I, Tonya
DramaComedy
17+R
2017·2h 0m·Craig Gillespie·LuckyChap Entertainment·● Script read & verified
A biographical drama about figure skater Tonya Harding's rise to fame and the scandal surrounding the attack on Nancy Kerrigan. The film uses a mockumentary...
Watch with your child — Complex themes about abuse, class, and toxic relationships require discussion and context for younger viewers
Heads Up for Parents
The film presents domestic violence and child abuse in a sometimes darkly comedic context that might minimize the seriousness of these issues
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on Tonya's desperate need for her mother's approval and love, showing how the absence of proper family support leads to destructive relationships. LaVona's harsh parenting and lack of unconditional love is portrayed as directly contributing to Tonya's troubled life and toxic marriage.
Community Notes
- Concerns about glamorizing or making light of domestic violence through comedic treatment
- Debate over accuracy of portrayal versus entertainment value
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows how determination and talent can overcome class barriers in competitive sports
- ✓Demonstrates the complexity of abusive relationships and cycles of violence
Cast:Margot RobbieSebastian StanAllison JanneyJulianne NicholsonPaul Walter Hauser