Triangle of Sadness

Right now you can watch Triangle of Sadness in the US on Netflix and Kanopy — 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. 2,916 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Harris Dickinson's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Triangle of Sadness arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Triangle of Sadness does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged, alcoholic captain. What first appears Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island in a struggle of hierarchy. Harris Dickinson and Charlbi Dean lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2022. What keeps Triangle of Sadness 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Triangle of Sadness respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Harris Dickinson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.