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Simsala Grimm

1999 – 2010Show3 seasons52 episodesNR

AnimationKids
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring animated series about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S1E5 "Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren" 8.7

Episodes

8.1
7.7
8.7

Story

SimsalaGrimm is a German television series, consisting of stories based on fairy tales by Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Anderson and other notable authors.

Feels like

  • Classic Fairy Tales
  • Children's Animation
  • Wholesome & Magical
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Adventure & Friendship
  • Gentle Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Traditional Animation
  • Moral Lessons

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gerhard Hahn

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1999 · December 31, 2010 · Ended

First aired
November 1, 1999
Last aired
December 31, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

No Body Left Behind, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Musical Exposition +9

  • No Body Left Behind
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Musical Exposition
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • What Would X Do?
  • The Guards Must Be Crazy
  • Alternate Universe
  • Nobody Here but Us Statues
  • Totem Pole Trench
  • Beauty Equals Goodness
  • No Immortal Inertia

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Simsala Grimm?"

Questions about Simsala Grimm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Simsala Grimm?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Simsala Grimm worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of Simsala Grimm is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren (season 1, episode 5) at 8.7, and the lowest is Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (season 2, episode 1) at 6.6.

Is Simsala Grimm okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Simsala Grimm?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2010.

Can I half-watch Simsala Grimm?

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 Simsala Grimm?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.