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A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts that traces the life of the imaginative artist.

Documentary · 2025 · 1 hr 39 min

Starring Paul Reubens

Director Matt Wolf

EPISODE 1

Part One

Inspired by iconic television shows of the 1950s, Paul Reubens hones his performance art skills at LA’s CalArts and The Groundlings, where he creates the alter-ego Pee-wee Herman. When his 1985 film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure becomes a global sensation, Ruebens subsumes himself in his character – and begins to recognize too late that fame is a complicated companion.

1 hr 35 min · May 23, 2025
EPISODE 2

Part Two

As his profile continues to grow with his Emmy -winning series Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Reubens becomes a pop culture icon – but faces rumors, vilification, and the vitriol of the media following his arrest in 1991. After reemerging as a cult figure through cameos and a Broadway revival, the actor reclaims his legacy and shares a final message of joy, creativity, and acceptance before his untimely passing.

1 hr 36 min · May 23, 2025

Paul Reubens

Actor
Matt Wolf

Director
Matt Wolf

Producer
Joshua Safdie

Producer
Ben Safdie

Producer
Ronald Bronstein

Producer
Eli Bush

Producer
Kyle Martin

Producer
Nancy Abraham

Producer
Lisa Heller

Producer
Sara Rodriguez

Producer