Ratched (2020)
A chilling origin story unfolds as a stylish nurse at a psychiatric hospital embraces her inner darkness.
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.
How intense is Ratched?
Ratched is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Ratched feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Ratched
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ratched for you?
Is Ratched scary?
Only a little. Ratched has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ratched gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ratched sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ratched OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Ratched?
Ratched is streaming on Netflix.
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