Under the Dome (2013)
A mysterious, inescapable dome traps a small town, creating tense, gritty drama and sci-fi mystery.
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
How intense is Under the Dome?
Under the Dome is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Under the Dome feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Under the Dome
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Under the Dome for you?
Is Under the Dome scary?
Only a little. Under the Dome has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Under the Dome gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Under the Dome sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Under the Dome OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Under the Dome?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Under the Dome?
Under the Dome is streaming on Paramount+.
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