Lil Kev (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2025, Lil Kev is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, follow 12-year-old Kevin Hart, whose wild imagination and unshakable optimism constantly collide with his neighborhood's harsh realities. At the same time, his no-nonsense mother Nancy juggles night shifts as an E.R. nurse while waging a one-woman war to keep Kev on track – no easy feat with his mischievous older brother Robert blazing all the wrong trails, his trainwreck father Henry's outrageous attempts to win Nancy back, and his ex-con uncle Richard Jr.'s questionable life advice.
Who’s in it. Lil Kev stars Kevin Hart as Lil Kev (voice), Wanda Sykes as Nancy (voice), Deon Cole as Uncle Richard Jr. (voice) and Gerald 'Slink' Johnson as Henry (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Lil Kev has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lil Kev page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lil Kev tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lil Kev (2025)?
- In US, Lil Kev is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lil Kev worth watching?
- Lil Kev holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lil Kev?
- Lil Kev stars Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, Deon Cole and Gerald 'Slink' Johnson.
- When was Lil Kev released?
- Lil Kev was released in 2025.