---
title: "My Grandfather Charles Manson"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-grandfather-charles-manson-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1728954
imdb_id: "tt43660866"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "R"
---

# My Grandfather Charles Manson (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-grandfather-charles-manson-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Grandfather Charles Manson is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by SMUGGLER, Joan of Arc Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman discovers her unknown grandfather is the notorious criminal Charles Manson."

### Why Watch
- features never-before-released records and audio recordings
- explores the dark underworld of Manson family members

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves navigating unreliable narrators
- the discovery strains personal relationships
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary contains dark themes related to a notorious criminal and his pathology.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, revealing, investigative, shocking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sophia Maddox, Alexandra Orton
- **Networks / Studios**: SMUGGLER, Joan of Arc Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sophia Maddox** as *Self*
- **Charles Manson** as *Self (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film is scheduled for release in 2026.

### Q: Who is the main subject of the documentary's investigation?
The investigation focuses on Charles Manson.

### Q: Who is Sophia?
Sophia is a woman who sets out to identify her unknown grandfather.

### Q: What does Sophia uncover during her search?
She uncovers never-before-released records and audio recordings that illuminate Manson's pathology.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is a documentary.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Grandfather Charles Manson — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1728954)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*