Don't Look Up (2021)
Witty scientists try to warn a distracted world about impending doom, but the bleak comedy just keeps coming.
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
How intense is Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Don't Look Up feels like
- Tone
- satiricaldarkly comicbleak
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Don't Look Up
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Don't Look Up for you?
Is Don't Look Up scary?
No. Don't Look Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Don't Look Up gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Don't Look Up sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Don't Look Up 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 Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up is streaming on Netflix.
Does Don't Look Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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