Mirage (2018)
A mysterious thunderstorm links two timelines, creating a tense, atmospheric drama with unexpected, disturbing consequences.
During a mysterious thunderstorm, Vera, a young mother, manages to save a life in danger, but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.
How intense is Mirage?
Mirage is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Mirage feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultenseatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Mirage
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mirage for you?
Is Mirage scary?
Only a little. Mirage has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mirage gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Mirage sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mirage OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Mirage?
Mirage runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Mirage?
Mirage is streaming on Netflix.
Does Mirage have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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