Elektra (2005)
A resurrected assassin protects new targets from supernatural killers in a brisk, gritty, and pulpy fantasy adventure.
Elektra the warrior survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and tries to protect her two latest targets, a single father and his young daughter, from a group of supernatural assassins.
How intense is Elektra?
Elektra has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Elektra feels like
- Tone
- pulpysuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Elektra
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Elektra for you?
Is Elektra scary?
No. Elektra is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Elektra gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Elektra sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Elektra OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Elektra?
Elektra runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Elektra?
Elektra is streaming on Disney+.
Does Elektra have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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