Revolution (2012)
Fifteen years after a global blackout, a gritty and suspenseful journey uncovers epic secrets.
One day, electricity just stopped working and the world was suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Now, 15 years later, a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously—and unbeknownst to her—had something to do with the blackout. An unlikely group sets out off on a daring journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future.
How intense is Revolution?
Revolution is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Revolution feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepicbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Revolution
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Revolution for you?
Is Revolution scary?
Only a little. Revolution has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Revolution gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Revolution sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Revolution OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Revolution?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Revolution?
Revolution is streaming on Hoopla.
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