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The Smurfs

1981·Series·TV-G·11 min·7.0(570)

Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.

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Where to watch The Smurfs in United States

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Where is The Smurfs streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaFilmBox+
United KingdomSky Go, FilmBox+, Rakuten TVSky Store
CanadaFilmBox+, Tele Quebec, Tubi TVApple TV Store
AustraliaFilmBox+, Tubi TV
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kinderwelt Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceFilmBox+, Rakuten TV
SpainFilmBox+, 3Cat, Rakuten TV
BrazilFilmBox+
JapanFilmBox+

About The Smurfs

The Smurfs is a 1981 English-language animation, family and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Peyo. The cast is led by Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, Frank Welker. It spans 9 seasons and 422 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Tubi TV.

The Smurfs was produced by SEPP International, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, and Dupuis and made in Belgium and United States of America. It was first aired on September 12, 1981, and carries a TV-G certification.

Created by
Peyo
First aired
September 12, 1981
Last aired
December 2, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-G
Status
Ended
Seasons
9 (422 episodes)
Network
NBC
Country
Belgium, United States of America
Production
SEPP International, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Dupuis
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The Smurfs cast & crew

The Smurfs was created by Peyo.

The cast features Don Messick as Papa Smurf (voice), Lucille Bliss as Smurfette (voice), Frank Welker as Hefty Smurf (voice), Michael Bell as Handy Smurf (voice), June Foray as Jokey Smurf (voice), and Paul Winchell as Gargamel (voice).

Is The Smurfs worth watching?

The Smurfs holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 570 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.

With 9 seasons and 422 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy animation, family, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Smurfs is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Smurfs

In United States, you can stream The Smurfs on Philo and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. 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 The Smurfs

Don Messick

Don Messick

Papa Smurf (voice)

Lucille Bliss

Lucille Bliss

Smurfette (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Hefty Smurf (voice)

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

Handy Smurf (voice)

June Foray

June Foray

Jokey Smurf (voice)

Paul Winchell

Paul Winchell

Gargamel (voice)

Danny Goldman

Danny Goldman

Brainy Smurf (voice)

Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp

Greedy Smurf (voice)

William Callaway

William Callaway

Clumsy Smurf (voice)

The Smurfs — FAQs

Where can I watch The Smurfs in United States?

The Smurfs is streaming on Philo, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Smurfs on Philo?

Yes — The Smurfs is currently available on Philo in United States.

What language is The Smurfs in?

The Smurfs is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Smurfs are there?

The Smurfs has 9 seasons with 422 episodes in total.

What is The Smurfs rated?

The Smurfs is rated TV-G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 570 ratings.

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