Cloverfield (2008)
A relentless, gritty home video captures the chilling, suspenseful fight for survival against a skyscraper-sized monster.
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
How intense is Cloverfield?
Cloverfield is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Cloverfield feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cloverfield
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cloverfield for you?
Is Cloverfield scary?
Yes, properly. Cloverfield is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Cloverfield gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cloverfield sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Cloverfield OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cloverfield?
Cloverfield runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Cloverfield?
Cloverfield is streaming on Paramount+ and Hoopla.
Does Cloverfield have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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