Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Four Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
How intense is Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Requiem for a Dream feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysurreal
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Requiem for a Dream
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Requiem for a Dream for you?
Is Requiem for a Dream scary?
Only a little. Requiem for a Dream has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Requiem for a Dream gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Requiem for a Dream sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream is streaming on Peacock, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Requiem for a Dream have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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