Family movie night? There's an app for that
Download our new mobile app on iOS and Android.
House of Kardashian
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Purposeful docu talks business, has mature themes.
Add your rating
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
House of Kardashian
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What's the Story?
HOUSE OF KARDASHIAN is a documentary series about the rise of the Kardashian clan as one of popular culture's most famous families. From matriarch Kris Jenner's (née Houghton, formerly Kardashian) humble beginnings and search for a wealthy man to marry at a young age, to raising a family and creating infomercial-based business opportunities with second husband Bruce Jenner, it highlights how she laid the foundation for the Kardashian marketing and merchandising empire. With the help of current and former family acquaintances, including Caitlyn Jenner, soft porn film producer Joe Francis, and actress Rachel Sterling, it also reveals how the Kardashian siblings have negotiated their roles over the years in, and outside of, of the public eye.
Is It Any Good?
The somewhat predictable celebrity-themed series addresses how the Kardashian family made themselves a household brand by creating a fantasy narrative about their lives on unscripted television. A significant part of the story focuses on Kris Jenner, who's characterized by all as a strong and entrepreneurial woman who understands how to (re)create and maximize one's celebrity status for profit. However, outside of Caitlyn Jenner, neither Kris Jenner nor immediate members of the family participate in the production, and it relies on audio recordings of mainly Kris and Kim Kardashian talking about specific life experiences as a way of including their point of view. It also relies mostly on men from the entertainment industry for insights about the Kardashians; their comments reveal a satisfaction with the way they continue to reinforce patriarchal values within popular entertainment and influencer culture.
Yet House of Kardashian still manages to gloss over some of the family's more sensational controversies. Sure, it tosses in a few eyebrow-raising details for entertainment's sake, but they're delivered in a cohesive and purposeful storytelling style rather than simple tabloid fodder. Not everyone will care for this behind-the-scenes look at how the Kardashian brand came to be, but franchise fans will find it worth the watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the hype surrounding the Kardashian family. What are they famous for? Will people remember them 50 years from now?
Are you surprised by how Kris Jenner is characterized in House of Kardashian? Is she regarded as a feminist? An exploitative mother? Or a shrewd businesswoman?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 16, 2023
- Cast: Caitlyn Jenner , Rachel Sterling , Joe Francis
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: December 4, 2023
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Watch
Our Editors Recommend
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate