I, Tonya (2017)
Kernel Score: 83% · 6,117 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2017-12-07
Runtime: 120 minutes
Is I, Tonya worth watching?
Worth watching. The story of skater Tonya Harding is told as a dark, fast comedy by people who disagree about what happened. Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are excellent, and the film keeps asking who to blame.
Watch it if you
- like true stories told with dark humour
- enjoy sharp, fast-moving biopics
- want big performances
Skip it if you
- dislike domestic violence on screen
- want a straight, respectful sports film
Best for: Date night or friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch I, Tonya
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
I, Tonya parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that I, Tonya is a based-on-true-events biopic about competitive figure skater Tonya Harding, featuring domestic and emotional abuse, strong language, and dark comedic tone.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts domestic violence and abusive relationships, including physical altercations and an infamous knee-capping conspiracy; disturbing but not gratuitous.
- Language: Strong — Rated R, with frequent and harsh profanity throughout, consistent with its raw, dark-comedy tone.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Some drinking and smoking appear as part of the 1990s working-class setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Craig Gillespie
Cast
- Margot Robbie as Tonya
- Sebastian Stan as Jeff
- Allison Janney as LaVona
- Julianne Nicholson as Diane Rawlinson
- Paul Walter Hauser as Shawn
- Bobby Cannavale as Martin Maddox
- Bojana Novaković as Dody Teachman
- Caitlin Carver as Nancy Kerrigan
- Maizie Smith as Tonya (3 ½ Yrs)
- Mckenna Grace as Tonya (8-12 Yrs)
I, Tonya FAQ
Is I, Tonya worth watching?
Worth watching. The story of skater Tonya Harding is told as a dark, fast comedy by people who disagree about what happened. Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are excellent, and the film keeps asking who to blame.
Where can I watch I, Tonya?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is I, Tonya OK for kids?
I, Tonya is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that I, Tonya is a based-on-true-events biopic about competitive figure skater Tonya Harding, featuring domestic and emotional abuse, strong language, and dark comedic tone.
What movies are like I, Tonya?
If you liked I, Tonya, try The Wolf of Wall Street, Cruella, mid90s and Molly's Game.