Anaconda (1997)
A documentary crew is trapped on a boat with a madman and a giant, hungry snake.
A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.
How intense is Anaconda?
Anaconda is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Anaconda feels like
- Tone
- pulpysuspensefulcampygritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Anaconda
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Is Anaconda for you?
Is Anaconda scary?
Yes, properly. Anaconda is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Anaconda gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Anaconda sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Anaconda OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Anaconda?
Anaconda runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Anaconda?
Anaconda is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
Does Anaconda have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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