The Crow (1994)
Kernel Score: 87% · 4,437 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Action, Thriller
Released: 1994-05-11
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is The Crow worth watching?
Worth watching. A murdered musician comes back from the grave to avenge himself and his fiancee. It's moody, rain-soaked and very stylish, and it's also a cult favourite, though the story is thin and the tone is relentlessly bleak.
Watch it if you
- love dark, gothic comic-book atmosphere
- enjoy revenge stories with style
- like 90s alternative music and visuals
Skip it if you
- dislike violence and grim revenge plots
- want deep storytelling over mood
Best for: Moody night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Crow
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: Paramount+, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven, watched over by a hypnotic crow, returns from the grave to exact revenge.
The Crow parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Crow is an R-rated dark fantasy revenge thriller featuring gothic violence and a resurrected vigilante.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Centers on brutal murder, arson, and a vigilante's violent revenge against a gang of criminals, described as gothic and aggressive.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Urban gothic crime setting implies some drug/criminal underworld elements though not detailed.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Crow
If you liked The Crow, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) — 86%: Dark, brooding comic-book story with a tragic streak.
- Dark City (1998) — 85%: Same director's shadowy, atmospheric sci-fi.
- Batman (1989) — 81%: Gothic comic-book film with a brooding hero.
- The Man from Nowhere (2010) — 85%: Stylish, brutal revenge story with a damaged hero.
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) — 88%: Stylised revenge saga.
- The Batman (2022) — 88%: Dark, rain-soaked take on a vigilante.
Director
Cast
- Brandon Lee as Eric
- Rochelle Davis as Sarah
- Ernie Hudson as Albrecht
- Michael Wincott as Top Dollar
- Bai Ling as Myca
- Sofia Shinas as Shelly
- Anna Thomson as Darla
- David Patrick Kelly as T-Bird
- Angel David as Skank
- Laurence Mason as Tin Tin
The Crow FAQ
Is The Crow worth watching?
Worth watching. A murdered musician comes back from the grave to avenge himself and his fiancee. It's moody, rain-soaked and very stylish, and it's also a cult favourite, though the story is thin and the tone is relentlessly bleak.
Where can I watch The Crow?
In the US you can stream The Crow on Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Crow OK for kids?
The Crow is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Crow is an R-rated dark fantasy revenge thriller featuring gothic violence and a resurrected vigilante.
What movies are like The Crow?
If you liked The Crow, try Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Dark City, Batman and The Man from Nowhere.