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MythBusters (2003)

English · Documentary · 43 min
★ 7.8 Solid 656 ratings
Released 23 Jan 2003
Page updated 5 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 7.8 from 656 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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MythBusters is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.

What the audience says

MythBusters is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 656 ratings, well above what most films manage.

Is it worth starting?

This is 16 seasons deep — English documentary. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.

Why
Currently 7.8/10 from 656 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

MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.

Good to know

Runtime~43 min per episode
GenreDocumentary
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Peter Rees

Cast

Brian Louden
Brian Louden
Self - Host
Jonathan Lung
Jonathan Lung
Self - Host
Robert Lee
Robert Lee
Self - Narrator (voice)

Where to watch in New Zealand

Amazon Prime Video

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: All Prime Video titles in New Zealand

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is MythBusters worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.8/10 on audience ratings. This is 16 seasons deep — English documentary. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch MythBusters?
You can stream MythBusters in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
What language is MythBusters in?
MythBusters is an English series (Documentary).
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