Our take
Unknown Number is a TV-MA documentary about vulgar harassing texts targeting teens, unraveling a catfish scheme. Expect cyberbullying detail, self-harm references, sexual harassment talk, and emotional interviews. Important for mature teens with parent discussion about online safety
Story (may spoil tone)
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.
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Details
Violence Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes
Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes
Language Regular profanity during heated exchanges and crises
Regular profanity during heated exchanges and crises
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Occasional alcohol or smoking references in dialogue
Occasional alcohol or smoking references in dialogue
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide Expect strong language in teen victim interviews, including Self-harm r…
Expect strong language in teen victim interviews, including Self-harm references
Sexual violence Sexual harassment themes in the catfish scheme
Sexual harassment themes in the catfish scheme
Bullying / discrimination Relentless catfish harassment drives the true-crime story
Relentless catfish harassment drives the true-crime story
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Anonymous numbers can hide cruelty. What rules protect phones and social accounts?
- Victims doubt themselves before the truth emerges. How can friends believe someone being targeted?
- Documentaries show real harm from online games. What would you do if texts turned vicious?