Futurama (1999)
Futurama is streaming in Australia on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Futurama ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 3,903 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In Australia you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Critics loved it — special praise for the animation. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English animation with a comedy streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 3,903 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | M · Check rating |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Matt Groening
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 16 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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