Red Dwarf (1988)
Kernel Score: 88% · 420 TMDB ratings
Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1988-02-15
Seasons: 12 · 73 episodes
Where to watch Red Dwarf
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Pluto TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Red Dwarf parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Red Dwarf is a TV-PG British sci-fi sitcom about the last human alive stranded in deep space.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Craig Charles as Dave Lister
- Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer
- Danny John-Jules as Cat
- Robert Llewellyn as Kryten
Red Dwarf FAQ
Is Red Dwarf good?
Red Dwarf has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Red Dwarf?
In the US you can stream Red Dwarf on Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Red Dwarf OK for kids?
Red Dwarf is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Red Dwarf is a TV-PG British sci-fi sitcom about the last human alive stranded in deep space.
What shows are like Red Dwarf?
If you liked Red Dwarf, try ALF, Mystery Science Theater 3000, I Dream of Jeannie and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.