Big Little Lies (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,652 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2017-02-19
Seasons: 2 · 14 episodes
Where to watch Big Little Lies
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
Big Little Lies parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Big Little Lies is a mature drama dealing with domestic abuse, rape, and murder among suburban families.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts domestic violence, rape, and a murder mystery central to the plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Contains references to infidelity and sexual violence as plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Nicole Kidman as Celeste Wright
- Reese Witherspoon as Madeline Mackenzie
- Shailene Woodley as Jane Chapman
- Laura Dern as Renata Klein
- Alexander Skarsgård as Perry Wright
- Adam Scott as Ed Mackenzie
- James Tupper as Nathan Carlson
- Zoë Kravitz as Bonnie Carlson
- Meryl Streep as Mary Louise Wright
- Iain Armitage as Ziggy Chapman
Big Little Lies FAQ
Is Big Little Lies good?
Big Little Lies has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,652 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Big Little Lies?
In the US you can stream Big Little Lies on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Big Little Lies OK for kids?
Big Little Lies is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Big Little Lies is a mature drama dealing with domestic abuse, rape, and murder among suburban families.
What shows are like Big Little Lies?
If you liked Big Little Lies, try Maid, Under the Bridge, When They See Us and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.