Reading Rainbow (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1983, Reading Rainbow is a kids series.
What it’s about. Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
Who’s in it. Reading Rainbow stars LeVar Burton as Self - Host, Julia Child as Self - Narrator (voice), Ruth Buzzi as Self - Narrator (voice) and Madeline Kahn as Self - Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Reading Rainbow sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Kids Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reading Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reading Rainbow 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 Reading Rainbow (1983)?
- In US, Reading Rainbow is available to stream on PBS Kids Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reading Rainbow worth watching?
- Reading Rainbow holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Reading Rainbow?
- Reading Rainbow stars LeVar Burton, Julia Child, Ruth Buzzi, Madeline Kahn and James Earl Jones.
- When was Reading Rainbow released?
- Reading Rainbow was released in 1983.