

Documentary Now!
Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen.
Where to watch Documentary Now! in United States
Click a service to open Documentary Now! there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Documentary Now! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel | — |
About Documentary Now!
Documentary Now! is a 2015 English-language comedy series created by Seth Meyers and Bill Hader and Fred Armisen. The cast is led by Fred Armisen, Helen Mirren. It spans 4 seasons and 27 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel.
Documentary Now! was produced by Broadway Video and EMU Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on August 20, 2015, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen
- First aired
- August 20, 2015
- Last aired
- November 16, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (27 episodes)
- Network
- IFC
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Broadway Video, EMU Films
Documentary Now! cast & crew
Documentary Now! was created by Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, and Fred Armisen.
The cast features Fred Armisen as Various Characters and Helen Mirren as Helen Mirren - Host.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Eddie Michaels and Andrew Garland.
Is Documentary Now! worth watching?
Documentary Now! holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 4 seasons and 27 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Documentary Now! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Documentary Now!
In United States, you can stream Documentary Now! on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Documentary Now!

Fred Armisen
Various Characters

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren - Host
Documentary Now! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Documentary Now! in United States?
Documentary Now! is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ in United States.
▸Is Documentary Now! on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Documentary Now! is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Documentary Now! in?
Documentary Now! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Documentary Now! are there?
Documentary Now! has 4 seasons with 27 episodes in total.
▸What is Documentary Now! rated?
Documentary Now! is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 75 ratings.











