Detroit (2017)
A relentless 1967 police raid ignites a bleak, suspenseful uprising in a gritty American city.
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
How intense is Detroit?
Detroit is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Detroit feels like
- Tone
- grittytensebleaksuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Detroit
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Is Detroit for you?
Is Detroit scary?
Only a little. Detroit has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Detroit gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Detroit sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Detroit 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 Detroit?
Detroit runs 2h 23m.
Where can I stream Detroit?
Detroit is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Detroit have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
Cast and crew
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