The Last Ship (2014)
A lone naval destroyer crew races against a global pandemic to save humanity from extinction.
Their mission is simple: Find a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet's population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction.
How intense is The Last Ship?
The Last Ship is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Last Ship feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepichigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Last Ship
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Last Ship for you?
Is The Last Ship scary?
Only a little. The Last Ship has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Last Ship gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Last Ship sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Last Ship 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 Last Ship?
The Last Ship is streaming on Netflix.
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