Onward (2020)
Two elf brothers journey through a suburban fantasy world, hoping to find a remnant of magic.
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
How intense is Onward?
Onward has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Onward feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Onward
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Onward for you?
Is Onward scary?
No. Onward is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Onward gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Onward sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Onward OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Onward?
Onward runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Onward?
Onward is streaming on Disney+.
Does Onward have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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