The Mist (2007)

Kernel Score: 77% · 5,712 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Released: 2007-11-21

Runtime: 126 minutes

Is The Mist worth watching?

Worth watching. A tense monster film in which a town gets trapped in a supermarket by a strange fog. The creatures are fun, but the bigger threat is the panicking crowd. The ending is bleak and divisive.

Watch it if you

  • like claustrophobic monster horror
  • enjoy Stephen King adaptations
  • want a downbeat ending that sticks with you

Skip it if you

  • need a happy ending
  • dislike dated special effects

Best for: Rainy night horror

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Mist

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.

The Mist parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The Mist is an R-rated horror film with monster attacks, gore, and disturbing mass hysteria/violence among trapped survivors.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent graphic monster attacks, gore, and violent deaths, including mob violence among trapped humans.
  • Language: Moderate — Rated R, consistent with strong profanity typical of the genre.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Mist

If you liked The Mist, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Thing (1982) — 93%: Isolated people turn on each other while a monster lurks.
  • The Green Mile (1999) — 92%: Another Frank Darabont film based on a Stephen King story.
  • Alien (1979) — 96%: Trapped people hunted by an unknown creature.
  • 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) — 77%: Trapped in a confined space with danger outside.
  • A Quiet Place Part II (2021) — 84%: Survival horror built on tension.
  • 28 Days Later (2002) — 82%: Society breaks down under an outbreak.

Director

Frank Darabont

Cast

The Mist FAQ

Is The Mist worth watching?

Worth watching. A tense monster film in which a town gets trapped in a supermarket by a strange fog. The creatures are fun, but the bigger threat is the panicking crowd. The ending is bleak and divisive.

Where can I watch The Mist?

In the US you can stream The Mist on Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW and Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Mist OK for kids?

The Mist is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Mist is an R-rated horror film with monster attacks, gore, and disturbing mass hysteria/violence among trapped survivors.

What movies are like The Mist?

If you liked The Mist, try The Thing, The Green Mile, Alien and 10 Cloverfield Lane.