Peppermint (2018)
A grieving mother becomes a relentless vigilante, delivering her own gritty justice in a high-octane thriller.
A grieving mother transforms herself into a vigilante following the murders of her husband and daughter, eluding the authorities to deliver her own personal brand of justice.
How intense is Peppermint?
Peppermint is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Peppermint feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Peppermint
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Is Peppermint for you?
Is Peppermint scary?
Only a little. Peppermint has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Peppermint gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Peppermint sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Peppermint OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Peppermint?
Peppermint runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Peppermint?
Peppermint is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Peppermint have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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