Young Sheldon (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2017, Young Sheldon is a comedy and family series. “It all started with a big bang...or rather, in Texas.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Who’s in it. Young Sheldon stars Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper, Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper, Lance Barber as George Cooper and Montana Jordan as Georgie Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Young Sheldon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Sheldon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Sheldon tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Sheldon (2017)?
- In US, Young Sheldon is available to stream on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Sheldon worth watching?
- Young Sheldon holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Young Sheldon?
- Young Sheldon stars Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan and Raegan Revord.
- When was Young Sheldon released?
- Young Sheldon was released in 2017.