How I Met Your Mother (2005)
▸ Must watch
How I Met Your Mother is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
How I Met Your Mother landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 5,961 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 9 seasons deep — English comedy. With 5,961 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.1/10 that holds up over 5,961 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- 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
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Good to know
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Craig Thomas
Cast
Josh Radnor
Ted Mosby
Neil Patrick Harris
Barney Stinson
Jason Segel
Marshall Eriksen
Alyson Hannigan
Lily Aldrin
Cobie Smulders
Robin Scherbatsky
Cristin Milioti
Tracy McConnell
Where to watch in New Zealand
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is How I Met Your Mother worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.1/10 on audience ratings. This is 9 seasons deep — English comedy. With 5,961 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch How I Met Your Mother?
You can stream How I Met Your Mother in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What language is How I Met Your Mother in?
How I Met Your Mother is an English series (Comedy).