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Beetlejuice

1989 – 1991Show4 seasons109 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–7.9

A nostalgic, dreamlike animated series about fantasy and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for tears, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 109 episodes · best: S4E65 "Not So Peaceful Pines" 8.7

Episodes

7.8
7.6
7.8
7.9

Story

The adventures of preteen goth Lydia Deetz and her undead friend Beetlejuice as they explore The Neitherworld, a wacky afterlife realm inhabited by monsters, ghosts, ghouls and zombies.

Feels like

  • Gothic Afterlife Comedy
  • Tim Burton Aesthetic
  • Zany Cartoon Energy
  • Monster Mash Melodies
  • Preteen Angst & Adventure
  • Surreal Ghost Logic
  • Cult Classic Nostalgia
  • Wacky Character Dynamics
  • Macabre Humor

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Patsy Cameron, Tony Marino, Tedd Anasti
Produced by
Patrick Loubert, Clive A. Smith, Michael Hirsh

Everyone

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

Facts

September 9, 1989 · December 6, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1989
Last aired
December 6, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 109 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

In Medias Res, Always Save the Girl, Pop-Culture Pun Episode Title +9

  • In Medias Res
  • Always Save the Girl
  • Pop-Culture Pun Episode Title
  • Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Project
  • Never Say "Die"
  • Surrealism
  • Captain Colorbeard
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • Interspecies Romance
  • Big "WHAT?!"
  • Literal Genie
  • 555

12 of 349 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Beetlejuice?"

Questions about Beetlejuice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beetlejuice?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Beetlejuice streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Beetlejuice worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Beetlejuice okay for kids?

TV-Y7ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Beetlejuice?

40 h

About 40 hours: 109 episodes in 4 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1991.

Will Beetlejuice make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Beetlejuice?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Beetlejuice use?

In Medias ResAlways Save the GirlPop-Culture Pun Episode TitleDo-It-Yourself Plumbing ProjectNever Say "Die"SurrealismCaptain ColorbeardBrilliant, but LazyInterspecies RomanceBig "WHAT?!"Literal Genie555and 337 more

TV Tropes lists 349 tropes for it, including In Medias Res, Always Save the Girl, and Pop-Culture Pun Episode Title.