Overlord (2018)
American paratroopers crash behind enemy lines, facing relentless Nazi troops and a horrific secret.
France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.
How intense is Overlord?
Overlord is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Overlord feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Overlord
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Overlord for you?
Is Overlord scary?
Yes, properly. Overlord is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Overlord gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Overlord sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Overlord OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Overlord?
Overlord runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Overlord?
Overlord is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Pluto TV.
Does Overlord have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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