The Storyteller
“Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children”
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Where to watch The Storyteller in United States
Amazon Prime Video
Peacock Premium
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Peacock Premium Plus
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Plex
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Xumo Play
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Storyteller there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Storyteller streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | — |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About The Storyteller
The Storyteller is a 1988 English-language action & adventure, family and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Jim Henson. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Storyteller was produced by The Jim Henson Company and TVS and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on May 15, 1988, and carries a TV-Y7 certification.
- Created by
- Jim Henson
- Writers
- Anthony Minghella
- First aired
- May 15, 1988
- Last aired
- July 10, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-Y7
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (9 episodes)
- Network
- NBC, Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- The Jim Henson Company, TVS
The Storyteller cast & crew
The Storyteller was created by Jim Henson and written by Anthony Minghella.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by John Fenner, and it was produced by Duncan Kenworthy and Jim Henson.
Is The Storyteller worth watching?
The Storyteller holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 239 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed action & adventure series.
With 1 season and 9 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy action & adventure, family, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Storyteller is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Storyteller
In United States, you can stream The Storyteller on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, 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 The Storyteller
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The Storyteller — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Storyteller in United States?
The Storyteller is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is The Storyteller on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Storyteller is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Storyteller in?
The Storyteller is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Storyteller are there?
The Storyteller has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.
▸What is The Storyteller rated?
The Storyteller is rated TV-Y7. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 239 ratings.
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