John Wick (2014)
A retired hitman unleashes relentless, high-octane fury on the gangsters who stole his last hope.
Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
How intense is John Wick?
John Wick is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What John Wick feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspensefulhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream John Wick
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is John Wick for you?
Is John Wick scary?
No. John Wick is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is John Wick gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is John Wick sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is John Wick OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is John Wick?
John Wick runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream John Wick?
John Wick is streaming on Pluto TV.
Does John Wick have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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