The Kissing Booth

The Kissing Booth has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 7,482 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Joey King's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Kissing Booth keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Kissing Booth from the crowd. When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend. Joey King and Joel Courtney lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2018. What keeps The Kissing Booth from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The Kissing Booth is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Joey King anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.