Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
NZ release: 11 March 2026
Offensive language, discrimination and sexual references Rated on: 11 March 2026
What’s it about?
Louis Theroux dives into the world of extreme online influencers and content creators who are reshaping ideas about modern masculinity. Along the way, he explores why these attitudes resonate and how these figures are shaping the values of young men.
The facts
- Directed by Adrian Choa
- English language
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Netflix original documentary
Why did it get this rating?
This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Misogynistic themes
The film explores the online “manosphere”, where misogynistic attitudes are often promoted.
Through interviews and clips from social media, men express views about women being subordinate to men or treated as objects. One man discusses “one-sided monogamy”, claiming his partner packs condoms for him when he travels.
Other scenes include a man boasting about having sex with thousands of women.
One individual claims to run a business that manages creators on OnlyFans while also saying he finds the platform “disgusting”.
Discriminatory themes
Some individuals in the documentary express homophobic, antisemitic, and other discriminatory views.
Examples include statements that someone would disown a child for being gay, and online clips where hateful comments are directed at LGBTQ+ people.
There are antisemitic remarks, including claims that Jewish people control the world or are responsible for social change.
Content that may disturb
The film includes blurred livestream footage from a so-called “predator sting”, where a man accused of being a paedophile is confronted. Sounds of the man being punched and kicked can be heard. The accusations are made without evidence being shown in the clip.
Sexual themes
Sexual content appears in social media footage and screenshots shown in the documentary. This includes references to sex acts and images of women in lingerie from platforms such as OnlyFans.
Offensive language
Offensive language includes words such as “f**k” and “bullsh*t”.
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