Nowhere (2023)
A pregnant refugee hides in a cargo container, giving birth alone on the open sea, fighting for every breath.
A young pregnant woman named Mia escapes from a country at war by hiding in a maritime container aboard a cargo ship. After a violent storm, Mia gives birth to the child while lost at sea, where she must fight to survive.
How intense is Nowhere?
Nowhere is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Nowhere feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Nowhere
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Nowhere for you?
Is Nowhere scary?
Only a little. Nowhere has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Nowhere gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Nowhere sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Nowhere OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Nowhere?
Nowhere runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Nowhere?
Nowhere is streaming on Netflix.
Does Nowhere have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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