The Experiment
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
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Better for ages 16+: heavy violence, heavy language
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Frequently asked questions
Is "The Experiment" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Experiment" is "Heavy" (45/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “Todos os indivíduos do teste descobrem como violência e crueldade podem facilmente se manifestar no comportamento humano.” (A sinopse descreve a manifestação direta de agressão física e sadismo na dinâmica entre guardas e prisioneiros.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
See the per-axis breakdownDoes "The Experiment" have woke/ideological content?
In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Experiment" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is opinion backed by evidence, not a verdict: one cited example is “Still am. And what about absolute right and wrong in the universe? Well, I guess, if I believe in God, then I would have to, right?” (Um dos guardas mantém uma fachada de fervor religioso e retidão moralista, mas utiliza essa postura para justificativa pessoal enquanto comete atos sadistas e degradantes contra os prisioneiros.). The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 73/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
See the per-axis breakdownScores reflect community and AI analysis as opinion with evidence — not a factual verdict.
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Axes on a 0–10 scale (the score at the top of the page runs 0 to 100).
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