Elite (2018)
Working-class students enter an exclusive Spanish school where class clashes ignite a suspenseful, gritty tragedy.
When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.
How intense is Elite?
Elite has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Elite feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Elite
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Elite for you?
Is Elite scary?
No. Elite is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Elite gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Elite sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Elite OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Elite?
Elite is streaming on Netflix.
Does Elite have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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