The Story of Us

Between the constant churn of new releases, The Story of Us in Australia on Foxtel Now is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Bruce Willis leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Foxtel Now and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Story of Us keeps coming up in conversation. The Story of Us does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After 15 years of marriage, Katie and her husband, Ben, have grown apart. While they keep up the facade of having a contented marriage, mostly to not worry their children, they aren't happy together and argue frequently. While the kids are away at camp, Katie and Ben decide to separate and try to reassess their relationship to see if they should stay together or split up for good. Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1999. What keeps The Story of Us from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Story of Us. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Bruce Willis is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Story of Us was released in 1999, directed by Rob Reiner. The full 96-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.