Ozark (2017)
A financial adviser launders money for a drug boss, dragging his family into a relentless, bleak criminal enterprise.
A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.
How intense is Ozark?
Ozark is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Ozark feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefultensebleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ozark
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ozark for you?
Is Ozark scary?
Only a little. Ozark has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ozark gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ozark sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Ozark OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Ozark?
Ozark is streaming on Netflix.
Does Ozark have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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