Gerald's Game (2017)
A woman handcuffed to a bed in a remote house confronts chilling visions and dark secrets.
When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice.
How intense is Gerald's Game?
Gerald's Game is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Gerald's Game feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittybleak
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Gerald's Game
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Gerald's Game for you?
Is Gerald's Game scary?
Yes, properly. Gerald's Game is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Gerald's Game gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Gerald's Game sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Gerald's Game?
Gerald's Game runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Gerald's Game?
Gerald's Game is streaming on Netflix.
Does Gerald's Game have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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