Conan the Barbarian (2011)
A fierce Cimmerian warrior battles hulking rivals and horrific monsters in a gritty, brisk, and pulpy quest.
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
How intense is Conan the Barbarian?
Conan the Barbarian is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Conan the Barbarian feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Conan the Barbarian
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Conan the Barbarian for you?
Is Conan the Barbarian scary?
Only a little. Conan the Barbarian has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Conan the Barbarian gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Conan the Barbarian sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Conan the Barbarian 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 Conan the Barbarian?
Conan the Barbarian runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Conan the Barbarian?
Conan the Barbarian is streaming on Prime Video and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Conan the Barbarian have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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