The Witcher (2019)
A monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.
Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
How intense is The Witcher?
The Witcher is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Witcher feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Witcher
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Witcher for you?
Is The Witcher scary?
Only a little. The Witcher has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Witcher gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Witcher sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Witcher OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Witcher?
The Witcher is streaming on Netflix.
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