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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

2016·Movie
1h 26min·R
72
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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Every body has a secret.

Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.
Supernatural HorrorMystery & IntrigueClaustrophobic SettingFather-Son RelationshipAncient CurseGothic HorrorVisceral Autopsy ScenesGrim Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Autopsy of Jane Doe legally?

The Autopsy of Jane Doe is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Autopsy of Jane Doe worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Autopsy of Jane Doe rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?

1 h 26 min

The Autopsy of Jane Doe runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Autopsy of Jane Doe?

Critics76
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Autopsy of Jane Doe much the same way.

Was The Autopsy of Jane Doe a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$6 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Autopsy of Jane Doe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Autopsy of Jane Doe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Autopsy of Jane Doe in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Autopsy of Jane Doe use?

Ominous FogBuried AliveChekhov's GunDowner EndingThe Lost LenoreMurder by MistakeFinger-Twitching RevivalMouth Stitched ShutAnachronism StewStupid EvilAnd I Must ScreamSouthern Gothicand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for The Autopsy of Jane Doe, including Ominous Fog, Buried Alive, Chekhov's Gun.