Sesame Street (1969)
Sesame Street is streaming in the US on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids.
The verdict
Sesame Street holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 293 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In the US you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Kids.
Is it worth starting?
This is 56 seasons deep — English kids with comedy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 56-season show this week
- you're after something harder. It's rated TV-Y
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 293 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
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | TV-Y · Check rating |
| Genre | Kids / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lloyd Morrisett
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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