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Updated October 24, 2026
If you hate gore but want a real scare, start with horror rated PG-13 or lower, such as Coraline, Jaws. The US rating is the only gore filter TMDB offers, so it is a guide, not a guarantee. Each film below has 2,500 or more TMDB votes.
Horror rated PG-13 or lower
A PG-13 horror rating means the filmmakers kept graphic violence under a ceiling. These top the TMDB score list at that level.
| Title | Rated | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coraline (2009) | PG | 100 min | 7.9/10 | Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max |
| Jaws (1975) | PG | 124 min | 7.7/10 | Netflix, TNT, TBS, tru TV |
| The Others (2001) | PG-13 | 101 min | 7.6/10 | AMC+, Shudder |
| Godzilla Minus One (2023) | PG-13 | 125 min | 7.6/10 | Netflix |
| A Quiet Place Part II (2021) | PG-13 | 97 min | 7.4/10 | Paramount+ |
| A Quiet Place (2018) | PG-13 | 91 min | 7.4/10 | Paramount+, MGM Plus |
| Split (2017) | PG-13 | 117 min | 7.3/10 | Netflix |
| Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) | PG-13 | 110 min | 7.3/10 | Peacock |
| Run (2020) | PG-13 | 90 min | 7.2/10 | Hulu |
| Poltergeist (1982) | PG | 114 min | 7.2/10 | HBO Max |
Coraline (2009)
2009 · PG · Animation, Family, Fantasy · 100 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Rated PG, 100 minutes, 7.9/10 from 9,624 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life.
US streaming: Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max
Jaws (1975)
1975 · PG · Horror, Thriller, Adventure · 124 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Rated PG, 124 minutes, 7.7/10 from 11,968 voters.
TMDB synopsis: When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
US streaming: Netflix, TNT, TBS, tru TV
The Others (2001)
2001 · PG-13 · Horror, Mystery, Thriller · 101 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG-13, 101 minutes, 7.6/10 from 7,506 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light.
US streaming: AMC+, Shudder
Godzilla Minus One (2023)
2023 · PG-13 · Science Fiction, Horror, Action · 125 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG-13, 125 minutes, 7.6/10 from 3,535 voters.
TMDB synopsis: In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape.
US streaming: Netflix
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
2021 · PG-13 · Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror · 97 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Rated PG-13, 97 minutes, 7.4/10 from 7,726 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world.
US streaming: Paramount+
A Quiet Place (2018)
2018 · PG-13 · Horror, Drama, Science Fiction · 91 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Rated PG-13, 91 minutes, 7.4/10 from 15,858 voters.
TMDB synopsis: A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.
US streaming: Paramount+, MGM Plus
Split (2017)
2017 · PG-13 · Horror, Thriller · 117 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Rated PG-13, 117 minutes, 7.3/10 from 18,765 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr.
US streaming: Netflix
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
2023 · PG-13 · Horror, Thriller · 110 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Rated PG-13, 110 minutes, 7.3/10 from 5,246 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria.
US streaming: Peacock
Run (2020)
2020 · PG-13 · Thriller, Horror, Drama · 90 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Rated PG-13, 90 minutes, 7.2/10 from 3,014 voters.
TMDB synopsis: Chloe, a teenager who is confined to a wheelchair, is homeschooled by her mother, Diane.
US streaming: Hulu
Poltergeist (1982)
1982 · PG · Horror · 114 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Rated PG, 114 minutes, 7.2/10 from 3,494 voters.
TMDB synopsis: The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'.
US streaming: HBO Max
Questions
What are scary movies with no gore?
Coraline, Jaws are horror films rated PG-13 or lower in the US. Rating limits graphic content but not dread.
Is PG-13 horror gore-free?
Not always. Check parent guides such as Common Sense Media or IMDb's content advisory for the exact scenes before you press play.
How were these ranked?
By TMDB average rating among horror films with at least 2,500 votes, then filtered to a US rating of PG-13 or lower.
Why are there so few modern ones?
Many recent horror films are rated R, which this filter removes. That is why older films show up.
Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB for the United States. Services rotate titles often, so check before you start.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.