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Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

2000 – 2002Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationKids
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is a Canadian animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John van Bruggen, Stuart Shankly, Michael Smukavic
Written by
Kim Thompson, Bob Ardiel, Bridget Newson

Everyone

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

Facts

September 30, 2000 · January 26, 2002 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 2000
Last aired
January 26, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Sibling Rivalry, Beware the Nice Ones, Motive Misidentification +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?"

Questions about Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?

PrimePluto TVAmebatvKartoonTubi TV

In the United States, Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse streams on Prime, Amebatv, and Kartoon, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2002.

Can I half-watch Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse use?

Sibling RivalryBeware the Nice OnesMotive MisidentificationMr. Vice GuyProne to TearsDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentDeadpan SnarkerTwo-Headed CoinHoist by His Own PetardQuaking with FearTempting Fate"Shaggy Dog" Storyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Sibling Rivalry, Beware the Nice Ones, and Motive Misidentification.