The Dark Tower (2017)
A boy's visions thrust him into an epic, brisk battle to save all realities from dark forces.
A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.
How intense is The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower 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. Rated PG-13.
What The Dark Tower feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Dark Tower
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Dark Tower for you?
Is The Dark Tower scary?
Only a little. The Dark Tower has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Dark Tower gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Dark Tower sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Dark Tower 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 The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower is streaming on Paramount+.
Does The Dark Tower have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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