Highlander (1986)
An immortal Scottish warrior battles for centuries, leading to a gritty, epic showdown in modern New York.
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
How intense is Highlander?
Highlander has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Highlander feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpysuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Highlander
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Highlander for you?
Is Highlander scary?
No. Highlander is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Highlander gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Highlander sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Highlander OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Highlander?
Highlander runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Highlander?
Highlander is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Highlander have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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