The Great Wall (2016)
Mercenaries join a desperate, brisk defense against monstrous hordes on an epic, ancient wall.
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
How intense is The Great Wall?
The Great Wall 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 and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Great Wall feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Great Wall
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Great Wall for you?
Is The Great Wall scary?
Only a little. The Great Wall has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Great Wall gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Great Wall sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Great Wall 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 Great Wall?
The Great Wall runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Great Wall?
The Great Wall is streaming on Netflix and YouTube (free).
Does The Great Wall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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