This Is Us (2016)
Intertwined lives unfold with earnest intimacy, exploring family bonds across generations with nostalgic melancholy.
Follows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present and past times. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.
How intense is This Is Us?
This Is Us has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What This Is Us feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingmelancholynostalgicearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream This Is Us
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is This Is Us for you?
Is This Is Us scary?
No. This Is Us is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is This Is Us gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is This Is Us sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is This Is Us OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream This Is Us?
This Is Us is streaming on Hulu and Tubi.
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