Being Ian

2005·Show
63Episodes in3Seasons·TV-Y7
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

Being Ian is a Canadian animated series produced by Studio B Productions, Corus Entertainment and Nelvana, focusing on 12-year-old Ian Kelley, who aspires to become a filmmaker. It originally aired from January 1, 2005 to April 22, 2007. The series is created by and based on the early life of actor/writer Ian James Corlett. It is set in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. Produced in 2004, it debuted January 4, 2005 on YTV. The series aired in the United States on Qubo from September 19, 2009 - October 24, 2009.
Wholesome Animated ComedyComing-of-Age StoryFilmmaking AspirationsFamily ShenanigansRelatable ChildhoodCharacter-Driven HumorOptimistic & LivelyQuirky ProtagonistCanadian Animation

Crew

Written by:
Dennis Heaton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Being Ian

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Where can I stream Being Ian legally?

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Being Ian 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, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, 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 Being Ian worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Being Ian rated?

TV-Y7

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

How many seasons does Being Ian have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 63 episodes.

When did Being Ian air?

It ran from 2005 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Being Ian in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Being Ian?

6AUCADEGBGGUS

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What tropes does Being Ian use?

Sand Bridge at Low TideFun with AcronymsAlliterative NameFinishing Each Other's SentencesBalloon BellySticky SituationChuck Cunningham SyndromeEarn Your Happy EndingThe UnintelligibleBy the Lights of Their EyesCompany CameoTell Him I'm Not Speaking to Himand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 storytelling tropes for Being Ian, including Sand Bridge at Low Tide, Fun with Acronyms, Alliterative Name.

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