Ma (2019)
A lonely woman's desire for connection curdles into a chilling obsession with new teenage friends.
Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.
How intense is Ma?
Ma is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ma feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ma
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ma for you?
Is Ma scary?
Yes, properly. Ma is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Ma gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ma sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ma OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Ma?
Ma runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Ma?
Ma is streaming on Hulu.
Does Ma have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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