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The Stand (1994)

Series · 1h 30m episodes · Rated TV-14

Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A deadly plague decimates humanity, leaving survivors to choose between good and evil in an epic, gritty battle.

Bleak and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Not on a US subscription service as of Nov 1, 2026.

The Stand parents guide

Heads up on moderate sex and nudity. That is past what the TV-14 on the box suggests. Beyond that, some strong language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the TV-14 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Stand scary?
Only a little. The Stand has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Stand?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Stand rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14, with moderate sex and nudity, some strong language, and strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is The Stand about?

After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Created byStephen King
StarringGary Sinise, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Corin Nemec, Ruby Dee

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