The Infidel

Skip the endless scrolling — The Infidel, in the US on Fawesome, is exactly the comedy you were looking for. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 130 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Omid Djalili sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Fawesome and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Infidel earns its spot. The Infidel does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Based in a London suburb Mahmud Nasir lives with his wife, Saamiya, and two children, Rashid and Nabi. His son plans to marry Uzma, the step-daughter of Egyptian-born Arshad Al-Masri, a so-called 'Hate Cleric' from Waziristan, Pakistan. Mahmud, who is not exactly a devout Muslim, he drinks alcohol, and does not pray five times, but does agree that he will appease Arshad, without whose approval the marriage cannot take place. Between them, Omid Djalili and Richard Schiff carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2010. The Infidel earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Infidel respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Omid Djalili 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.

The Infidel was released in 2010, directed by Josh Appignanesi. The full 105-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.