Lifetime’s 2025 thriller Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life is a bold attempt at addressing incel culture, teenage isolation, and the internet’s dark corners. With Jodie Sweetin at the helm, the movie navigates the emotional wreckage left behind when a high school humiliation turns into something more dangerous. In this article, we’ll break down what the film is about, who’s in it, where to watch it, and where it was filmed. If you’re a fan of emotionally intense, socially conscious thrillers with family at the heart of it all—this is one to put on your radar.
About the Movie:
The story follows Miles Miller, a sweet but socially awkward 17-year-old whose public Homecoming proposal ends in viral humiliation. Feeling ridiculed and invisible, Miles isolates himself and spirals into a toxic online world filled with incel ideology, gaming addiction, and extremist forums that prey on lonely young men. As his anger festers, his personality shifts, and soon his once harmless rants take a darker, more aggressive turn.
His mother Noelle, a single parent working double shifts, begins to notice the changes—withdrawal, aggression, and a troubling obsession with male-dominated online spaces. Alongside his older sister Haley, Noelle races against time to pull Miles back from the edge before his online rage becomes a real-world tragedy. The movie’s themes revolve around parenting in the digital age, online radicalization, and the fragility of young male identity.
Cast & Characters of ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life’ (2025)
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Jodie Sweetin as Noelle Miller
A single mother doing her best to raise two kids post-divorce. She begins to worry when her once-gentle son starts showing signs of rage, misogyny, and obsession with online forums. Sweetin brings both vulnerability and determination to the role.
Alexander Elliot as Miles Miller
A 17-year-old who goes from quiet teen to radicalized incel. After a failed romantic gesture leads to public shame, he turns to a virtual community that validates his worst instincts.
Nikki Roumel as Haley Miller
Miles’ older sister and emotional anchor. At first, she gives him dating advice. Later, she becomes the one trying to guide him out of the darkness he’s embraced.
Kolton Stewart as Sam
A classmate who introduces Miles to incel forums under the guise of “helping” him feel empowered.
Huse Madhavji as Mr. Avi Kumara
A concerned school counselor who tries to intervene as Miles begins showing signs of trouble in school.
Alexandra Chaves as Sophia
The classmate Miles had a crush on—unintentionally becomes the trigger for his breakdown when she rejects him.
Shechinah Mpumlwana as Beatrice
Haley’s friend who tries to support the family and bring a voice of reason during the chaos.
Aury Barnett as the Pickup Artist Guru
An anonymous online influencer who pushes misogynistic ideology to Miles under the illusion of “confidence-building.”
Karen Burthwright as Adjudicator #1
Appears later in the film, representing the external societal judgment of Miles’ choices.
When and Where to Stream ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life’ (2025)?
Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life premieres on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT on the Lifetime Channel. If you miss the premiere, don’t worry—it will be available to stream on Lifetime’s digital platforms the next day, including the Lifetime app and website for cable subscribers.
Filming Location
The film was produced by MarVista Entertainment and Neshama Entertainment, both known for their polished, emotionally driven TV movies. While Lifetime hasn’t disclosed specific locations, the film was shot in Canada, a frequent stand-in for American suburban neighborhoods. The aesthetic aims for middle-class Americana—think quiet streets, high school corridors, and basement bedrooms where most of the psychological unraveling takes place.
