My Mad Fat Diary (2013)
Kernel Score: 89% · 145 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2013-01-14
Seasons: 3 · 16 episodes
Where to watch My Mad Fat Diary
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl Rae, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has spent four months after attempting suicide, begins to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and her group, who are unaware of Rae's mental health and body image problems, believing she was in France for the past four months.
My Mad Fat Diary parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that My Mad Fat Diary follows a teenage girl navigating mental health struggles, body image, and recovery after a psychiatric hospital stay.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — 1990s teen setting implies some incidental depictions of alcohol among older teens.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sharon Rooney as Rachel 'Rae' Earl
- Nico Mirallegro as Finn Nelson
- Jodie Comer as Chloe Gemell
- Dan Cohen as Archie
- Ciara Baxendale as Izzy
- Jordan Murphy as Arnold 'Chop' Peters
- Darren Evans as Danny Two Hats
- Ian Hart as Dr. Kester Gill
- Claire Rushbrook as Linda Earl
- Bamshad Abedi-Amin as Karim
My Mad Fat Diary FAQ
Is My Mad Fat Diary good?
My Mad Fat Diary has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 145 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Mad Fat Diary?
In the US you can stream My Mad Fat Diary on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video.
Is My Mad Fat Diary OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that My Mad Fat Diary follows a teenage girl navigating mental health struggles, body image, and recovery after a psychiatric hospital stay.
What shows are like My Mad Fat Diary?
If you liked My Mad Fat Diary, try Tyler Perry's Sistas, The League of Gentlemen, Martin and Drop Dead Diva.