Hereditary (2018)
A family's grief slowly unravels into a bleak, chilling nightmare as disturbing secrets consume them.
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
How intense is Hereditary?
Hereditary is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Hereditary feels like
- Tone
- bleakchillingsuspensefulatmosphericgritty
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hereditary
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Hereditary scary?
Yes. Hereditary is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Hereditary gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hereditary sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Hereditary OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hereditary?
Hereditary runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Hereditary?
Hereditary is streaming on Max.
Does Hereditary have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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