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Over the Garden Wall

2014·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, stunning style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability10
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Visual Stylization10

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.
Gothic Americana FantasyMelancholic Coming-of-AgeMasterful Original ScoreVisually Distinctive Hand-Drawn AnimationPoetic & Philosophical DialogueBrotherly BondEerie Yet HeartwarmingSeasonal AtmosphereFolklore InspiredEmotional Resonance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Over the Garden Wall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Over the Garden Wall legally?

Over the Garden Wall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Over the Garden Wall worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Over the Garden Wall rated?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Over the Garden Wall have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 12 minutes each.

When did Over the Garden Wall air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Over the Garden Wall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Over the Garden Wall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Over the Garden Wall in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Over the Garden Wall use?

Weird MoonFamily-Unfriendly DeathPantsless Males, Fully-Dressed FemalesThe WonderlandPowered by a Forsaken ChildWham EpisodeTotem Pole TrenchAnimated MusicalMade a SlaveAccidental MurderYear Inside, Hour OutsideTrapped in Another Worldand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for Over the Garden Wall, including Weird Moon, Family-Unfriendly Death, Pantsless Males, Fully-Dressed Females.