MacGyver (1985)
An earnest secret agent outwits danger with everyday items, improvising solutions to every peril.
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's brakes... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
How intense is MacGyver?
MacGyver has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-PG.
What MacGyver feels like
- Tone
- feel goodearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchBackgroundFamily night
Where to stream MacGyver
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is MacGyver for you?
Is MacGyver scary?
No. MacGyver is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is MacGyver gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is MacGyver sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is MacGyver OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is MacGyver?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream MacGyver?
MacGyver is streaming on Paramount+.
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