Eli (2019)
A boy's experimental treatment facility becomes a chilling, gritty prison as supernatural forces emerge.
A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.
How intense is Eli?
Eli is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Eli feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittytense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Eli
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Eli for you?
Is Eli scary?
Yes, properly. Eli is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Eli gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Eli sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Eli OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Eli?
Eli runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Eli?
Eli is streaming on Netflix.
Does Eli have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
Cast and crew
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