The Smurfs (1981) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
The Smurfs (1981) puts the Animation vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The tone stays accessible and upbeat, with character moments and visuals doing most of the work. The cast, featuring Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, and Frank Welker, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The Smurfs (1981)
Also known as: Die Schlümpfe, Smoelferne, Smurfid, Els pitufets, Els barrufets 2D, Στρουμφ, Hupikék Törpikék, 개구쟁이 스머프, 개구장이 스머프, නිල් කුරුමිට්ටෝ, Os Estrumpfes, السنافر, Smrkci, Smurfs' Adventures
First aired: September 12, 1981
Runtime: 11 min
Networks: NBC
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.
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