Alice in Borderland (2020)
Friends navigate a surreal, gritty Tokyo, competing in dangerous games with relentless suspense.
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
How intense is Alice in Borderland?
Alice in Borderland is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Alice in Borderland feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittysurreal
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Alice in Borderland
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Alice in Borderland for you?
Is Alice in Borderland scary?
Yes, properly. Alice in Borderland is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Alice in Borderland gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Alice in Borderland sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Alice in Borderland OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Alice in Borderland?
Alice in Borderland is streaming on Netflix.
Does Alice in Borderland have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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