The 100 (2014)
A relentless, bleak future forces juvenile delinquents to survive a gritty, radioactive Earth.
100 years in the future, when the Earth has been abandoned due to radioactivity, the last surviving humans live on an ark orbiting the planet — but the ark won't last forever. So the repressive regime picks 100 expendable juvenile delinquents to send down to Earth to see if the planet is still habitable.
How intense is The 100?
The 100 is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The 100 feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The 100
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The 100 for you?
Is The 100 scary?
Only a little. The 100 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The 100 gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The 100 sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The 100 OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The 100?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream The 100?
The 100 is streaming on Pluto TV.
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