Semi-Tough

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Semi-Tough is available in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 60 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Burt Reynolds's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on MGM Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Semi-Tough is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Semi-Tough from the crowd. A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved. Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Semi-Tough came out in 1977. What keeps Semi-Tough 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Semi-Tough. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Burt Reynolds's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Semi-Tough was released in 1977, directed by Michael Ritchie. The full 108-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.