M3GAN (2022)
A brilliant roboticist's creation becomes chillingly overprotective, blending suspense and darkly comic camp.
A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.
How intense is M3GAN?
M3GAN is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What M3GAN feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingcampydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream M3GAN
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is M3GAN for you?
Is M3GAN scary?
Yes, properly. M3GAN is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is M3GAN gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is M3GAN sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is M3GAN OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is M3GAN?
M3GAN runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream M3GAN?
M3GAN is streaming on Netflix.
Does M3GAN have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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