Gravity Falls (2012)

Kernel Score: 90% · 3,384 ratings

Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

First aired: 2012-06-15

Seasons: 2 · 40 episodes

Is Gravity Falls worth watching?

Must-watch. A smart animated mystery about twins spending a strange summer in an odd town. It's funny, inventive, and surprisingly clever with its running puzzles, and it works for kids and adults alike. Few cartoons end as well.

Watch it if you

  • love animated shows with an ongoing mystery
  • enjoy clever jokes and hidden puzzles
  • want a series the whole family can share

Skip it if you

  • prefer realistic live-action drama
  • dislike cartoon-style humour

Best for: Family binge

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Gravity Falls

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Gravity Falls parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that Gravity Falls is a family-friendly mystery adventure with mild supernatural spookiness.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild supernatural mystery elements with no significant violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Gravity Falls

If you liked Gravity Falls, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Over the Garden Wall (2014) — 88%: Short, beautifully strange animated mystery with a creepy edge
  • The Owl House (2020) — 92%: Animated fantasy with great characters and a rich ongoing story
  • Amphibia (2019) — 87%: Cartoon adventure with a funny, resourceful young hero
  • Steven Universe (2013) — 89%: Animated series with heart and a long-running story
  • The Amazing World of Gumball (2011) — 90%: Absurd, inventive cartoon humour with plenty of surprises
  • Rick and Morty (2013) — 94%: Grown-up sci-fi cartoon for older fans of the same weirdness

Cast

  • Jason Ritter as Dipper Pines (voice)
  • Kristen Schaal as Mabel Pines (voice)
  • Alex Hirsch as Grunkle Stan / Soos Ramirez / Old Man McGucket (voice)
  • Linda Cardellini as Wendy Corduroy (voice)

Gravity Falls FAQ

Is Gravity Falls worth watching?

Must-watch. A smart animated mystery about twins spending a strange summer in an odd town. It's funny, inventive, and surprisingly clever with its running puzzles, and it works for kids and adults alike. Few cartoons end as well.

Where can I watch Gravity Falls?

In the US you can stream Gravity Falls on Disney+ and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Gravity Falls OK for kids?

Gravity Falls is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Gravity Falls is a family-friendly mystery adventure with mild supernatural spookiness.

What shows are like Gravity Falls?

If you liked Gravity Falls, try Over the Garden Wall, The Owl House, Amphibia and Steven Universe.