Futurama (1999)
English · Animation / Comedy · TV-14
★ 8.4 Solid 3,903 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released Mar 28, 1999
Page updated Sep 16 2026
Futurama is streaming in the US on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV.
The verdict
Futurama ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 3,903 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In the US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV.
Critics loved it — special praise for the animation. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English animation with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 3,903 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 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? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Matt Groening
Cast

Billy West
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 US
HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesFandango At Home
Availability as of Sep 16 2026 — 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. This is 11 seasons deep — English animation with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Where can I watch Futurama?
You can stream Futurama in the US on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow.
Is Futurama family friendly?
Futurama is rated TV-14. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Futurama in?
Futurama is an English series (Animation / Comedy).
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