Walking and Talking

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Walking and Talking is available in the UK on Channel 4 Plus right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 58 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Catherine Keener's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Channel 4 Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Walking and Talking arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Walking and Talking land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back. Catherine Keener and Anne Heche lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1996. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Walking and Talking holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Walking and Talking is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Catherine Keener's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Walking and Talking was released in 1996, directed by Nicole Holofcener. The full 86-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.