The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 3,039 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Miles Teller sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Spectacular Now is worth clearing space for. The Spectacular Now does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. The chemistry Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 2013. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Spectacular Now holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Spectacular Now respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Miles Teller is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.