The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1981, The Pee-wee Herman Show is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Marty Callner, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with adult and sexual overtones and jokes including "mirror shoes" and others.
Who’s in it. The Pee-wee Herman Show stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, Phil Hartman as Kap'n Karl, Lynne Marie Stewart as Miss Yvonne and John Paragon as Jambi the Genie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Pee-wee Herman Show has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pee-wee Herman Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pee-wee Herman Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981)?
- In US, The Pee-wee Herman Show is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pee-wee Herman Show worth watching?
- The Pee-wee Herman Show holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pee-wee Herman Show?
- The Pee-wee Herman Show stars Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Lynne Marie Stewart, John Paragon and Edie McClurg.
- When was The Pee-wee Herman Show released?
- The Pee-wee Herman Show was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.