You (2018)
A charming stalker's dark obsessions unfold with brisk, darkly-comic suspense and pulpy grit.
A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.
How intense is You?
You is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated TV-MA.
What You feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittydarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream You
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is You for you?
Is You scary?
Yes, properly. You is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is You gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is You sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is You OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream You?
You is streaming on Netflix.
Does You have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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