---
title: "The Autopsy of Jane Doe"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 397243
imdb_id: "tt3289956"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 4783
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"The Autopsy of Jane Doe" is a horror film that revolves around the examination of an unidentified corpse. The film centers on a father and son who work as coroners, receiving the mysterious body with no apparent cause of death. Their task is to determine the cause of death and identify the individual, but as they begin the autopsy, they discover clues that suggest the case is more complex and unsettling than initially thought. The coroners' investigation uncovers increasingly bizarre and disturbing details that challenge their understanding of the body and its circumstances. The film delves into the coroners' attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious corpse, which holds secrets that are both terrifying and inexplicable. The film's plot is driven by the coroners' discovery of these bizarre clues, which lead them down a dark and unsettling path.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two coroners face a night of terror while examining a mysterious corpse with no known cause."

### Why Watch
- tight pacing
- strong atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense gore
- limited setting
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic depictions of autopsies and intense horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: claustrophobic, eerie, supernatural, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Sundance Now | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now | 10, Plex, Brollie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: André Øvredal
- **Networks / Studios**: IM Global, Impostor Pictures, 42

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emile Hirsch** as *Austin Tilden*
- **Brian Cox** as *Tommy Tilden*
- **Ophelia Lovibond** as *Emma*
- **Olwen Catherine Kelly** as *Jane Doe*
- **Michael McElhatton** as *Sheriff Sheldon*
- **Parker Sawyers** as *Officer Cole*
- **Jane Perry** as *Lieutenant Wade*
- **Mark Phoenix** as *Louis Tannis*
- **Mary Duddy** as *Irene Daniels*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A father and son team of coroners investigate the strange secrets of an unidentified woman's body.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place primarily within a morgue.

### Q: Is it a supernatural film?
The plot involves bizarre clues that lead to terrifying discoveries.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The protagonists are a father and son who work as coroners.

### Q: Does the film feature a mystery?
Yes, the central plot revolves around identifying a corpse with no apparent cause of death.

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