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The Wonder Years

2021·Show
32Episodes in2Seasons·TV-PG

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The Wonder Years fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Return to wonder.

A coming of age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama through the point-of-view of imaginative 12 year-old Dean. With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections show how his family found their “wonder years” in a turbulent time. Inspired by the classic series of the same name.
Nostalgic Period PieceFamily-Centric DramaComing-of-Age StoryHeartwarming & HumorousSocial CommentaryHistorical Setting (1960s)Gentle ObservationHopeful ToneIntergenerational Appeal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wonder Years

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Where can I stream The Wonder Years legally?

The Wonder Years is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wonder Years worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wonder Years rated?

TV-PG

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

How many seasons does The Wonder Years have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 32 episodes of about 21 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wonder Years?

Critics86
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Wonder Years higher (86) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Wonder Years air?

It ran from 2021 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is The Wonder Years in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wonder Years?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wonder Years in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wonder Years use?

Too Hungry to Be PoliteOperation: JealousyDeliberate Values DissonanceDangerous Senior DriverPlatonic KissingSlice of LifeWelcome to the Big CityDue to the DeadDowner BeginningMood WhiplashGreen-Eyed MonsterCool Auntand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Wonder Years, including Too Hungry to Be Polite, Operation: Jealousy, Deliberate Values Dissonance.