Soul Plane

Soul Plane is currently streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 505 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Kevin Hart's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on MGM Amazon Channel.

Soul Plane is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Soul Plane does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Following a ridiculously awful flight that leads to his pet's death, Nashawn Wade files a lawsuit against the airline, and wins a multimillion-dollar settlement. Determined to create a better flying experience, Nashawn starts his own airline, one that caters to an African-American clientele. Going into business with a tricked-out plane piloted by the smooth Capt. Kevin Hart and Tom Arnold lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2004. What keeps Soul Plane from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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 Soul Plane. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Kevin Hart is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.