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THE RUNDOWN
- On 12 November, 2026 Netflix announced it would release a new documentary charting the demise of convicted rapist Russell Brand on 13 November, 2026 titled Russell Brand: Open Secret.
- The documentary is produced by 72 Films and directed by Olivia Isaacs, and will feature commentary from people close to Brand and industry insiders, examining how his behaviour and pattern of sexual misconduct went unchecked for so long.
- The documentary will air at 7:00pm AEDT on 13 November, 2026.
Russell Brand‘s historic bad behaviour has finally caught up with him, and now, Netflix is documenting it. In a press release posted to Tudum, the streaming platform announced a documentary film titled Russell Brand: Open Secret would land on 13 November, 2026, charting the rise and eventual demise of British star-turned-convicted rapist and alt-right conspiracy theorist, Russell Brand.
On 9 November, after a four-week trial, Brand was convicted of one charge of rape and three counts of sexual assault, while being acquitted on two charges of rape and one of attempted indecent assault. His sentence was 10 and a half years in prison, and in the five days since his imprisonment, and an additional six women have emerged accusing Brand of sexual misconduct according to the Times.
Brand rose to prominence in the early 2000s on a Big Brother spin-off show titled Big Brother’s Big Mouth. He soon began hosting a radio show on BBC Radio 2 and released a memoir titled My Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs and Stand-Up, which alluded to instances of sexual misconduct. He wrote, “What kind of man was I? Treating women in this way? If this is what I’m telling you, can you imagine what’s being left out?” He starred in a slew of comedies in the 2010s before pivoting to YouTube in 2014, where he began posting increasingly right-wing content and conspiracy theories, encouraging people not to vote or get vaccinated during COVID.
After The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches published an investigation into accusations of sexual assault and misconduct against Brand — allegations which he denied — YouTube suspended his monetisation and several broadcasters and tour organisers cut ties. In April, 2025 Brand was charged with rape and sexual offences pertaining to a number of women.
Netflix’s Russell Brand: Open Secret will lean on archival footage and insider insight to paint a picture of Brand’s career and eventual downfall, incorporating the in-depth investigative reporting led by The Times and The Sunday Times‘ chief media correspondent, Rosamund Urwin and investigations correspondent, Charlotte Wace.
Where Can I Watch Russell Brand: Open Secret?
Russell Brand: Open Secret will air on the streaming platform Netflix, where plans start at $9.99 a month.
When Can I Watch Russell Brand: Open Secret?
Netflix typically premieres new releases at 7pm AEDT in Australia, which is what time we presume Russell Brand: Open Secret will air. Below, what time you can tune in around Australia.
| State | Time |
| NSW | 7:00pm AEDT |
| VIC | 7:00pm AEDT |
| ACT | 7:00pm AEDT |
| TAS | 7:00pm AEDT |
| QLD | 6:00pm AEST |
| SA | 6:30pm ACDT |
| WA | 4:00pm AWST |
How Long Will Russell Brand Be In Prison For?
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison with a non parole period of seven years. Since his imprisonment six more women have emerged accusing Brand of sexual assault and there are currently two civil suits in the United States.
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