3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
3rd Rock from the Sun is streaming in Australia on Stan.
The verdict
3rd Rock from the Sun ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 586 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 22 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on Stan.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English family, leaning sci-fi & fantasy, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 586 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~22 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Terry Turner
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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