I, Tonya (2017)
A darkly-comic and gritty true story about a champion skater’s career derailed by pulpy antics.
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
How intense is I, Tonya?
I, Tonya has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and dry. Rated R.
What I, Tonya feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comiccampypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream I, Tonya
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is I, Tonya for you?
Is I, Tonya scary?
No. I, Tonya is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is I, Tonya gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is I, Tonya sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is I, Tonya OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is I, Tonya?
I, Tonya runs 2h.
Where can I stream I, Tonya?
I, Tonya is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi.
Does I, Tonya have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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