Horrible Histories (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Horrible Histories is a family and comedy series.
What it’s about. Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
Who’s in it. Horrible Histories stars Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard and Jalaal Hartley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Horrible Histories sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Horrible Histories page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horrible Histories tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horrible Histories (2009)?
- In US, Horrible Histories is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Horrible Histories worth watching?
- Horrible Histories holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Horrible Histories?
- Horrible Histories stars Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard, Jalaal Hartley and Jessica Ransom.
- When was Horrible Histories released?
- Horrible Histories was released in 2009.