MythBusters (2003)
Special effects experts methodically test the validity of rumors and myths, making science genuinely crowd-pleasing.
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
How intense is MythBusters?
MythBusters has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it stays light. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and fine in the background. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-PG.
What MythBusters feels like
- Tone
- earnestcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightBackgroundFull attention
Where to stream MythBusters
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is MythBusters for you?
Is MythBusters scary?
No. MythBusters is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is MythBusters gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is MythBusters sad or heavy?
Not at all. It keeps things light.
Is MythBusters OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is MythBusters?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream MythBusters?
MythBusters is streaming on Disney+, Hulu, Max and The Roku Channel.
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