Blonde (2022)
A bleak, intimate drama slowly blurs fact and fiction in a star's tragic, gritty life.
From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, this reimagined fictional portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
How intense is Blonde?
Blonde has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated NC-17.
What Blonde feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholygrittyintimate
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Blonde
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Blonde for you?
Is Blonde scary?
No. Blonde is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Blonde gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Blonde sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Blonde OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Blonde?
Blonde runs 2h 47m.
Where can I stream Blonde?
Blonde is streaming on Netflix.
Does Blonde have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
Cast and crew
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