Krisha (2016)
A woman's return to her estranged family for Thanksgiving unravels into a bleak and intimate drama.
When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.
How intense is Krisha?
Krisha has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Krisha feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Krisha
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Krisha for you?
Is Krisha scary?
No. Krisha is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Krisha gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Krisha sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Krisha OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Krisha?
Krisha runs 1h 22m.
Where can I stream Krisha?
Krisha is streaming on Netflix.
Does Krisha have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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