Super 8 (2011)
A group of friends filming a zombie movie uncovers a terrifying secret after a devastating train derailment.
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
How intense is Super 8?
Super 8 is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Super 8 feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulnostalgicearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightComfort watch
Where to stream Super 8
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Super 8 for you?
Is Super 8 scary?
Only a little. Super 8 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Super 8 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Super 8 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Super 8 OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Super 8?
Super 8 runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Super 8?
Super 8 is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Super 8 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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