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The Investigation of Lucy Letby

2026Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

CrimeDocumentary
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd1.9/5Rotten Tomatoes60%13%

A tense, bleak documentary movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

An engaging and thought-provoking look at Lucy Letby, the former nurse serving life in prison after being convicted of the murders of seven infants and the attempted murders of seven others.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Medical Thriller
  • Dark Biopic
  • Tense Procedural
  • Disturbing Realism
  • Complex Antagonist
  • Systemic Failure Critique
  • Chilling Atmosphere
  • Character Study

Crew

Directed by
Dominic Sivyer
Produced by
Ian Rumsey, Caroline Short

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Facts

February 4, 2026 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
February 4, 2026
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Investigation of Lucy Letby?"

Questions about The Investigation of Lucy Letby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Investigation of Lucy Letby?

Netflix

In the United States, The Investigation of Lucy Letby streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Investigation of Lucy Letby worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 1.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (35).

Is The Investigation of Lucy Letby okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Investigation of Lucy Letby?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.