World's Greatest Dad

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, World's Greatest Dad is available in the US on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 660 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Robin Williams — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Philo — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

World's Greatest Dad arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in World's Greatest Dad land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there. Robin Williams and Alexie Gilmore lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2009. World's Greatest Dad 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, World's Greatest Dad is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Robin Williams 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.

World's Greatest Dad was released in 2009, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. 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.