Blitz (2011)
A brutal serial killer hunts police officers, and a tough cop delivers gritty, brisk justice.
A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.
How intense is Blitz?
Blitz is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Blitz feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Blitz
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Blitz for you?
Is Blitz scary?
Only a little. Blitz has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Blitz gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Blitz sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Blitz OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Blitz?
Blitz runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Blitz?
Blitz is streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does Blitz have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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