Tremors 5: Bloodlines

Right now you can watch Tremors 5: Bloodlines on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 464 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Michael Gross is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Tremors 5: Bloodlines earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Tremors 5: Bloodlines from the crowd. When Gummer is hired to capture a deadly creature terrorizing South Africa, he and his new sidekick, Travis Welker, engage in another battle of survival against the fiercely aggressive Graboids. Michael Gross and Jamie Kennedy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2015. What keeps Tremors 5: Bloodlines from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Tremors 5: Bloodlines is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Michael Gross's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.