Doctor Strange (2016)
A brilliant surgeon discovers a hidden world of magic, battling dark forces with whimsical powers and brisk action.
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
How intense is Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Doctor Strange feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulwhimsicalpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Doctor Strange
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Doctor Strange for you?
Is Doctor Strange scary?
Only a little. Doctor Strange has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Doctor Strange gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Doctor Strange sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Doctor Strange OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Doctor Strange?
Doctor Strange is streaming on Disney+.
Does Doctor Strange have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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