Uncle Drew

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Uncle Drew is available in Australia on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the US on Hulu and YouTube TV right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 598 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Kyrie Irving leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Uncle Drew earns its spot. Uncle Drew gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament. Kyrie Irving and Lil Rel Howery lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2018. What keeps Uncle Drew from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Uncle Drew respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Kyrie Irving 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.