List of Louis Theroux documentaries


British-American television presenter Louis Theroux has presented a number of documentaries since 1998. His work includes studies of unusual and taboo subcultures, crime and the justice system, and celebrities. He also acted as a correspondent for the TV Nation documentary series.

BBC Two specials

Life on the Edge

Life on the Edge is a series released during the social distancing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK in 2020. It follows Theroux, in his home, discussing the content and making of many of his past documentaries, including Weird Weekends, interspersed with clips and interviews with participants.
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1Beyond Belief6 September 2020
2The Dark Side of Pleasure13 September 2020
3Law and Disorder20 September 2020
4Family Ties27 September 2020

Forbidden America

Forbidden America is a three-part series focusing on social media use in the United States among several groups, including the alt-right, rappers and pornographic film actors.
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1Extreme and Online13 February 2022Theroux interviews Nick Fuentes and Baked Alaska.
2Rap's New Frontline20 February 2022Louis interviews members of the trap rap community in Florida about the controversies and criminal records that the artists have accrued, including an interview with 9lokkNine, prior to his trial for attempted murder.
3Porn's MeToo27 February 2022Louis interviews Los Angeles porn stars about changes in the industry following the rise of OnlyFans and the MeToo movement. Theroux talks with Bunny Colby, Mia Malkova, Pierre Woodman, Ginger Banks and Derek Hay.

Louis Theroux Interviews...

Louis Theroux gets up close and personal with the UK's biggest stars in the way only he can.
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1.1Stormzy25 October 2022
1.2Dame Judi Dench1 November 2022
1.3Yungblud8 November 2022
1.4Bear Grylls15 November 2022
1.5Katherine Ryan22 November 2022
1.6Rita Ora29 November 2022

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2.1Anthony Joshua7 November 2023
2.2Pete Doherty14 November 2023
2.3Joan Collins21 November 2023
2.4RAYE28 November 2023
2.5Chelsea Manning5 December 2023
2.6Ashley Walters12 December 2023

My Scientology Movie

A documentary film about Scientology in which Theroux teams up with former senior church official Mark Rathbun, the film takes an unconventional approach, after the Church of Scientology refused to cooperate in its making. It features actors "auditioning" for parts playing high-profile Scientologists in scenes recreating accounts from ex-members about incidents involving senior church management. Initially released on 7 October 2016 in the UK, and 3 March 2017 in the US.

KSI: In Real Life

A documentary film about the life and career of musician, boxer and YouTuber KSI. The documentary was released on 26 January 2023.