Odd Thomas (2013)
A clairvoyant cook in a desert town uncovers dark forces, leading to an intimate and suspenseful journey.
In a California desert town, a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.
How intense is Odd Thomas?
Odd Thomas is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Odd Thomas feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Odd Thomas
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Odd Thomas for you?
Is Odd Thomas scary?
Only a little. Odd Thomas has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Odd Thomas gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Odd Thomas sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Odd Thomas OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Odd Thomas?
Odd Thomas runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Odd Thomas?
Odd Thomas is streaming on AMC+, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
Does Odd Thomas have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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