Supergirl (2015)
An earnest hero embraces her alien powers, navigating a measured journey of uplifting, feel-good adventure.
Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.
How intense is Supergirl?
Supergirl has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated TV-14.
What Supergirl feels like
- Tone
- feel goodearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Supergirl
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Supergirl for you?
Is Supergirl scary?
No. Supergirl is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Supergirl gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Supergirl sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Supergirl OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Supergirl?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Supergirl?
Supergirl is streaming on Netflix.
Cast and crew
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