The Trouble with Jessica

Skip the endless scrolling — The Trouble with Jessica, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and OVID, is exactly the comedy you were looking for. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Alan Tudyk — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Trouble with Jessica earns its spot. The Trouble with Jessica gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Sarah and Tom are in terrible financial trouble. On the brink of losing everything, they’ve managed to find a buyer for their stylish London home. When their best friends Richard and Beth come round for a final dinner, an uninvited old friend, Jessica, tags along. Alan Tudyk and Shirley Henderson lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2024. The Trouble with Jessica 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Trouble with Jessica respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Alan Tudyk sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Trouble with Jessica was released in 2024, directed by Matt Winn. The full 90-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.