Dennis the Menace (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1959, Dennis the Menace is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. This 1959-1963 television situation comedy series follows the lives of the Mitchell family, Henry, Alice, and their only child Dennis, an energetic, trouble-prone, mischievous, but well-meaning boy, who often tangles with his peace-and-quiet-loving neighbor George Wilson, a retired salesman, or, later, with George's brother John, a writer. Dennis is basically a good, well-intentioned boy who always tries to help people, but who winds up making situations worse – often at Mr. Wilson's expense.
Who’s in it. Dennis the Menace stars Jay North as Dennis Mitchell, Joseph Kearns as George Wilson, Gloria Henry as Alice Mitchell and Herbert Anderson as Henry Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dennis the Menace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Pure Flix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dennis the Menace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dennis the Menace tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dennis the Menace (1959)?
- In US, Dennis the Menace is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Pure Flix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dennis the Menace worth watching?
- Dennis the Menace holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dennis the Menace?
- Dennis the Menace stars Jay North, Joseph Kearns, Gloria Henry, Herbert Anderson and Sylvia Field.
- When was Dennis the Menace released?
- Dennis the Menace was released in 1959.