Wild Oats

Looking for something that actually makes you laugh, available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film Amazon Channel? Wild Oats delivers. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 97 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Shirley MacLaine is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Wild Oats is worth clearing space for. Wild Oats gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Everything changes for Eva when she receives an insurance settlement check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime. Between them, Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2016. What keeps Wild Oats from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Wild Oats respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Shirley MacLaine 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.

Wild Oats was released in 2016, directed by Andy Tennant. The full 96-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.