POSE (2018)
New York City's 1980s ball culture pulses with intimate, gritty drama and uplifting, measured dance.
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
How intense is POSE?
POSE has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What POSE feels like
- Tone
- grittyheartwarmingupliftingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream POSE
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is POSE for you?
Is POSE scary?
No. POSE is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is POSE gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is POSE sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is POSE OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream POSE?
POSE is streaming on Hulu.
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