3% (2016)
A gritty, intimate drama unfolds as hopefuls face a bleak, suspenseful trial for paradise.
In a future where the elite inhabit an island paradise far from the crowded slums, you get one chance to join the 3% saved from squalor.
How intense is 3%?
3% is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What 3% feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 3%
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 6, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is 3% for you?
Is 3% scary?
Only a little. 3% has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is 3% gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 3% sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 3% OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is 3%?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream 3%?
3% is streaming on Netflix.
Does 3% have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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