Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

  • 20162016
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
113K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,667
86
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
A team of father and son coroners receive a mysterious homicide victim with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to identify the beautiful young "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.
Play trailer2:10
3 Videos
72 Photos
HorrorMysteryThriller

A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the body of a young woman, who was apparently harboring dark secrets.A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the body of a young woman, who was apparently harboring dark secrets.A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the body of a young woman, who was apparently harboring dark secrets.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
113K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,667
86
  • Director
    • André Øvredal
  • Writers
    • Ian Goldberg
    • Richard Naing
  • Stars
    • Brian Cox
    • Emile Hirsch
    • Ophelia Lovibond
Top credits
  • Director
    • André Øvredal
  • Writers
    • Ian Goldberg
    • Richard Naing
  • Stars
    • Brian Cox
    • Emile Hirsch
    • Ophelia Lovibond
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 551User reviews
    • 290Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Official Trailer
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe
    Trailer 1:07
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe
    How 'Pan's Labyrinth' Inspired 'Scary Stories'
    Clip 2:49
    How 'Pan's Labyrinth' Inspired 'Scary Stories'

    Photos72

    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Austinas Austin
    Ophelia Lovibond
    Ophelia Lovibond
    • Emmaas Emma
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Sheriff Burkeas Sheriff Burke
    Olwen Catherine Kelly
    Olwen Catherine Kelly
    • Jane Doeas Jane Doe
    • (as Olwen Kelly)
    Jane Perry
    Jane Perry
    • Lieutenant Wadeas Lieutenant Wade
    Parker Sawyers
    Parker Sawyers
    • Trooper Coleas Trooper Cole
    Mary Duddy
    • Irene Danielsas Irene Daniels
    Mark Phoenix
    • Louis Tannisas Louis Tannis
    Sydney
    Sydney
    • Stanley the Catas Stanley the Cat
    Arath de la Torre
    Arath de la Torre
    • Larryas Larry
    • (uncredited)
    Yves O'Hara
    • Deputy Ballardas Deputy Ballard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • André Øvredal
    • Writers
      • Ian Goldberg
      • Richard Naing
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit
    While investigating the murder of a family, Sheriff Sheldon and his team are puzzled with the discovery of the body of a stranger buried in the basement that does not fit to the crime scene. He brings the corpse of the beautiful Jane Doe late night to the coroner Tommy Tilden and requests to have the cause of death until the next morning to have an answer to the press. Tommy's son and assistant Austin Tilden is ready to go to the movie theater with his girlfriend Emma, but he decides to stay to help his father in the autopsy. Along the stormy and tragic night, they disclose weird and creepy secrets about Jane Doe. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    autopsymorguecorpseautopsy roombell362 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Every body has a secret.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The Norwegian director André Øvredal was inspired to do a horror movie after attending a screening of The Conjuring (2013). He immediately called his agent and told them that they should try and find a good horror script for him. A month later they showed him this script and he was immediately interested.
    • Goofs
      Jimson Weed, Datura stramonium, is believed to have originated in Mexico, not New England, and can be found throughout the United States, (including the South and West,) and the rest of the world. The plant also has no paralytic properties, though ingesting it can cause seizures, strong hallucinations, delirium, tachycardia, hyperthermia (high body temperature), mydriasis (dilated pupils), bizarre behavior, and death.
    • Quotes

      Emma: What's that for?

      Tommy: To make sure he's dead. There used to be a time it was hard to tell a comatose person from a dead one, so coroners tied bells to everybody in the morgue. So if they heard a 'ting', they knew somebody down there wasn't quite ready to go.

      Emma: So, why do you have one?

      Tommy: Well, I'm... I'm a bit of a traditionalist.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the "Special thanks" section, the last entry is the single word: "Troll". André Øvredal's previous feature film was The Troll Hunter (2010).
    • Connections
      Featured in WhatCulture Originals: 10 More Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Farming Man
      Written by Michael Richard Hendrix

      Performed by Tennessee River Crooks

      Courtesy of Fervor Records

    User reviews551

    Review
    Top review
    Clever, suspenseful and creepy, a must see horror film
    From director André Øvredal (Trollhunter) comes one of the best horror movies of 2016, The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Suspenseful, clever and creepy from start to finish this horror movie follows the story of father and son (played by Brain Cox and Emile Hirsch), both coroners, as they experience unexplained and paranormal events while examining the body of an unidentified woman (played by Olwen Kelly). Execution is superb, from directing, editing, camera-work, color grading, sound editing, dialogue. Movie also features some fine acting, most notably from Brian Cox (no surprise there) There is not a single moment where I felt bored, tension is always present and creepy atmosphere makes it very enjoyable. Also scares don't feel forced but rather real and well earned. Maybe couple of shortcomings or sins here and there prevent it to be a masterpiece, but it is still a very damn good movie. Simple story skillfully executed. Horror is not dead, it is still here and very alive, you just need to have passionate and talented people working behind the cameras.
    helpful•118
    27
    • SilentEyes_
    • Dec 28, 2016

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 31, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La morgue
    • Filming locations
      • Home Farm, Selling, Kent, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • 42
      • IM Global
      • Impostor Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,474
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,170,043
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Related news

    Good Doctor Recap: Have Shaun and Lea Reached an Impasse? Plus, Lim Goes After Salen in Midseason Opener
    Good Doctor Recap: Have Shaun and Lea Reached an Impasse? Plus, Lim Goes After Salen in Midseason Opener
    Mar 1TVLine.com
    ‘Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization Of Europe’: ‘Succession’s Brian Cox Set As Narrator For New Barry Avrich Doc
    ‘Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization Of Europe’: ‘Succession’s Brian Cox Set As Narrator For New Barry Avrich Doc
    Feb 24Deadline Film + TV

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
    Top Gap
    What is the streaming release date of The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) in Australia?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    New and Upcoming Superhero Movies and Shows
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.