The Smurfs (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Smurfs is an animation, family, sci-fi & fantasy and kids series.
What it’s about. Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.
Who’s in it. The Smurfs stars Don Messick as Papa Smurf (voice), Lucille Bliss as Smurfette (voice), Frank Welker as Hefty Smurf (voice) and Michael Bell as Handy Smurf (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Smurfs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Smurfs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Smurfs 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 The Smurfs (1981)?
- In US, The Smurfs is available to 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 The Smurfs worth watching?
- The Smurfs holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family, sci-fi & fantasy and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Smurfs?
- The Smurfs stars Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, Frank Welker, Michael Bell and June Foray.
- When was The Smurfs released?
- The Smurfs was released in 1981.