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Old Enough!

1991 – nowShow32 seasons101 episodes

FamilyReality
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A heartwarming, uplifting reality series about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

32 seasons · 101 episodes · best: S1E7 "Episode #1.7" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
7.5

Story

Children go on errands all by themselves for the very first time as a camera crew follows along in this beloved, long-running reality show from Japan.

Feels like

  • Wholesome Reality
  • Japanese Culture
  • Children's Journey
  • Heartwarming
  • Innocence
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Observational
  • Family Friendly
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Endearing

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kôkichi Satô

Everyone

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Facts

June 8, 1991 · January 1, 2023 · Still running

First aired
June 8, 1991
Latest episode
January 1, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
32 seasons · 101 episodes
Genres
Reality, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Adorably Precocious Child, Free-Range Children, Parental Neglect +2

  • Adorably Precocious Child
  • Free-Range Children
  • Parental Neglect
  • Rite of Passage
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Old Enough!?"

Questions about Old Enough!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Old Enough!?

Netflix

In the United States, Old Enough! streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Old Enough! worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is Old Enough! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Old Enough!?

34 h

About 34 hours: 101 episodes in 32 seasons of about 20 minutes each since 1991, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Old Enough!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Old Enough!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 10 for wholesome.

Is Old Enough! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.