Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

2000·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons·TV-Y7
IMDb6.5

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Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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. Among the Executive Producers are Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, creators of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast who also created the book that the show is based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 to 2002. It can now be seen in the US on Qubo. It also aired on Teletoon for a brief time. Some episodes include original songs to help illustrate the theme or accompany montages that carry the story forward.
Children's Animated SeriesWholesome StorytellingMusical AdventuresCarnival SettingGentle & CharmingCharacter-DrivenEarly Childhood EducationPositive MoralsAnimal Protagonist

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

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Where can I stream Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse legally?

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Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse rated?

TV-Y7

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States.

How many seasons does Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.

When did Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse air?

It ran from 2000 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?

7ATAUCADEGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse, including Sibling Rivalry, Beware the Nice Ones, Motive Misidentification.

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