Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)
A wrongly accused man with superstrength fights crime in a gritty, pulpy world.
Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
How intense is Marvel's Luke Cage?
Marvel's Luke Cage is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Marvel's Luke Cage feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Marvel's Luke Cage
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Marvel's Luke Cage for you?
Is Marvel's Luke Cage scary?
Only a little. Marvel's Luke Cage has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Marvel's Luke Cage gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Marvel's Luke Cage sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Marvel's Luke Cage OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Marvel's Luke Cage?
Episodes run about 46m.
Where can I stream Marvel's Luke Cage?
Marvel's Luke Cage is streaming on Disney+.
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