Joker (2019)
A measured descent into madness unfolds as a comedian's dark satire fuels Gotham's gritty, bleak chaos.
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
How intense is Joker?
Joker is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Joker feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittydarkly comicintimatesuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Joker
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Joker for you?
Is Joker scary?
Only a little. Joker has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Joker gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Joker sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Joker OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Joker?
Joker runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Joker?
Joker is streaming on Max.
Does Joker have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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