The Amazing World of Gumball (2011)
The Amazing World of Gumball is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids.
The verdict
The Amazing World of Gumball has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.5/10 on TMDB across 1,795 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English animation with family threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 on 1,795 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.
Good to know
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ben Bocquelet
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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