Cube (1998)
Strangers navigate a deadly, cerebral maze where only their unique skills offer a bleak chance of survival.
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a maze-like prison. It soon becomes clear that each of them possesses the peculiar skills necessary to escape, if they don't wind up dead first.
How intense is Cube?
Cube is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Cube feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Cube
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cube for you?
Is Cube scary?
Yes, properly. Cube is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Cube gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Cube sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Cube OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Cube?
Cube runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Cube?
Cube is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home (free) and Plex.
Does Cube have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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