Revenge of the Pink Panther

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Revenge of the Pink Panther is available in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Fawesome right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Peter Sellers 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 MGM Amazon Channel.

There is a reason Revenge of the Pink Panther keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Revenge of the Pink Panther from the crowd. Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is dead. At least that is what the world—and Charles Dreyfus—believe when a dead body is discovered in Clouseau's car after being shot off the road. Naturally, Clouseau knows differently and, taking advantage of not being alive, sets out to discover why an attempt was made on his life. Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1978. The timing in Revenge of the Pink Panther is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Revenge of the Pink Panther is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Peter Sellers is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Revenge of the Pink Panther was released in 1978, directed by Blake Edwards. The full 99-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.