Polar (2019)
A retiring assassin faces a relentless, gritty fight against younger killers and a pulpy, suspenseful world.
When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.
How intense is Polar?
Polar has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated NC-17.
What Polar feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Polar
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Polar for you?
Is Polar scary?
No. Polar is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Polar gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Polar sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Polar OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Polar?
Polar runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Polar?
Polar is streaming on Netflix.
Does Polar have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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