It (2017)
Childhood fears manifest as a shape-shifting clown while young outcasts confront terror in a bleak Maine town.
In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
How intense is It?
It is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What It feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingbleakgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream It
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 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?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is It 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 It?
It runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream It?
It is streaming on Max.
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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