Futurama (1999)
▸ Must watch
The verdict
Futurama ranks near the top of the current English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 3,833 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Critics loved it — special praise for the animation. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Matt Groening
Cast
Billy West
Philip J. Fry / Professor Farnsworth / Zoidberg / Zapp Brannigan (voice)
Katey Sagal
Leela (voice)
John DiMaggio
Bender (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Mom (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Morbo / Kif Kroker (voice)
Lauren Tom
Amy Wong (voice)
Where to watch in the UK
Disney Plus
Availability as of 2026-08-09 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Futurama worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.4/10 on audience ratings. Critics loved it — special praise for the animation.
Where can I watch Futurama?
You can stream Futurama in the UK on Disney Plus.
Is Futurama family friendly?
Futurama is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Futurama in?
Futurama is an English series (Animation / Comedy).