You Were Never Really Here (2017)
A traumatized veteran's violent rescue mission uncovers a conspiracy, blurring the lines between nightmare and awakening.
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
How intense is You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here 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 R.
What You Were Never Really Here feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream You Were Never Really Here
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Is You Were Never Really Here scary?
Only a little. You Were Never Really Here has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is You Were Never Really Here gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is You Were Never Really Here sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is You Were Never Really Here OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here is streaming on Prime Video.
Does You Were Never Really Here have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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