Cold War (2018)
A melancholy, gritty romance unfolds between mismatched lovers in atmospheric, post-war Eastern Europe.
A man and a woman meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatally mismatched and yet drawn to each other.
How intense is Cold War?
Cold War has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Cold War feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticatmosphericgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cold War
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cold War for you?
Is Cold War scary?
No. Cold War is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cold War gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cold War sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Cold War OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Cold War?
Cold War runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Cold War?
Cold War is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Cold War have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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