ER (1994)
Dedicated doctors and staff relentlessly confront critical issues in an overburdened, gritty urban emergency room.
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
How intense is ER?
ER has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What ER feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnest
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream ER
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is ER for you?
Is ER scary?
No. ER is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is ER gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is ER sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is ER OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is ER?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream ER?
ER is streaming on Hulu and Max.
Cast and crew
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