Pi (1998)
A mathematical genius finds a bleak, cerebral link between numbers and reality, predicting the future with gritty suspense.
A mathematical genius discovers a link between numbers and reality, and thus believes he can predict the future.
How intense is Pi?
Pi is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Pi feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulbleakcerebralsurrealgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Pi
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pi for you?
Is Pi scary?
Only a little. Pi has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Pi gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pi sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Pi OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Pi?
Pi runs 1h 24m.
Where can I stream Pi?
Pi is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Pi have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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