My Scientology Movie

My Scientology Movie

What Hollywood didn't tell you about one of the world's most secretive religions

Directed by John Dower

Produced by Red Box Films, BBC Film

201699 min6.6 / 10

An investigative documentary that uses re-enactments and personal testimony to expose alleged manipulation and control within Scientology, while itself becoming subject to the organization's surveillance.

After being denied access to the Church of Scientology's headquarters, documentarian Louis Theroux teams up with ex-Scientology official Marty Rathbun to stage re-enactments of alleged abuses within the organization. Theroux soon discovers that the church is watching his every move.

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  • Is My Scientology Movie scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does My Scientology Movie end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is My Scientology Movie violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is My Scientology Movie sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is My Scientology Movie easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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66/ 100

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