That's My Boy

Right now you can watch That's My Boy in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and BINGE, and in the US on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 2,161 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Adam Sandler is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason That's My Boy keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in That's My Boy land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding. Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2012. The timing in That's My Boy 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.

That's My Boy 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. Adam Sandler sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.