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The Truthers

Parents guide · ClearAge age 16+ · Official R

Movie 2026 106 min Thriller, Drama, Mystery Checked by Dan S · 24 Sep 2026
Official Rating R ClearAge 16+

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What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Strong

Our take

A woman returns home after her mother's sudden death and grows suspicious of her father's behavior in this Netflix mystery drama. Grief and conspiracy tension sit alongside violent set-pieces with gunfire and an explosion, frequent strong language, sexual content and heavy substance use. Missing-child tension and injury detail keep the dread up. Suited to 16 and up.

Uplifting themes

Media literacy, honest parent communication and protecting children as a community duty come through

Story (may spoil tone)

After her mother's sudden death, Ruth returns to her hometown and reunites with her father, whose odd behavior makes her question what really happened.

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Moderate Violent set-pieces, including gunfire and an explosion, sit alongside t…

Violent set-pieces, including gunfire and an explosion, sit alongside the mystery

Language Strong Frequent strong language runs through the film

Frequent strong language runs through the film

Sex / nudity Moderate Sexual content is woven into the thriller stakes

Sexual content is woven into the thriller stakes

Drugs / alcohol Strong Heavy substance use is part of the story world

Heavy substance use is part of the story world

Frightening Moderate Missing-child tension and violent set-pieces keep building sustained dr…

Missing-child tension and violent set-pieces keep building sustained dread

Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title

No self-harm found in this title

Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title

No sexual violence found in this title

Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title

No child peril found in this title

Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title

No bullying found in this title

Gore / death / weapons Moderate Injury detail and violent aftermath appear

Injury detail and violent aftermath appear

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health No mental health found in this title

No mental health found in this title

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Moderate A sudden parental death and a strained family reunion drive the emotion…

A sudden parental death and a strained family reunion drive the emotional mystery

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • How do families cope when grief and suspicion mix?
  • What makes someone question a loved one's story?