Sesame Street (1969)
Sesame Street is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Netflix Kids.
The verdict
Sesame Street holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 293 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Netflix Kids.
Is it worth starting?
This is 56 seasons deep — English kids with comedy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 56-season show this week
- you're after something harder. It's rated G
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 293 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Kids / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lloyd Morrisett
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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