The Village (2004)
A sequestered village lives in chilling dread, and one man's curiosity unravels their measured peace.
When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
How intense is The Village?
The Village is mildly scary, with 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. Rated PG-13.
What The Village feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericchillingmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Village
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Village for you?
Is The Village scary?
Only a little. The Village has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Village gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Village sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Village OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Village?
The Village runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The Village?
The Village is streaming on Peacock.
Does The Village have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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