Don't Worry Darling (2022)
An idyllic 1950s company town hides a sinister secret that slowly unravels into chilling suspense.
Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.
How intense is Don't Worry Darling?
Don't Worry Darling is mildly scary, with light 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 Don't Worry Darling feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Don't Worry Darling
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Is Don't Worry Darling for you?
Is Don't Worry Darling scary?
Only a little. Don't Worry Darling has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Don't Worry Darling gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Don't Worry Darling sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Don't Worry Darling OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Don't Worry Darling?
Don't Worry Darling runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Don't Worry Darling?
Don't Worry Darling is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Don't Worry Darling have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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