

Red Dwarf
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The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Where to watch Red Dwarf in United States
Click a service to open Red Dwarf there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Red Dwarf streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer, UKTV Play | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Hoopla | — |
| Australia | Stan | — |
About Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf is a 1988 English-language comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Doug Naylor and Rob Grant. The cast is led by Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny John-Jules. It spans 12 seasons and 73 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Red Dwarf was produced by Paul Jackson Productions, Baby Cow Productions, and Grant Naylor Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on February 15, 1988, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Doug Naylor, Rob Grant
- First aired
- February 15, 1988
- Last aired
- November 16, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 12 (73 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two, U&Dave
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Paul Jackson Productions, Baby Cow Productions, Grant Naylor Productions
Red Dwarf cast & crew
Red Dwarf was created by Doug Naylor and Rob Grant.
The cast features Craig Charles as Dave Lister, Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer, Danny John-Jules as Cat, and Robert Llewellyn as Kryten.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Goodall and it was produced by Kerry Waddell and Richard Naylor.
Is Red Dwarf worth watching?
Red Dwarf holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 435 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy series.
With 12 seasons and 73 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and sci-fi & fantasy, Red Dwarf is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Red Dwarf
In United States, you can stream Red Dwarf on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Hoopla, and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Red Dwarf

Craig Charles
Dave Lister

Chris Barrie
Arnold Rimmer

Danny John-Jules
Cat

Robert Llewellyn
Kryten
Red Dwarf — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Red Dwarf in United States?
Red Dwarf is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Red Dwarf on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Red Dwarf is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Red Dwarf in?
Red Dwarf is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Red Dwarf are there?
Red Dwarf has 12 seasons with 73 episodes in total.
▸What is Red Dwarf rated?
Red Dwarf is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 435 ratings.











