Yesterday

Right now you can watch Yesterday in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Go — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 4,294 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Himesh Patel's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Yesterday earns its spot. Yesterday does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten. Himesh Patel and Lily James lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. What keeps Yesterday 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.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Yesterday. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Himesh Patel is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.