Audrey

Audrey, in the US on Netflix and Kanopy, earns the access it was given and does something with it. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Rigorous in a way documentary storytelling does not always commit to. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Audrey is worth clearing space for. Audrey approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). Alessandra Ferri and Francesca Hayward bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. It was released in 2020. The restraint in Audrey is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Anyone after documentary work that genuinely informs rather than confirms will value Audrey. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The access the production gets is remarkable, and the storytelling does full justice to it. Worth watching in order, from the beginning.

Audrey was released in 2020, directed by Helena Coan. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.