Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret
NZ release: 20 August 2026
Sexual references and sexual violence themes Rated on: 20 August 2026
What’s it about?
This documentary investigates multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto.
The facts
- Directed by Alice McShane
- English language
- Runtime: 52 minutes
- BBC documentary
Why did it get this rating?
This documentary was self-rated by Neon. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Sexual violence themes
Multiple women come forward with sexual abuse and misconduct claims against Jared Leto dating back to when they were teenagers (the youngest being 14) and Leto was significantly older.
The women interviewed describe their experiences with Leto in detail, including specific acts of abuse and harassment, the emotional destruction it caused, and how it was facilitated by assistants and crew.
Sexual violence is not shown, but the documentary includes empty room footage reimagining where the incidents took place as they are described by the women.
Helplines:
The sexual violence could be upsetting for some viewers, especially for those who have gone through similar experiences. If you are struggling with what you have seen on-screen, please reach out for help. If you or someone you know needs to talk:
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