Revolting Rhymes

Revolting Rhymes, in the UK on BBC iPlayer, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dominic West leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BBC iPlayer.

Revolting Rhymes is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Revolting Rhymes land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake. Dominic West and Gemma Chan lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Revolting Rhymes came out in 2017. What keeps Revolting Rhymes from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Revolting Rhymes is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Dominic West anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Revolting Rhymes was released in 2017, directed by Jan Lachauer. The full 60-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.