Making a Murderer (2015)
A decade-long investigation unveils police corruption and a new murder charge for a recently exonerated man.
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
How intense is Making a Murderer?
Making a Murderer has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Making a Murderer feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Making a Murderer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 6, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Making a Murderer for you?
Is Making a Murderer scary?
No. Making a Murderer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Making a Murderer gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Making a Murderer sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Making a Murderer OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Making a Murderer?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Making a Murderer?
Making a Murderer is streaming on Netflix.
Does Making a Murderer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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