Tron (1982)
A brilliant programmer gets digitized into a pulpy, epic game world, battling a tyrannical program.
When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
How intense is Tron?
Tron has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What Tron feels like
- Tone
- campypulpyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Tron
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Tron for you?
Is Tron scary?
No. Tron is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Tron gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Tron sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Tron OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Tron?
Tron runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Tron?
Tron is streaming on Disney+.
Does Tron have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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