The Fighting Temptations

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — The Fighting Temptations in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel earns the label on its own. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Cuba Gooding Jr. Is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on fuboTV.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Fighting Temptations is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Fighting Temptations from the crowd. Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir. The chemistry Cuba Gooding Jr. And Beyoncé bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2003. The timing in The Fighting Temptations 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.

The Fighting Temptations is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Cuba Gooding Jr.'s comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Fighting Temptations was released in 2003, directed by Jonathan Lynn. The full 122-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.