Russell Howard: Recalibrate

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Russell Howard: Recalibrate in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix earns the label on its own. 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. Russell Howard sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Russell Howard: Recalibrate arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Russell Howard: Recalibrate from the crowd. Self-deprecating comic Russell Howard plows ahead through politics, porn, social media and his own shortcomings. Yet he somehow keeps it positive. Russell Howard leads a cast that never overplays a joke. Russell Howard: Recalibrate came out in 2017. Russell Howard: Recalibrate earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Russell Howard: Recalibrate. 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. Russell Howard 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.

Russell Howard: Recalibrate was released in 2017, directed by Peter Orton. The full 69-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.