
Anon (2018)
A detective navigates a gritty, cerebral future where memories are public, hunting a woman who defies all surveillance.
Set in a near-future world where there is no privacy, ignorance or anonymity, our private memories are recorded and crime almost ceases to exist. In trying to solve a series of unsolved murders, Sal Frieland stumbles onto a young woman who appears to have subverted the system and disappeared. She has no identity, no history and no record. Sal realizes it may not be the end of crime but the beginning. Known only as 'The Girl', Sal must find her before he becomes the next victim.
How intense is Anon?
Anon is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Anon feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittycerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Anon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Anon for you?
Is Anon scary?
Only a little. Anon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Anon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Anon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Anon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Anon?
Anon runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Anon?
Anon is streaming on Netflix.
Does Anon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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