Gone Girl (2014)
Kernel Score: 90% · 19,711 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2014-10-01
Runtime: 149 minutes
Is Gone Girl worth watching?
Must-watch. David Fincher's thriller about a missing wife starts as a murder mystery and becomes a mean, clever look at marriage and media. It's cold, twisty and darkly funny, and Rosamund Pike is excellent.
Watch it if you
- enjoy twisty psychological thrillers
- like David Fincher's cold style
- want a film to argue about afterwards
Skip it if you
- dislike bleak or cynical stories
- are bothered by graphic violence
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Gone Girl
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Gone Girl parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Gone Girl is an R-rated psychological thriller with graphic violence, disturbing sexual content, and strong language centered on a toxic marriage.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes murder, a graphically violent killing during sex, and dark psychological manipulation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Features explicit sexual content, including a shocking scene that combines sex and violence.
- Language: Moderate — Strong profanity throughout, consistent with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Gone Girl
If you liked Gone Girl, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Se7en (1995) — 92%: Fincher's dark, grim detective story
- Zodiac (2007) — 87%: Fincher's slow, obsessive true-crime film
- Fight Club (1999) — 96%: Fincher's sharp, dark look at modern life
- The Social Network (2010) — 88%: Fincher's cool look at ambition and betrayal
- Shutter Island (2010) — 91%: A twisty psychological mystery
- The Invisible Guest (2017) — 88%: A tightly plotted mystery full of reversals
Director
Cast
- Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne
- Rosamund Pike as Amy Dunne
- Neil Patrick Harris as Desi Collings
- Tyler Perry as Tanner Bolt
- Carrie Coon as Margo Dunne
- Kim Dickens as Detective Rhonda Boney
- Patrick Fugit as Officer James Gilpin
- David Clennon as Rand Elliott
- Lisa Banes as Marybeth Elliott
- Missi Pyle as Ellen Abbott
Gone Girl FAQ
Is Gone Girl worth watching?
Must-watch. David Fincher's thriller about a missing wife starts as a murder mystery and becomes a mean, clever look at marriage and media. It's cold, twisty and darkly funny, and Rosamund Pike is excellent.
Where can I watch Gone Girl?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gone Girl OK for kids?
Gone Girl is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Gone Girl is an R-rated psychological thriller with graphic violence, disturbing sexual content, and strong language centered on a toxic marriage.
What movies are like Gone Girl?
If you liked Gone Girl, try Se7en, Zodiac, Fight Club and The Social Network.