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Mr. Benn

1971 – 2005Show1 season14 episodes

AnimationKids
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Popular British children's animation series. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive Road.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Mr. Benn episodes

1 season · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Red Knight, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Hunter, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 The Clown, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Mr Benn Goes Ballooning, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Wizard, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Spaceman, 7.5
  7. S1 E7 Cook, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Caveman, 7.7
  9. S1 E9 Zoo Keeper, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 The Frogman, 7.5
  11. S1 E11 Cowboy, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 Mr Benn and the Magic Carpet, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Pirate, 7.6
  14. S1 E14 Gladiator, 6.6

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Pat Kirby
Written by
David McKee
Music by
Alec Dankworth, Brian Dee, Kenny Wheeler

Everyone

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

Facts

February 25, 1971 · January 1, 2005 · Ended

First aired
February 25, 1971
Last aired
January 1, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 14 episodes
Genres
Kids, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Fixing the Game, Circus Episode, Fantasy Keepsake +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Benn?"

Questions about Mr. Benn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Benn?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mr. Benn from Google Play Movies. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mr. Benn worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Mr. Benn okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Mr. Benn?

4 h

About 4 hours: 14 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Mr. Benn?

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 Mr. Benn?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Mr. Benn use?

Fixing the GameCircus EpisodeFantasy KeepsakeBritish BrevityCowboy EpisodePlanet of HatsNon-Ironic ClownActual Pacifist"Arabian Nights" DaysBecoming the CostumeIndy PloyWizard Classicand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Fixing the Game, Circus Episode, and Fantasy Keepsake.