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Mr. Bean

1990·Show
14Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
IMDb8.6Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes100%94%
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Where to watch

PrimeBritboxThe RokuFandango at Home FreeBritBox

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Mr. Bean fingerprint

Very funny, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy10
  • Absurdist Humor9

World

Everyday modern life and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting10
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

The Amazing Mr. Bean!

Mr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever he goes.
Silent Comedy MasterclassIconic Physical HumorNostalgic British SitcomAbsurd Everyday ScenariosUniversal AppealChildlike EccentricityLow-Stakes ChaosMemorable Musical ThemeComfort Viewing Classic

Crew

Directed by:
John Birkin, Paul Weiland, John Howard Davies
Written by:
Rowan Atkinson, Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis
Produced by:
John Howard Davies, Sue Vertue, Peter Bennett-Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mr. Bean

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Bean legally?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuFandango at Home FreeBritBoxPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Mr. Bean is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. 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 Mr. Bean worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94/100 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Bean rated?

TV-PG

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

How many seasons does Mr. Bean have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 14 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Bean?

Critics100
Audiences90

Not quite. Critics rate Mr. Bean higher (100) than audiences (90). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Mr. Bean air?

It ran from 1990 to 1995 and has ended.

What language is Mr. Bean in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Bean?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Bean in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr. Bean use?

Unexplained RecoveryDitzy GeniusIrregular SeriesUncertain DoomBritish Royal GuardsManchildAside GlanceCheating by CopyingCloudcuckoolanderTheir Name Really Is "Barkeep"Handing Over the Crap SackSpecial Guestand 211 more

TV Tropes lists 223 storytelling tropes for Mr. Bean, including Unexplained Recovery, Ditzy Genius, Irregular Series.