The Other Woman

The Other Woman is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on fuboTV and FXNow, 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. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 3,753 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Cameron Diaz is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Disney Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Other Woman is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Other Woman land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB. Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. The Other Woman earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Other Woman. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Cameron Diaz anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.