Invader ZIM (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2001, Invader ZIM is an animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy and family series.
What it’s about. Zim dreams of greatness. Unfortunately, though, he's hopelessly inept as a space invader. Desperate to be rid of the annoying Zim, his planet's leaders send him on a mission to infiltrate Earth, providing him with leftover, cobbled-together equipment. To their consternation, Zim succeeds in setting up a base on Earth and infiltrating human culture, posing as a human child as he plots the planet's downfall. Only Zim's archnemesis, Dib, recognizes that Zim is an alien, and of course, nobody believes Dib's claims.
Who’s in it. Invader ZIM stars Richard Steven Horvitz as Zim (voice), Andy Berman as Dib (voice), Rosearik Rikki Simons as GIR (voice) and Melissa Fahn as Gaz (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Invader ZIM sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 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 Invader ZIM page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invader ZIM 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 Invader ZIM (2001)?
- In US, Invader ZIM is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 Invader ZIM worth watching?
- Invader ZIM holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Invader ZIM?
- Invader ZIM stars Richard Steven Horvitz, Andy Berman, Rosearik Rikki Simons, Melissa Fahn and Lucille Bliss.
- When was Invader ZIM released?
- Invader ZIM was released in 2001.