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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1987·Show
193Episodes in10Seasons·TV-Y7
IMDb7.9Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes–91%
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Where to watch

Paramount+

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Pop culture, the future, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Four turtles fall into the sewers and are befriended by Hamato Yoshi a Japanese man sent to New York who was forced to live in the sewers. One day he sees a strange green glow which transforms the four turtles into human-like creatures. Hamato (now Master Splinter) changes into a giant rat from the green glow and teaches the turtles the skills of the ninja as they team up with news reporter April O'Neil to battle against Yoshi's arch enemy Shredder and Krang, an alien warlord from Dimension X.
Nostalgic Saturday Morning CartoonAction-Adventure ComedyFamily-Friendly HeroicsIconic Pop Culture PhenomenonSlapstick HumorTeam DynamicsSci-Fi Fantasy BlendComfort ViewingCatchy Theme SongCampy Villainy

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshikatsu Kasai, Rowby Goren, Bill Wolf
Written by:
David Wise, Michael Reaves, Francis Moss
Produced by:
Kara Vallow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles legally?

Paramount+

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rated?

TV-Y7

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

How many seasons does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 193 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

When did Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles air?

It ran from 1987 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use?

Deadpan SnarkerThe ProfessorFish PeopleElaborate Underground BaseAdaptation DistillationOfficial Cosplay GearIntra-Franchise CrossoverAlternate ContinuityDistaff CounterpartInterdimensional Travel DeviceAnimal SuperheroesAliens Speaking Englishand 177 more

TV Tropes lists 189 storytelling tropes for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including Deadpan Snarker, The Professor, Fish People.