The Platform (2019)
In a vertical prison, a descending feast reveals humanity's brutal hierarchy, sparking a desperate rebellion.
A slab of food descends down a vertical facility. The residents above eat heartily, leaving those below starving and desperate. A rebellion is imminent.
How intense is The Platform?
The Platform 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 R.
What The Platform feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspensefulsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Platform
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Platform for you?
Is The Platform scary?
Only a little. The Platform has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Platform gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Platform sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Platform OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Platform?
The Platform runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Platform?
The Platform is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Platform have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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