‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ documentary coming to Netflix tomorrow

Netflix has confirmed a new Russell Brand documentary is coming to the platform after the comedian was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

On Monday (November 9), Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault.

The court heard testimony from six complainants, who all came forward ​to the police following reporting from Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times in September 2023. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police called the sentencing a “significant milestone” and described Brand as a “dangerous offender”.

“My thoughts today are with the women who came forward and made this investigation possible,” he said outside of court. “Reporting sexual offences can be incredibly difficult, and they have shown immense bravery, dignity and resilience throughout what has been a lengthy investigation and challenging trial process.”

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Now Netflix has announced a new documentary will launch tomorrow (Friday November 13). “Russell Brand: Open Secret follows Russell Brand’s path from comedian and film star to political activist and YouTuber known for spouting conspiracy theories – and ultimately to his headline-dominating criminal trial,” said Netflix in a press release.

The documentary features “insiders’ voices and archival footage” and will “offer insight into Brand’s life and the investigation run by The Times”.

RUSSELL BRAND: OPEN SECRET, a new documentary charting the story of Russell Brand's meteoric rise and steep fall following allegations of sexual offences, arrives on Netflix tomorrow 13 November.

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— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) November 12, 2026

Yesterday (Wednesday November 11) Netflix announced that it won’t be removing Brand’s comedy special Re:Birth from the platform, though it has hidden it from subscribers. “We prioritise choice and control for our members: the freedom to watch what, how and when you want, with recommendations and ratings to inform those choices,” a spokesperson told The Telegraph.

Following Brand’s conviction and allegations about David Walliams using his fame to “prey” on young women, Jonathan Ross released a statement that said he was “horrified by the revelations”. 

“There was a time in my life when I was on friendly terms with both men, and during that period I was genuinely unaware of their conduct. My thoughts are with the many, many women who have bravely come forward,” Ross continued. Walliams has denied the accusations.

Following his conviction, Brand took to X to share the news that Meta has removed his Instagram account. According to screenshots shared by Brand, Meta disabled his account because his activity “doesn’t follow [the platform’s] rules”.

“We suspended your page. This is because Russell Brand goes against our community standards,” said another message from Meta. “There never was a Russell Brand, according to Meta. Thank God for Elon Musk,” wrote Brand on his still-active X account. “Stay tuned.”

Following his conviction, Brand’s former girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith has accused him of “violence, coercive control and abuse” and the Met Police have confirmed they’re investigating two more rape allegations.

For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.