Dorian Gray (2009)
A young aristocrat's pursuit of eternal youth turns his decadent life into a melancholy, darkly comic nightmare.
Seduced into the decadent world of Lord Henry Wotton, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with maintaining his youthful appearance, and commissions a special portrait that will weather the winds of time while he remains forever young. When Gray's obsession spirals out of control, his desperate attempts to safeguard his secret turn his once-privileged life into a living hell.
How intense is Dorian Gray?
Dorian Gray is not scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Dorian Gray feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicatmosphericpulpymelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Dorian Gray
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Is Dorian Gray for you?
Is Dorian Gray scary?
No. Dorian Gray is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dorian Gray gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Dorian Gray sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dorian Gray OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Dorian Gray?
Dorian Gray runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Dorian Gray?
Dorian Gray is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dorian Gray have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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