Young Sheldon (2017)
▸ Must watch
Young Sheldon is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Young Sheldon landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 3,102 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with family threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 3,102 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
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Good to know
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Molaro
Cast
Iain Armitage
Sheldon Cooper
Zoe Perry
Mary Cooper
Lance Barber
George Cooper
Montana Jordan
Georgie Cooper
Raegan Revord
Missy Cooper
Annie Potts
Connie Tucker
Where to watch in New Zealand
NetflixAmazon Prime VideoDisney PlusHBO Max Amazon Channel
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Amazon Video
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Young Sheldon worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with family threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Where can I watch Young Sheldon?
You can stream Young Sheldon in New Zealand on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What language is Young Sheldon in?
Young Sheldon is an English series (Comedy / Family).