Bored to Death (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Bored to Death is a comedy, crime, mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. Jonathan Ames, a young Brooklyn writer, is feeling lost. He's just gone through a painful break-up, thanks in part to his drinking, can't write his second novel, and carouses too much with his magazine editor. Rather than face reality, Jonathan turns instead to his fantasies — moonlighting as a private detective — because he wants to be a hero and a man of action.
Who’s in it. Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames, Zach Galifianakis as Ray Hueston, Ted Danson as George Christopher and Heather Burns as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bored to Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bored to Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bored to Death tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bored to Death (2009)?
- In US, Bored to Death is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bored to Death worth watching?
- Bored to Death holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bored to Death?
- Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, Heather Burns and Jim Jarmusch.
- When was Bored to Death released?
- Bored to Death was released in 2009.