The Adam Project

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Adam Project is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 5,000 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Ryan Reynolds sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Adam Project is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Adam Project from the crowd. After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future. Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2022. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Adam Project holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Adam Project respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ryan Reynolds 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.