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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

1968 – 1970Show3 seasons91 episodes

Family
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A heartwarming, nostalgic family series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S1E12 "The Swagman" 8.3

Episodes

7.2
6.8
6.9

Story

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo is an Australian television series telling the adventures of a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo, and the various visitors to the fictional Waratah National Park in Duffys Forest, near Sydney, New South Wales.

Feels like

  • Classic Australian Children's TV
  • Wholesome Animal Adventure
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Nature & Conservation Themes
  • Family-Friendly Mystery
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Educational Entertainment

Cast

24 of 56 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Fullilove, Max Varnel, Peter Maxwell
Written by
Ross Napier, Lee Robinson, Joy Cavill
Produced by
John McCallum
Music by
Eric Jupp

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 1968 · March 16, 1970 · Ended

First aired
February 5, 1968
Last aired
March 16, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 91 episodes
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

A Boy and His X, Abandoned Mine, Animated Adaptation +9

  • A Boy and His X
  • Abandoned Mine
  • Animated Adaptation
  • Beach Episode
  • The Boxing Episode
  • Timmy in a Well
  • Cast the Expert
  • Home Base
  • Noisy Nature
  • Missing Mom
  • Parent Service
  • Evil Poacher

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?"

Questions about Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Skippy the Bush Kangaroo worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Skippy the Bush Kangaroo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Skippy the Bush Kangaroo use?

A Boy and His XAbandoned MineAnimated AdaptationBeach EpisodeThe Boxing EpisodeTimmy in a WellCast the ExpertHome BaseNoisy NatureMissing MomParent ServiceEvil Poacherand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including A Boy and His X, Abandoned Mine, and Animated Adaptation.