Samurai Jack (2001)
Kernel Score: 89% · 869 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Animation
First aired: 2001-08-10
Seasons: 5 · 60 episodes
Where to watch Samurai Jack
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Free with ads: Spectrum On Demand, Adult Swim
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's evil robot warlords. Jack travels this foreign landscape in search of a time portal that can return him to his home time so he can "undo the future that is Aku!".
Samurai Jack parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Samurai Jack is an animated action series about a warrior fighting evil robot warlords with sword and gun violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense sword and gun violence against robot warlords in a dystopian future is central to the show.
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
- Phil LaMarr as Samurai Jack (voice)
- Greg Baldwin as Aku (voice)
- Tara Strong as Ashi (voice)
- Grey DeLisle as The High Priestess (voice)
Samurai Jack FAQ
Is Samurai Jack good?
Samurai Jack has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 869 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Samurai Jack?
In the US you can stream Samurai Jack on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and Adult Swim and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Samurai Jack OK for kids?
Samurai Jack is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Samurai Jack is an animated action series about a warrior fighting evil robot warlords with sword and gun violence.
What shows are like Samurai Jack?
If you liked Samurai Jack, try Pacific Rim: The Black, Final Space, Lupin the 3rd and Rage of Bahamut.