IMDb 6.875 2005 HD

Life with Derek

Life with Derek

2005
Comedy Family
6.875 IMDB

Life with Derek is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Michael Seater / Ashley Leggat / Jordan Todosey / Ariel Waller / Joy Tanner / John Ralston / Daniel Magder

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

relatable humorous predictable charming lighthearted awkward earnest functional derivative warm familiar

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Jun 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Canadian sitcom, 'Life with Derek,' provides a straightforward look at the integration of two families into one. The central pairing of Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat offers a believable dynamic, forming the backbone of the show's comedic…

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Benedict Finch
Jun 5, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Life with Derek treads a well-worn path in the television landscape, offering a sitcom centred on the tribulations of a blended family. The performances from Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat are serviceable, conveying the expected sibling friction and…

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Genevieve Dubois
Jun 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's a certain charm to the earnestness of 'Life with Derek,' a Canadian sitcom that skillfully balances humour with the genuine awkwardness of blended family dynamics. Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat are a revelation, their performances capturing the…

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Marcus Thorne
Jun 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a Canadian import that found its way to international screens, 'Life with Derek' presents a competent if uninspired portrayal of stepfamily life. Seater and Leggat share a dynamic that is the show's strongest asset, providing a focal…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 5, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Life with Derek offers a familiar, yet generally well-executed, take on the modern blended family sitcom. Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat embody the titular characters with a believable chemistry, navigating the predictable beats of sibling rivalry and parental…

FAQs

While 'Life with Derek' was a Canadian production that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in its home country, its broadcast on the Disney Channel in the United States meant it likely had broader international reach. Australian viewers with access to Disney Channel during the show's run would have been able to watch it. The themes of family, sibling rivalry, and teenage life are quite universal, suggesting it would have resonated with younger Australian audiences looking for relatable sitcom content.