The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
A street-smart teen brings wholesome, broad humor and feel-good whimsy to his posh new family.
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
How intense is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated TV-PG.
What The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightBackground
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Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air scary?
No. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is streaming on Hulu.
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