The Warriors (1979)
A Coney Island gang fights for survival on a gritty, relentless journey through a hostile city.
Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.
How intense is The Warriors?
The Warriors is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Warriors feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Warriors
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Warriors for you?
Is The Warriors scary?
Only a little. The Warriors has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Warriors gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is The Warriors sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Warriors OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Warriors?
The Warriors runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Warriors?
The Warriors is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Warriors have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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