Spectre (2015)
A cryptic message sends Bond on a brisk, gritty adventure to expose a sinister, pulpy organization.
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
How intense is Spectre?
Spectre is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Spectre feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Spectre
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Spectre for you?
Is Spectre scary?
Only a little. Spectre has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Spectre gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Spectre sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Spectre 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 Spectre?
Spectre runs 2h 28m.
Where can I stream Spectre?
Spectre is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Spectre have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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