The Little Hours

The Little Hours is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 660 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Alison Brie — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason The Little Hours keeps coming up in conversation. The Little Hours does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister Alessandra, Sister Ginevra and Sister Fernanda, try unsuccessfully to find out what their purpose in life is, a conundrum that each of them faces in different ways. Alison Brie and Dave Franco lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. What keeps The Little Hours 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Little Hours is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Alison Brie 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.