Big Mouth
Big Mouth

Big Mouth

2025TV ShowEnded8 SeasonsEnglish

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

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IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users92%
Director: Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, Jennifer FlackettGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Big Mouth is a coming-of-age animated sitcom that hilariously and unflinchingly explores the horrors and triumphs of puberty through the eyes of a group of seventh graders and their Hormone Monsters. The series tackles the awkwardness, confusion, and overwhelming emotions that come with adolescence, from the onset of puberty to navigating social hierarchies and personal identity.

Critical Reception

Big Mouth has been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its bold, honest, and boundary-pushing portrayal of puberty. Reviewers often praise its sharp writing, unique animation style, and willingness to tackle sensitive topics with humor and heart. The show's ability to be both incredibly funny and deeply relatable has cemented its status as a standout in adult animation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking and honest depiction of puberty.
  • Celebrated for its sharp humor, creative animation, and relatable characters.
  • Commended for its bravery in tackling complex adolescent issues with both comedy and empathy.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly love Big Mouth, frequently highlighting its laugh-out-loud humor, unique take on adolescence, and surprisingly insightful exploration of growing up. Many appreciate its willingness to go to uncomfortable places while still maintaining a core of relatable human experience.

Awards & Accolades

Multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.

Fun Fact

The Hormone Monsters are inspired by the real-life puberty experiences of the show's creators, making their often grotesque and chaotic appearances a cathartic way to process those difficult memories.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

the cartoon is brilliantly funny and a stark reminder to the pitfalls of puberty that most people have gone through in their lives. It serves as a reminder of the awkwardness of that era in almost everyone's lives and does it in a way that'...
DallasBob

DallasBob

This is an adult animated show that is as funny as the characters lives could be if these kinds of things and creatures were present at that age. As far as comedy goes this show is a 10/10. The comedic writing and timing have been great! ...