Venom (2018)
A disgraced journalist bonds with an alien, unleashing a pulpy, brisk, and broadly humorous battle for Earth.
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
How intense is Venom?
Venom is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Venom feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Venom
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Venom for you?
Is Venom scary?
Only a little. Venom has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Venom gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Venom sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Venom OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Venom?
Venom runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Venom?
Venom is streaming on Disney+.
Does Venom have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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