V (1983)
Giant spaceships arrive with human-like aliens promising friendship, but their true intentions threaten Earth's very survival.
Fifty spaceships, each three miles across, hover ominously above Earth's major cities. The Visitors that emerge are humanlike in appearance and extend the hand of friendship. Our planet's resources are just what these aliens need to survive. And for its future survival, unsuspecting humankind will need... a miracle!
How intense is V?
V 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 V feels like
- Tone
- tensesuspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream V
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is V for you?
Is V scary?
Only a little. V has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is V gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is V sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is V 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 V?
Episodes run about 1h 45m.
Where can I stream V?
V is streaming on Plex.
Does V have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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