The Square (2017)
A prestigious curator's life unravels amidst a controversial art exhibit, revealing the absurdities of the art world.
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
How intense is The Square?
The Square has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What The Square feels like
- Tone
- satiricalcerebralgrittydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Square
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Square for you?
Is The Square scary?
No. The Square is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Square gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Square sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Square OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Square?
The Square runs 2h 31m.
Where can I stream The Square?
The Square is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home (free).
Does The Square have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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