Is Megan Is Missing appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Megan Is Missing This unrated thriller follows two teenage girls who encounter a predator through online chatting, depicting the serious dangers of internet grooming. The film contains strong violence and disturbing content that explores real-world threats to children. It's appropriate only for mature teenagers and serves better as a cautionary discussion tool than entertainment.

What age is Megan Is Missing suitable for?

Our verdict for Megan Is Missing is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Megan Is Missing safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

Genre

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Fourteen-year–old Megan and her best friend Amy spend a lot of time on the internet, posting videos of themselves and chatting with guys online. One night Megan chats with a guy named Josh who convinces her to meet him for a date. The next day, Megan is missing—forever. Based on actual cases of child abduction.

Cast

Amber Perkins

Amy Herman

Rachel Quinn

Megan Stewart

Dean Waite

Josh

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Jael Elizabeth Steinmeyer

Lexie

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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