The Rain (2018)
A brutal virus forces two siblings into a perilous search for safety across a bleak landscape.
After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety. A Scandinavian thriller series.
How intense is The Rain?
The Rain is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Rain feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Rain
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Rain for you?
Is The Rain scary?
Only a little. The Rain has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Rain gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Rain sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Rain OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Rain?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream The Rain?
The Rain is streaming on Netflix.
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