The Spitfire Grill

Between the constant churn of new releases, The Spitfire Grill in the US on Hoopla is the comedy actually worth stopping for. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 67 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Alison Elliott leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Spitfire Grill earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Spitfire Grill from the crowd. Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others. Alison Elliott and Ellen Burstyn lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 1996. The Spitfire Grill earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Spitfire Grill 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. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Alison Elliott anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The Spitfire Grill was released in 1996, directed by Lee David Zlotoff. The full 117-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.