Unsane (2018)
A woman's involuntary commitment to a mental institution becomes a chilling, gritty confrontation with her deepest fear.
A woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear.
How intense is Unsane?
Unsane is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Unsane feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingtense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Unsane
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Unsane for you?
Is Unsane scary?
Yes, properly. Unsane is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Unsane gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Unsane sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Unsane OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Unsane?
Unsane runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Unsane?
Unsane is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Unsane have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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