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Seasons and episodes
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What it's about
An unambitious slob from Liverpool has been awakened from a high-tech stasis chamber 3 million years in the future to find he may be one of the last humans alive. Hopelessly lost in space, this crew of mostly sad-act bachelors kill time and share adventure aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
- Starring
- Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules
Details
- Release date
- Mar 29, 1989
- Language
- English, Esperanto
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- 6 wins & 6 nominations total
Where to Watch Red Dwarf (1988) in Canada — common questions
- Where to watch Red Dwarf in Canada?
- Red Dwarf is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in Canada. Watch the series with a subscription on BritBox (HD). Watch the series free with a participating library card on hoopla.
- Can I stream Red Dwarf or do I have to rent it in Canada?
- Watch the series with a subscription on BritBox (HD).
- Can I watch Red Dwarf for free in Canada?
- Watch the series free with a participating library card on hoopla.
