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Benjamin the Elephant

1989 – 2002Show3 seasons65 episodes

AnimationKids
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

On the show, the eponymous main character resides at the Newtown Zoo, with friends Otto and Stella. The adventures Benjamin gets involved in often require slipping into various roles, learning new jobs, or discovering new and distant places.

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 scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Benjamin the Elephant episodes

3 seasons · 65 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Das Zookonzert, 6.2
  2. S1 E3 Benjamin Blümchen als Detektiv, 6.6
  3. S1 E6 Benjamin Blümchen als Ritter, 5.6
  4. S1 E8 Benjamin Blümchen als Koch, 7.8
  5. S1 E16 Benjamin Blümchen und der Weihnachtsmann, 6.8
  6. S1 E17 Benjamin Blümchen und die Eisprinzessin, 7.0
  7. S1 E19 Das Geheimnis der Tempelkatze, 5.4

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gerhard Hahn
Written by
Elfie Donnelly
Produced by
Gabi Salomon, Jutta Buschenhagen
Music by
Heiko Rüsse, Michael Thilo

Everyone

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

Facts

March 1, 1989 · May 1, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 1, 1989
Last aired
May 1, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 65 episodes
Genres
Kids, Animation
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Alliterative Name, Animals Not to Scale, Anthropomorphic Shift +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Benjamin the Elephant?"

Questions about Benjamin the Elephant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Benjamin the Elephant?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Benjamin the Elephant worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Benjamin the Elephant okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Benjamin the Elephant?

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 Benjamin the Elephant?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Benjamin the Elephant in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Benjamin the Elephant use?

Alliterative NameAnimals Not to ScaleAnthropomorphic ShiftThe Astronaut Who Shouldn't BeChuck Cunningham SyndromePerpetual PovertyEarly-Installment WeirdnessTrademark Favorite FoodMeaningful NameBeleaguered AssistantButt-MonkeyNew Job Episodeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Alliterative Name, Animals Not to Scale, and Anthropomorphic Shift.