The Guilty (2021)
A demoted officer races against time, confined to a desk, as a gritty, tense kidnapping unfolds over the phone.
A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.
How intense is The Guilty?
The Guilty is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Guilty feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegrittyintimate
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Guilty
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Guilty for you?
Is The Guilty scary?
Only a little. The Guilty has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Guilty gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Guilty sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Guilty OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Guilty?
The Guilty runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream The Guilty?
The Guilty is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Guilty have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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