Spawn (1997)
A murdered agent makes a devil's pact, leading Hell's army with dark humor and pulpy action.
After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.
How intense is Spawn?
Spawn is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark. Rated PG-13.
What Spawn feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicpulpycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Spawn
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spawn for you?
Is Spawn scary?
Only a little. Spawn has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Spawn gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Spawn sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Spawn OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Spawn?
Spawn runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Spawn?
Spawn is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Spawn have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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