The Revenant (2015)
A frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
How intense is The Revenant?
The Revenant is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Revenant feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Revenant
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Revenant for you?
Is The Revenant scary?
Only a little. The Revenant has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Revenant gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Revenant sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Revenant OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Revenant?
The Revenant runs 2h 37m.
Where can I stream The Revenant?
The Revenant is streaming on Max.
Does The Revenant have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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