MacGyver (2016)
A brilliant young agent uses ingenious fixes and earnest charm to prevent global disasters in a brisk, pulpy world.
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
How intense is MacGyver?
MacGyver has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is fine in the background and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What MacGyver feels like
- Tone
- pulpyearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- BackgroundFull attention
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-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream MacGyver?
MacGyver is streaming on Paramount+ and The Roku Channel.
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