Next (2007)
A Las Vegas magician with a two-minute glimpse of the future faces a ticking terrorist plot.
Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.
How intense is Next?
Next is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Next feels like
- Tone
- suspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Next
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Next for you?
Is Next scary?
Only a little. Next has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Next gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Next sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Next OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Next?
Next runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Next?
Next is streaming on Hoopla.
Does Next have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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