The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Superpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.
Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.
How intense is The Umbrella Academy?
The Umbrella Academy is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated TV-MA.
What The Umbrella Academy feels like
- Tone
- whimsicaldarkly comiccampysurreal
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Umbrella Academy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Umbrella Academy for you?
Is The Umbrella Academy scary?
Only a little. The Umbrella Academy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Umbrella Academy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Umbrella Academy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Umbrella Academy 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.
Where can I stream The Umbrella Academy?
The Umbrella Academy is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Umbrella Academy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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