#Alive (2020)
A lone man fights a relentless virus, digitally cut off from help and desperate to escape his apartment.
As a grisly virus rampages a city, a lone man stays locked inside his apartment, digitally cut off from seeking help and desperate to find a way out.
How intense is #Alive?
#Alive is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What #Alive feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream #Alive
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is #Alive for you?
Is #Alive scary?
Yes, properly. #Alive is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is #Alive gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is #Alive sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is #Alive OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is #Alive?
#Alive runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream #Alive?
#Alive is streaming on Netflix.
Does #Alive have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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