Self/less (2015)
A dying billionaire's consciousness transfers to a new body, uncovering a dangerous organization's secrets.
An extremely wealthy elderly man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man but everything may not be as good as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origins and the secret organization that will kill to keep its secrets.
How intense is Self/less?
Self/less is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Self/less feels like
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- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Self/less
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Self/less for you?
Is Self/less scary?
Only a little. Self/less has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Self/less gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Self/less sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Self/less OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Self/less?
Self/less runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Self/less?
Self/less is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Self/less have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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