Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3 is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and fuboTV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 15,938 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Tom Hanks's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Toy Story 3 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Toy Story 3 from the crowd. Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy. Between them, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2010. Toy Story 3 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Toy Story 3 respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Tom Hanks is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.