Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
A bleak, slow-burn mystery unfolds as a blade runner unearths a secret that could shatter society.
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
How intense is Blade Runner 2049?
Blade Runner 2049 is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Blade Runner 2049 feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyatmosphericsuspensefulcerebral
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Blade Runner 2049
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Is Blade Runner 2049 for you?
Is Blade Runner 2049 scary?
Only a little. Blade Runner 2049 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Blade Runner 2049 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Blade Runner 2049 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Blade Runner 2049 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Blade Runner 2049?
Blade Runner 2049 runs 2h 44m.
Where can I stream Blade Runner 2049?
Blade Runner 2049 is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Blade Runner 2049 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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