Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Three strangers obsessed with true crime find themselves in a whimsical, witty, and brisk mystery.
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
How intense is Only Murders in the Building?
Only Murders in the Building has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated TV-MA.
What Only Murders in the Building feels like
- Tone
- cozywhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Only Murders in the Building
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Is Only Murders in the Building scary?
No. Only Murders in the Building is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Only Murders in the Building gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Only Murders in the Building sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Only Murders in the Building OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Only Murders in the Building?
Only Murders in the Building is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Does Only Murders in the Building have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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