Raw (2017)
A strict vegetarian's initiation into veterinary school awakens a visceral hunger and a monstrous true self.
Stringent vegetarian Justine encounters a decadent, merciless, and dangerously seductive world during her first week at veterinary school. Desperate to fit in, she strays from her principles and eats raw meat for the first time. She soon experiences terrible and unexpected consequences as her true self begins to emerge.
How intense is Raw?
Raw is mildly scary, with extreme gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Raw feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Raw
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Raw for you?
Is Raw scary?
Only a little. Raw has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Raw gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Raw sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Raw OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Raw?
Raw runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Raw?
Raw is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Raw have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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