House of Cards (2013)
A betrayed politician exacts revenge, manipulating Washington with cunning schemes and darkly witty charm.
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
How intense is House of Cards?
House of Cards has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-MA.
What House of Cards feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulcerebraldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream House of Cards
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is House of Cards for you?
Is House of Cards scary?
No. House of Cards is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is House of Cards gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is House of Cards sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is House of Cards OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream House of Cards?
House of Cards is streaming on Netflix.
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