Katy Perry: Part of Me

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously, available in the US on Paramount Plus Premium and Kanopy? Katy Perry: Part of Me does. 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. Put it on tonight on Paramount Plus Premium and see for yourself.

Katy Perry: Part of Me is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What makes Katy Perry: Part of Me work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything. Katy Perry and Shannon Woodward bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. It hit screens in 2012. Documentary work at this level requires access that is hard to get and storytelling that does justice to it — Katy Perry: Part of Me has both. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find Katy Perry: Part of Me essential viewing. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

Katy Perry: Part of Me was released in 2012, directed by Dan Cutforth. The full 93-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.