Quick answer: You Can See Everything is a new documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim that follows Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her family in the weeks before she began serving her prison sentence in 2023. The film is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on October 16, 2026, through A24. Its unusual access, uneasy tone and questions about how people shape their own public image have helped make it one of the week’s most discussed film releases.
The documentary is not a conventional rise-and-fall recap of Theranos. Instead, it places a camera inside Holmes’ home and lets viewers watch conversations between Holmes, her partner Billy Evans and filmmaker Nathan Fielder. That intimate setup creates the central question: when someone invites a camera to tell their story, how much control do they really have over the story that emerges?
Official trailer and film details: Watch the trailer and check showtimes at A24.
What is You Can See Everything about?
The film begins 34 days before Holmes was due to report to prison. Holmes and Evans invite a skeptical film crew to document their daily life, hoping audiences will form their own view rather than rely only on previous media coverage. The project then stretches beyond that initial period, following the filmmakers’ continued relationship with the family over several years.
Holmes became one of Silicon Valley’s most notorious figures after her blood-testing startup, Theranos, collapsed amid revelations that its technology could not deliver what the company had claimed. She was convicted of fraud-related charges and sentenced to prison. The documentary revisits that history, but its focus is less a technical explanation of Theranos than an examination of memory, self-presentation and the act of being filmed.
For official synopsis, runtime and theatrical information, see A24’s film page. The New York Film Festival’s program description also explains the film’s self-reflexive approach.
Why Nathan Fielder’s involvement changes the film
Fielder is known for projects that blur documentary techniques, awkward comedy and carefully constructed situations, including Nathan for You and The Rehearsal. His presence changes the dynamic of a standard interview. Rather than simply asking Holmes to explain the past, he becomes part of the environment she and Evans agreed to share with a camera.
That approach makes the film’s tone difficult to pin down. A conversation can feel sincere and uncomfortable at the same time; a quiet domestic moment can raise questions about what the viewer is being shown and why. Co-director Lance Oppenheim, whose previous work has also explored unusual real-life subjects, helps shape the film’s observational style.
The result is a documentary that asks viewers to pay attention not only to Holmes’ words, but also to the way a filmed interaction is produced. The camera is not a neutral witness. The people in front of it, the people behind it and the eventual audience all affect the story.
What the trailer reveals — and what it does not
The official trailer shows Fielder questioning Holmes about her role in the Theranos scandal and her belief that she did nothing wrong. Holmes maintains her position in the footage, while the questions highlight the gap between her account and the public record of the company’s collapse.
That tension is part of the reason the film is attracting attention. The trailer gives a preview of difficult conversations without resolving them. Viewers should be cautious about treating a short promotional edit as a complete representation of the documentary; trailers are selective by design.
Watch the trailer and check current screening information on the official A24 page. A24 lists the U.S. theatrical date as October 16, 2026. A streaming date has not been announced in the available release information.
Have Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans seen the finished film?
Recent reporting says neither Holmes nor Evans had watched the finished documentary ahead of its release. Evans discussed the decision to take part in an interview on the All-In Podcast, saying they wanted people to see Holmes for themselves and make up their own minds. He also acknowledged uncertainty about how the finished film would portray the family.
That detail adds another layer to the project: the people who opened their home to the filmmakers may not know exactly how the final edit presents them. It also underscores a basic distinction in documentary filmmaking. Agreeing to be filmed is not the same as controlling the final cut.
For more context on the family’s decision to participate and the release, read ABC News’ explainer and People’s interview with the filmmakers.
Early reviews: why critics are talking about it
Early reviews have described the film as unconventional, unsettling and unusually interested in the limits of documentary truth. The Associated Press called it an unconventional portrait that raises questions about the narratives people create about themselves. Reviews and audience reactions are still developing around the theatrical opening, so early praise should be understood as a snapshot rather than a final consensus.
The film’s reported runtime is close to three hours, making it a substantial theatrical commitment. Its appeal may be strongest for viewers interested in documentaries that challenge the format itself, as well as those following the Theranos story and Fielder’s work.
For current critic scores and review links, check Rotten Tomatoes’ film page. For the festival’s original program notes, visit Film at Lincoln Center.
Where can you watch You Can See Everything?
The film is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026. A24 provides ticket and showtime information through its official film page. No confirmed streaming release date was listed in the latest release information reviewed for this article, so avoid assuming it will arrive on a particular service or date.
Because showtimes vary by city and theater, the most reliable next step is to use the A24 ticket and showtime page and select your location.
Why this documentary matters beyond the Theranos scandal
The film arrives in a media environment where public figures increasingly try to tell their own stories through podcasts, social platforms and access-driven documentaries. You Can See Everything complicates that strategy by making the act of storytelling part of the subject. If a person invites a filmmaker into their private life to correct the public record, the resulting film may still challenge the version they hoped to present.
That does not mean every scene should be read as proof of deception or as a definitive explanation of Holmes’ character. A documentary can raise meaningful questions without answering every one of them. The more productive way to approach this film is to separate the established facts of the Theranos case from the interpretation created by the filmmakers’ choices.
Frequently asked questions
What is You Can See Everything about?
It is a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes and her family, beginning in the weeks before she entered prison in 2023. It explores her self-presentation, the Theranos story and the relationship between a subject and the people filming them.
Who directed You Can See Everything?
The documentary is directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
When does You Can See Everything come out?
A24 lists the U.S. theatrical release date as October 16, 2026.
How long is the documentary?
Its listed runtime is approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, though listings may vary slightly by source.
Has the documentary received a streaming release date?
No streaming date was announced in the release information reviewed for this article. Check A24’s official page for updates.
Did Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans watch the finished film?
Recent reporting ahead of release said neither had watched the finished documentary at that time.
By Shivam Das
Sources: A24; Film at Lincoln Center; Associated Press; ABC News; Rotten Tomatoes.
