Society

Society is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 636 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Billy Warlock is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Society is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Society land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. Between them, Billy Warlock and Connie Danese carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 1990. The timing in Society is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Society respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Billy Warlock anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.