The Meg (2018)
A deep-sea rescue mission unleashes a prehistoric terror, igniting a brisk, high-octane battle for survival.
A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
How intense is The Meg?
The Meg is mildly scary, with graphic 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 Meg feels like
- Tone
- pulpyhigh octanecampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Meg
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Meg for you?
Is The Meg scary?
Only a little. The Meg has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Meg gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Meg sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Meg OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Meg?
The Meg runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream The Meg?
The Meg is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Meg have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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