It (1990)
Childhood friends confront a shape-shifting evil clown, battling their deepest fears across decades in a bleak small town.
In 1960, seven outcast kids known as "The Losers' Club" fight against an ancient shape-shifting alien who poses as a child-killing clown, while also dealing with bullies and abusive parents. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the creature once and for all when it returns to their hometown.
How intense is It?
It is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What It feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittybleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream It
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is It for you?
Is It scary?
Yes. It is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is It gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is It sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is It OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is It?
Episodes run about 1h 30m.
Where can I stream It?
It is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does It have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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