SummaryAfter stumbling upon a bizarre “competitive endurance tickling” video online, wherein young men are paid to be tied up and tickled, reporter David Farrier reaches out to request a story from the company. But the reply he receives is shocking—the sender mocks Farrier's sexual orientation and threatens extreme legal action should he dig any deeper.... Read More
Directed By:David Farrier, Dylan Reeve
Tickled
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Generally Favorable
76
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Generally Favorable
7.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
96% Positive
27 Reviews
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Jun 20, 2016
91
It’s a fascinating look not only at this particular character and his wide reach, but at the evolution of the Internet, its utopian possibilities for connection, and the dark side of its power to expose and harm individuals within the system.
Dec 20, 2016
80
Farrier doesn’t overlook the amusing oddness of such a strange corner of the internet, but treats the subjects of the videos respectfully.
User score
Generally Favorable
78% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
11% Mixed
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3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Jul 19, 2018
10
This is actually insane. Everyone and I mean everyone should watch this because it is a sobering reminder that there are people like in the world. I won’t spoil the plot because half the impact but take this information with you as you watch.
David D’Amato showed up at a screening of this movie, there is available footage of this, it happened.
Now go watch this and keep that in mind.
Nov 5, 2016
10
Fascinating, shocking, upsetting, certainly entertaining. Unless you watch it you won't know how it's not only about a fetish but about brave journalism and the rich villains of this world.
Jun 16, 2016
80
What’s most significant, though, is the merciless nature of the cyberbullying, and the terrifying ease with which it’s inflicted. Tickled opens a smudged window on a dark alley of contemporary life.
Jun 18, 2016
75
The helplessness one gets being pinned down and tickled, the chilling fear of that, nicely parallels the chill and fear of reporting a story powerful people don’t want reported, which Farrier shows us in this odd and shocking expose.
Jun 17, 2016
70
Tickled inspires many laughs throughout but, true to its subject, more and more of them are born of discomfort as it goes on — part of you wants it all to stop even as you’re amused.
Feb 10, 2026
8
A fascinating and sobering look into something so strange and insidious, it begged to be analyzed and investigated. Farrier's dedication to unveiling such an extensive, cult-like criminal network results in a compelling and engaging film unlike any other. Definitely at least worth a look from most viewers, if only for its willingness to so deeply investigate its fascinatingly weird premise.
Production Company:
- A Ticklish Tale
- Fumes Production
- Horseshoe Films
Release Date:Jun 17, 2016
Duration:1 h 32 m
Rating:R
Tagline:It's not what you think
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Awards
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 3 Nominations
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 2 Nominations
New Zealand Film and TV Awards (II)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
