Spellbound

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Spellbound is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Rachel Zegler leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Spellbound is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Spellbound from the crowd. When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late. Between them, Rachel Zegler and Miguel Bernardeau carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Spellbound came out in 2024. Spellbound 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Spellbound is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Rachel Zegler's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.