Diff'rent Strokes (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, Diff'rent Strokes is a comedy, family and drama series.
What it’s about. The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
Who’s in it. Diff'rent Strokes stars Conrad Bain as Phillip Drummond, Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson, Todd Bridges as Willis Jackson and Dana Plato as Kimberly Drummond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Diff'rent Strokes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diff'rent Strokes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diff'rent Strokes tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes (1978)?
- In GB, Diff'rent Strokes is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diff'rent Strokes worth watching?
- Diff'rent Strokes holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Diff'rent Strokes?
- Diff'rent Strokes stars Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato and Mary Jo Catlett.
- When was Diff'rent Strokes released?
- Diff'rent Strokes was released in 1978.