From Malibu roots to Hollywood meltdowns, Sheen finally tells his story — raw, sober, and unfiltered — in a two-part Netflix documentary that premieres Sept. 10.
Charlie Sheen is stepping into the spotlight again — but this time, it’s not for a sitcom or a scandal. In aka Charlie Sheen, a new two-part Netflix documentary premiering September 10, the actor revisits his chaotic rise to fame, public breakdowns, and long road to sobriety with a vulnerability rarely seen from Hollywood’s elite.
Directed by Andrew Renzi, known for Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? and Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child, the documentary offers an unfiltered look at Sheen’s life — from his Malibu childhood to becoming the highest-paid actor on television, and the tabloid-fueled implosions that followed.
At the height of his fame, Sheen was earning nearly $2 million per episode on Two and a Half Men, but his off-screen behavior often overshadowed his success. From bizarre interviews and viral catchphrases to substance abuse and legal battles, Sheen became a symbol of celebrity excess. Now, with seven years of sobriety, he’s ready to reflect — not defend — his past.
“He didn’t want to make a documentary,” Renzi told Tudum. “I spent seven to eight months building trust before we even rolled cameras. That was really important to me.”
The film features interviews with those closest to Sheen, including Denise Richards, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Heidi Fleiss, Brooke Mueller, and even his former drug dealer. While his father Martin Sheen and brother Emilio Estevez declined to appear on camera, Renzi says they remain supportive and are discussed in the film.
Across two episodes, Sheen opens up about his early years growing up in the shadow of Hollywood royalty, his meteoric rise, and the personal demons that nearly destroyed him. He addresses long-standing rumors, reflects on his relationships, and shares insights into the man behind the headlines — with humor, heartbreak, and brutal honesty.
“We’re often afraid to hear from people who’ve made mistakes,” Renzi says. “But who better to talk about missteps than someone who’s lived them? That’s the arc I wanted to capture.”
aka Charlie Sheen is not a redemption story — it’s a reckoning. A chance to hear from Sheen himself, not through soundbites or scandal, but through sober reflection and raw storytelling.