Rick and Morty (2013)
Kernel Score: 94% · 10,713 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2013-12-02
Seasons: 9 · 81 episodes
Is Rick and Morty worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A fast, crude, clever animated sci-fi comedy about a reckless scientist and his grandson. It is funny and inventive, but extremely cynical and often vulgar.
Watch it if you
- enjoy dark, adult animated comedy
- like sci-fi parody
- want fast jokes and big ideas
Skip it if you
- dislike crude humour
- want warm, gentle shows
Best for: Late-night binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Rick and Morty
- Stream: Hulu, YouTube TV, Adult Swim, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Adult Swim
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.
Rick and Morty parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Rick and Morty is an adult animated sci-fi comedy with dark humor, alcoholism themes, and crude content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Sci-fi adventures frequently involve dark, cartoonish violence and disturbing scenarios.
- Language: Moderate — Crude and irreverent language is common throughout the adult animated series.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Alcoholism is a recurring character trait and plot theme for the grandfather figure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith (voice)
- Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith (voice)
- Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith (voice)
- Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez (voice)
- Harry Belden as Morty Smith (voice)
Rick and Morty FAQ
Is Rick and Morty worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A fast, crude, clever animated sci-fi comedy about a reckless scientist and his grandson. It is funny and inventive, but extremely cynical and often vulgar.
Where can I watch Rick and Morty?
In the US you can stream Rick and Morty on Hulu, YouTube TV, Adult Swim and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Adult Swim and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Rick and Morty OK for kids?
Rick and Morty is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Rick and Morty is an adult animated sci-fi comedy with dark humor, alcoholism themes, and crude content.
What shows are like Rick and Morty?
If you liked Rick and Morty, try Solar Opposites, The Venture Bros., Final Space and Love, Death & Robots.