Black Swan (2010)
A ballerina's pursuit of perfection unravels her mind in a bleak and darkly comic descent.
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake."
How intense is Black Swan?
Black Swan is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Black Swan feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulbleakdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Black Swan
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Is Black Swan for you?
Is Black Swan scary?
Yes, properly. Black Swan is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Black Swan gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Black Swan sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Black Swan OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Black Swan?
Black Swan runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Black Swan?
Black Swan is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Black Swan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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