mid90s (2018)
A lonely 13-year-old finds gritty, nostalgic camaraderie among skaters in 90s Los Angeles.
In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.
How intense is mid90s?
mid90s has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What mid90s feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholynostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream mid90s
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is mid90s for you?
Is mid90s scary?
No. mid90s is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is mid90s gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is mid90s sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is mid90s OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is mid90s?
mid90s runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream mid90s?
mid90s is streaming on Max.
Does mid90s have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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