Gothika (2003)
A criminal psychologist awakens in a mental institution, accused of murder, with no memory and a vengeful spirit.
After a car crash, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. She's been accused of murdering her husband Dr. Douglas Grey — but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham, of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.
How intense is Gothika?
Gothika is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Gothika feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Gothika
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Gothika for you?
Is Gothika scary?
Yes, properly. Gothika is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Gothika gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Gothika sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Gothika OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Gothika?
Gothika runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Gothika?
Gothika is streaming on Netflix, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Gothika have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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