"Sr."

Between the wave of true-crime and celebrity docs, "Sr." in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix is the one worth your evening. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 65 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The access the production secured is remarkable, and it does justice to it. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, "Sr." is worth clearing space for. What makes "Sr." work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy. Robert Downey Sr. And Robert Downey Jr. Bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. It was released in 2022. What elevates "Sr." above most documentary work is a refusal to settle for the easy version of the story. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find "Sr." essential viewing. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Robert Downey Sr.'s involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

"Sr." was released in 2022, directed by Chris Smith. The full 90-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.