The Notorious Bettie Page

The Notorious Bettie Page is currently streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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. With 190 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Gretchen Mol's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Foxtel Now.

The Notorious Bettie Page arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Notorious Bettie Page from the crowd. Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day. The chemistry Gretchen Mol and Chris Bauer bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The Notorious Bettie Page came out in 2006. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Notorious Bettie Page holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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 Notorious Bettie Page. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Gretchen Mol's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Notorious Bettie Page was released in 2006, directed by Mary Harron. The full 91-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.