The Darkest Minds (2018)
Superpowered teens escape internment camps, forging a gritty, suspenseful adventure against a corrupt government.
After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.
How intense is The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Darkest Minds feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Darkest Minds
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Darkest Minds for you?
Is The Darkest Minds scary?
Only a little. The Darkest Minds has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Darkest Minds gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Darkest Minds sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Darkest Minds 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 Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Darkest Minds have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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