Cobra (1986)
A relentless cop protects a witness from a murderous cult, delivering gritty action and pulpy thrills.
A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans.
How intense is Cobra?
Cobra is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Cobra feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cobra
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cobra for you?
Is Cobra scary?
Only a little. Cobra has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Cobra gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Cobra sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cobra OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Cobra?
Cobra runs 1h 27m.
Where can I stream Cobra?
Cobra is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Cobra have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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