The Autopsy of Jane Doe
7.5/10
jumps
8
gore
6
dread
8
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
A father-son coroner team receives a pristine corpse with catastrophic internal injuries, and the overnight examination becomes a séance in reverse. Øvredal's chamber piece mines procedure for dread — every incision is a page of the wrong book.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 86 minutes |
| Jump scares | 4/5 — genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | witchcraft; characters cut off from help |
The Autopsy of Jane Doe carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 4/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 86 minutes. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?
- On our intensity scale, The Autopsy of Jane Doe rates 8/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
- What is The Autopsy of Jane Doe rated?
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 8/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)?
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
