Documentary Now!
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 27 Episodes
23 min per episode
2015 – 2022
Premiered: Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Seth Meyers
Bill Hader
Fred Armisen
Rhys ThomasLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Trouver Frisson (2000)”
Celebrated French filmmaker Ida Leos searches for why she no longer experiences “frisson” – the goosebumps that have always been her guide. Inspired by Agnes Varda’s Gleaners and I and Beaches of Agnes.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Rhys Thomas
Eddie Michaels, John Mulaney, Lee Groombridge, Andrew Garland, Matt Pacult
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Michaels
Producer
Lee Groombridge
Producer
Andrew Garland
Producer
Matt Pacult
Producer
Tamsin Rawady
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Documentary Now!
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What is Documentary Now! about?
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.
How many seasons does Documentary Now! have?
Documentary Now! comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Documentary Now!?
Key cast members in Documentary Now! include Fred Armisen, Helen Mirren.
Who created or directed Documentary Now!?
Documentary Now! was developed and directed by Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Rhys Thomas.