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Dan Harmon

Actor, producer and writer · Born January 3, 1973 (53) · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

3 Primetime Emmys

Daniel James Harmon (born January 3, 1973) is an American screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the creator and producer of the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015), creator and host of the comedy podcast Harmontown (2012–2019), co-creator of the Adult Swim animated sitcom Rick and Morty (2013–present) and its subsequent franchise along with Justin Roiland; co-founder of the alternative television network and website Channel 101 along with Rob Schrab, and creator of Fox animated sitcom Krapopolis (2023–present). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dan Harmon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 3, 1973 (53)
From
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Works as
Actor, producer and writer
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 22% in 30 days

What are Dan Harmon's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Self
28%
Society
12%
Survival
8%
Power
6%
Morality
2%
Friendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 2 · Wry 0 · Earnest 3

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
7
Tense
5
Joyful
3
Contemplative
2
Warm
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous4
  • Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dan Harmon's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dan Harmon's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

66 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • President Curtis(2026)

    Show 10 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer · as (voice) · as Hank (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Haunted Hotel(2025)

    Show 10 episodes · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Seduced to Slay(2023)

    Show Creator

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Ultimate Improv Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Monologist

  • Krapopolis(2023)

    Show 58 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Strange Planet(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Little Demon(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Producer

  • Community Table Read (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Creator · Executive Producer · as Self (Uncredited)

  • Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss(2018)

    as Cartwright

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Bitch: The Scary Terry Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Characters

  • Dope State (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Cooter

  • Art Prison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Executive Producer · as CO Harmon

  • Good Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · Executive Producer

  • Mystery Science Theater 3000(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • HarmonQuest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 30 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · as Fondue Zoobag

  • Six Seasons and a Finale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Thanks · as Self

  • Great Minds with Dan Harmon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 15 episodes · as Dan Harmon

  • Night Class (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Harmon

  • Animals.(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Ad Man 1

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Anomalisa(2015)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Dr. Ken(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Harmon

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Knight of Cups(2015)

    as Dan Harmon (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Thanks · as Self

  • Harmontown(2014)

    Producer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Rick and Morty(2013)

    Show 91 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer · as Acid Man (voice) · as Additional Voices (voice) · as Alejandro (voice) · as Birdperson (voice) · as Birdperson / Ice-T (voice) · as Birdperson / Phoenixperson (voice) · as Birdperson / Tickets Please Guy (voice) · as Birdperson / Wedding Singer / Screaming Sun (voice) · as Council Of Glorzos Member (voice) · as Davin / Red Alien / Gromflomite Guard (voice) · as FDR (voice) · as Flu Hatin' Rapper (voice) · as Heistotron / Randotron (voice) · as Joseph Campbell (voice) · as Mr. Marklevitz / Kevin (voice) · as Mr. Nimbus (voice) · as Phoenixperson (voice) · as Phoenixperson / McDoncalds Employee (voice) · as Reggie (voice) · as Student (voice) · as Triceratops (voice) · as Water-T / Ice-T / Magma-T (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Monster Machine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Zombieland Zombie

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenhole(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Jekyll (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Community(2009)

    Show 97 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Producer · Writer · as Commercial Announcer (voice) · as Garrett Lambert (voice) · as Sleep Apnea (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Everything (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Singer

  • Funny People(2009)

    as Paparazzi at Medical Center

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Daryl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show Creator

  • Community: Webisodes(2009)

    Show Producer · Writer · as Dr. Pat Isakson

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Writer

  • The Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Water and Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 11 episodes · Director · Animation · Cinematographer · Creator · Digital Effects Producer · Editor · Producer · Writer · as Dan · as Dan / Wade's Father / Wade's Mother

  • The Bed & Breakfast Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal Richard Vernon

  • The Forgotten Classics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Cooper

  • Kosbees (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Executive Producer

  • Mr. Sprinkles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Various Characters (voice)

  • ChooseYourOwnSelectAVision.TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show Creator

  • Acceptable.tv (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 8 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · as Self / Jesus / Hitler

  • Mister Sprinkles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 8 episodes · Executive Producer · Writer

  • The Sarah Silverman Program.(2007)

    Show Creator

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Tenacious D: Time Fixers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Producer · Writer · as Heckler

  • Exposure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Creator · Editor · Producer · Writer · as Dylan Carter

  • Monster House(2006)

    Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Phone Sexxers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as Roberto

  • Classroom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jason's Dad

  • Channel 101: The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · as Dan Harmon · as Himself

  • Yacht Rock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ted Templeman

  • The Most Extraordinary Space Investigations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · Creator · Digital Effects Producer · Editor · as Commander Zathos / Pathos · as Pathos

  • House of Cosbys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Animation

  • Laser Fart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Animation · Cinematographer · Costume Design · Creator · Digital Effects Producer · Editor · Producer · Writer · as Dan / Laser Fart

  • Call Me Cobra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show Creator

  • Channel 101 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show Creator

  • Arrested Development(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Yurt Clerk

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Computerman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 6 episodes · Creator · as Eugene Murzowski

  • Time Belt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Visual Effects · Writer · as Eugene Murzowski

  • Heat Vision and Jack(1999)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Heat Vision and Jack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show Creator

  • The Dead Alewives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Writer · as Various

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Harmon (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Oscars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 21 episodes · Writer

  • Untitled Community Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Executive Producer · Writer

  • Untitled Rick and Morty Film (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Original Series Creator

Career shape

A full career of 64 titles, 62 of them dated from 1953 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Monster House (2006)

$142M worldwide

Highest rated

Anomalisa (2015)

Midcredits 88th

Most popular right now

President Curtis (2026)

Film career

MilestoneAward win

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting36 of 64: 22 only acting, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting3 of 64: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting20 of 64: 7 only writing, 13 with another role · typical Midcredits score78thProducing22 of 64: 6 only producing, 16 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thCinematography2 of 64: 0 only cinematography, 2 with another roleEditing4 of 64: 0 only editing, 4 with another roleOther crew24 of 64: 10 only other crew, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score40th

64 titles, 19 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 11 of them.

By decade

1950s1 · crew1980s1 · acting1990s3 · 1 acting · 3 crew2000s30 · 20 acting · 19 crew2010s17 · 11 acting · 9 crew2020s10 · 3 acting · 8 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Awards

3 Primetime Emmys from 7 major nominations, 2009–2026.

WinNomination
  1. 2026
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Animated Program
  2. 2023
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Animated Program
  3. 2022
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Animated Program
  4. 2020
    • Primetime Emmy, won · Outstanding Animated Program
  5. 2018
    • Primetime Emmy, won · Outstanding Animated Program
  6. 2009
    • Primetime Emmy, won · Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Dan Harmon's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 7; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 77th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 23 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · producer

Little Demon (2022)

72nd percentile spread · 17% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, writer, producer

Rick and Morty (2013)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dan Harmon's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 64 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 58 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 62 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Dan Harmon work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dan Harmon's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Steven Levy shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers