Westworld (2016)
Artificial consciousness awakens in a gritty Western park, exploring the dark evolution of human sin.
A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
How intense is Westworld?
Westworld is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Westworld feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Westworld
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Westworld for you?
Is Westworld scary?
Only a little. Westworld has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Westworld gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Westworld sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Westworld OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Westworld?
Westworld is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Westworld have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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