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You Can See Everything documentary stuns with huge box office debut

Monday 19 October11:37 · 2h agoAI summary
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A 3-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, who invited a sceptical film crew into her home before prison, earned $15m on its debut weekend in a limited US and Canada release.

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01Summary

  1. 01You Can See Everything earned $15m (£11.25m) at 855 screens across the US and Canada.
  2. 02It is the second-best documentary opening ever, after Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004).
  3. 03The film was produced in secret over three years by comedians Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
  4. 04Holmes allowed filming in 2023 during the month before she began an 11-year prison sentence.
  5. 05The documentary has received five-star reviews from The Guardian and Financial Times.

02Why it matters

This documentary offers an unprecedented, intimate look at a high-profile fraudster as she faces justice, blending true crime with social experiment – a story that has captivated global audiences.

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