His Dark Materials (2019)
An orphan's search for a friend uncovers a sinister plot across parallel worlds of magic and science.
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
How intense is His Dark Materials?
His Dark Materials is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated TV-14.
What His Dark Materials feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream His Dark Materials
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is His Dark Materials for you?
Is His Dark Materials scary?
Only a little. His Dark Materials has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is His Dark Materials gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is His Dark Materials sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is His Dark Materials OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream His Dark Materials?
His Dark Materials is streaming on Max.
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