage and Will Brisbin lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2021. PAW Patrol: The Movie 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, PAW Patrol: The Movie is a strong candidate. 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. Iain Armitage is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.