Home Improvement (1991)
▸ Worth a watch
Home Improvement is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Home Improvement holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 748 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 22 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English comedy. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 748 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~22 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Carmen Finestra
Cast
Tim Allen
Tim Taylor
Earl Hindman
Wilson Wilson Jr.
Richard Karn
Al Borland
Debbe Dunning
Heidi
Zachery Ty Bryan
Brad Taylor
Taran Noah Smith
Mark Taylor
Where to watch in the UK
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Home Improvement worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. This is 8 seasons deep — English comedy. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Where can I watch Home Improvement?
You can stream Home Improvement in the UK on Disney Plus.
What language is Home Improvement in?
Home Improvement is an English series (Comedy).