Maggie (2015)
A father fights to protect his infected daughter as a bleak zombie epidemic slowly consumes humanity.
There's a deadly zombie epidemic threatening humanity, but Wade, a small-town farmer and family man, refuses to accept defeat even when his daughter Maggie becomes infected. As Maggie's condition worsens and the authorities seek to eradicate those with the virus, Wade is pushed to the limits in an effort to protect her. Joely Richardson co-stars in this post-apocalyptic thriller.
How intense is Maggie?
Maggie is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Maggie feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Maggie
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Maggie for you?
Is Maggie scary?
Only a little. Maggie has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Maggie gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Maggie sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Maggie OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Maggie?
Maggie runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Maggie?
Maggie is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does Maggie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
Cast and crew
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