Stark Raving Mad

This week's easiest comedy pick in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla is Stark Raving Mad. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 84 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Seann William Scott is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Stark Raving Mad is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Stark Raving Mad land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A crook quietly plots his revenge against the boss who murdered his brother while working for him. The chemistry Seann William Scott and Timm Sharp bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 2002. The timing in Stark Raving Mad is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Stark Raving Mad is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Seann William Scott's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Stark Raving Mad was released in 2002, directed by Drew Daywalt. The full 101-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.