Ray Donovan (2013)
A Hollywood fixer's gritty world unravels with his father's release, stirring intimate family suspense.
Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.
How intense is Ray Donovan?
Ray Donovan has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Ray Donovan feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ray Donovan
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ray Donovan for you?
Is Ray Donovan scary?
No. Ray Donovan is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ray Donovan gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Ray Donovan sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ray Donovan OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Ray Donovan?
Ray Donovan is streaming on Paramount+, Prime Video and The Roku Channel.
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