The Last of Us (2023)
A hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl form an unlikely bond while navigating a bleak, dangerous world.
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
How intense is The Last of Us?
The Last of Us is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Last of Us feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Last of Us
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Last of Us for you?
Is The Last of Us scary?
Only a little. The Last of Us has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Last of Us gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Last of Us sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Last of Us OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Last of Us?
The Last of Us is streaming on Max.
Does The Last of Us have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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