Netflix has delivered an early New Year's treat for British comedy fans, adding a cult classic film that viewers are passionately calling one of the funniest movies ever made.
The streaming giant has made the 2010 sci-fi comedy Hot Tub Time Machine available in its UK library. This follows the festive period, where subscribers are now looking beyond Christmas films for entertainment before the New Year begins.
A Gloriously Ridiculous Plot
The film centres on three friends facing mid-life crises. Adam (John Cusack) has been dumped, Nick (Craig Robinson) is trapped in a dead-end job, and Lou (Rob Corddry) is a reckless party animal whose suicide attempt prompts the group to take a holiday.
They head to a run-down ski resort, the site of the legendary Winterfest of 1986, a trip they fondly remember. Joined by Adam's nephew, Jacob (Clark Duke), they discover a vintage hot tub in their hotel room. The adventure truly begins when they accidentally spill an illegal energy drink on the tub's controls, magically transporting them back to the iconic Winterfest of 1986.
Despite a warning from a mysterious repairman, played by comedy icon Chevy Chase, the group quickly finds the rule about not changing the past impossible to follow.
Star-Studded Cast and Fan Adoration
The film boasts a lineup of familiar faces led by 80s film star John Cusack. He is supported by a stellar comedic ensemble including Rob Corddry, The Office legend Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke.
While Hot Tub Time Machine holds a 64% score on Rotten Tomatoes, its audience reception tells a different story. Fans have flooded comment sections with praise, labelling it an "all time favourite" and "one of the funniest movies I'd ever seen".
Other viewers have described it as a "gloriously ridiculous blast from the past" filled with "hilarious antics and non-stop fun and humor". One ardent fan even stated, "To me, it's one of the real last modern funny films of this century."
Your Next Watch is Ready
For viewers seeking a laugh-out-loud escape that blends sci-fi, nostalgia, and outright absurdity, this film has become a go-to recommendation. Its arrival on Netflix provides the perfect opportunity to revisit the chaos or discover it for the first time.
Hot Tub Time Machine is available to stream now on Netflix in the UK.
