Being Ian (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Series · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2005, Being Ian is a kids, animation, family and mystery series.

What it’s about. Being Ian is a Canadian animated series produced by Studio B Productions, Corus Entertainment and Nelvana, focusing on 12-year-old Ian Kelley, who aspires to become a filmmaker. It originally aired from January 1, 2005 to April 22, 2007. The series is created by and based on the early life of actor/writer Ian James Corlett. It is set in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. Produced in 2004, it debuted January 4, 2005 on YTV. The series aired in the United States on Qubo from September 19, 2009 - October 24, 2009.

Who’s in it. Being Ian stars Richard Ian Cox as Ian Kelley (voice), David Kaye as Chopin (voice), Dexter Bell as Ty Washington (voice) and Ty Olsson as Kyle Kelley (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Being Ian has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Ian page.

If you liked it. Fans of Being Ian tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Being Ian (2005)?
In US, Being Ian is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Being Ian worth watching?
Being Ian holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy kids, animation, family and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Being Ian?
Being Ian stars Richard Ian Cox, David Kaye, Dexter Bell, Ty Olsson and Louis Chirillo.
When was Being Ian released?
Being Ian was released in 2005.