Topper

Topper, in the US on fuboTV and Cineverse, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 140 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Constance Bennett sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on fuboTV.

There is a reason Topper keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Topper land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife. Constance Bennett and Cary Grant lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 1937. Topper earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Topper is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Constance Bennett 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.

Topper was released in 1937, directed by Norman Z. McLeod. The full 97-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.