Petticoat Junction (1963)
English · Comedy / Family · 30 min
★ 5.9 Few ratings 42 ratings
Released 24 Sept 1963
Page updated 2 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
The few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.9 from 42 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LukewarmCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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Petticoat Junction is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Petticoat Junction are lukewarm on this English series. It's sitting at 5.9/10 on TMDB across 42 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with a family streak. Only 42 people have rated it, so treat that 5.9 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 42 votes is a thin sample
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 7 seasons of it
- 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 Bradley family are proud owners of the Shady Rest Hotel. Kate and her three young daughters do the job of running the hotel.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~30 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Paul Henning
Cast

Edgar Buchanan
Joe Carson

Mike Minor
Steve Elliott

Meredith MacRae
Billie Jo Bradley

Linda Henning
Betty Jo Bradley

Lori Saunders
Bobbie Jo Bradley

Frank Cady
Sam Drucker
Where to watch in New Zealand
Amazon Prime Video
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in New Zealand
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Frequently asked
Is Petticoat Junction worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — The few who rated it are lukewarm on it (based on only 42 ratings). It rates 5.9/10 on audience ratings. This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with a family streak. Only 42 people have rated it, so treat that 5.9 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Petticoat Junction?
You can stream Petticoat Junction in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
What language is Petticoat Junction in?
Petticoat Junction is an English series (Comedy / Family).
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