Layer Cake (2004)
A smooth criminal's retirement plan unravels into a gritty, suspenseful fight for survival in London's underworld.
When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...
How intense is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Layer Cake feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Layer Cake
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Layer Cake for you?
Is Layer Cake scary?
Only a little. Layer Cake has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Layer Cake gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Layer Cake sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Layer Cake OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Layer Cake?
Layer Cake is streaming on Tubi.
Does Layer Cake have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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