21 Grams (2003)
Three strangers' lives intertwine after a tragic accident, revealing the bleak, intimate consequences of fate.
Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.
How intense is 21 Grams?
21 Grams is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 21 Grams feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholygrittyintimatesuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 21 Grams
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Is 21 Grams for you?
Is 21 Grams scary?
No. 21 Grams is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 21 Grams gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 21 Grams sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is 21 Grams OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is 21 Grams?
21 Grams runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream 21 Grams?
21 Grams is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does 21 Grams have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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