The Acolyte (2024)
A Jedi Master confronts a dangerous warrior from his past during a gritty, suspenseful crime spree investigation.
A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. During this time, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.
How intense is The Acolyte?
The Acolyte is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Acolyte feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Acolyte
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Acolyte for you?
Is The Acolyte scary?
Only a little. The Acolyte has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Acolyte gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Acolyte sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Acolyte OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream The Acolyte?
The Acolyte is streaming on Disney+.
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