The Flintstones

The Flintstones is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 2,641 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. John Goodman is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Flintstones keeps coming up in conversation. The Flintstones does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. John Goodman and Elizabeth Perkins lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The Flintstones came out in 1994. The timing in The Flintstones is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Flintstones. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. John Goodman is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.