Big Little Lies (2017)
Three mothers' perfect lives unravel into a gritty, intimate drama, building to a suspenseful and melancholy climax.
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
How intense is Big Little Lies?
Big Little Lies is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Big Little Lies feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulintimatemelancholygritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Big Little Lies
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Big Little Lies for you?
Is Big Little Lies scary?
Only a little. Big Little Lies has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Big Little Lies gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Big Little Lies sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Big Little Lies 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.
Where can I stream Big Little Lies?
Big Little Lies is streaming on Max.
Does Big Little Lies have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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