The Paper Tigers

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — The Paper Tigers in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video earns the label on its own. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 133 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Alain Uy sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Paper Tigers earns its spot. The jokes in The Paper Tigers land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master. Between them, Alain Uy and Ron Yuan carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2020. The timing in The Paper Tigers is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 Paper Tigers is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Alain Uy'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 Paper Tigers was released in 2020, directed by Quoc Bao Tran. The full 108-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.