Up 'n' Under

Between the constant churn of new releases, Up 'n' Under is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 5/10 TMDB score, built from 16 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Gary Olsen sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Up 'n' Under earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Up 'n' Under from the crowd. The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years. Ex-pro Arthur bets their boss that he could train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. But to do so he must first get them into shape with the help of the very attractive Hazel Scott. Between them, Gary Olsen and Samantha Womack carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 1998. Up 'n' Under 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Up 'n' Under. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Gary Olsen anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Up 'n' Under was released in 1998, directed by John Godber. The full 99-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.