My Name Is Earl (2005)
A lovable lowlife wins the lottery and embarks on a whimsical, darkly comic quest for good karma.
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
How intense is My Name Is Earl?
My Name Is Earl has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and fine in the background. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated TV-14.
What My Name Is Earl feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampydarkly comicearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchBackground
Where to stream My Name Is Earl
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is My Name Is Earl for you?
Is My Name Is Earl scary?
No. My Name Is Earl is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is My Name Is Earl gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is My Name Is Earl sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is My Name Is Earl OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream My Name Is Earl?
My Name Is Earl is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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