The Mistle-Tones

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — The Mistle-Tones in Australia on Disney Plus earns the label on its own. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 61 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tia Mowry's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Mistle-Tones is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Mistle-Tones land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Holly, blessed with an amazing singing voice, is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a legendary local Christmas group which was founded by her late mother years ago. Shocked and upset when the slot goes to the barely talented best friend of the group's leader, Marci, Holly sets out to create her own musical group, The Mistle-Tones. After challenging their rivals to a sing-off on Christmas Eve, Holly finds herself on a journey to the real meaning of Christmas with some new friends and a new love thrown in for good measure. The chemistry Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The Mistle-Tones came out in 2012. The timing in The Mistle-Tones 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 Mistle-Tones is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Tia Mowry anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The Mistle-Tones was released in 2012, directed by Paul Hoen. The full 90-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.