How to watch 'Pee-wee as Himself': Documentary premiere, where to stream
You know him as "Pee-wee Herman," but in a new documentary, he wants you to know him simply as Paul Reubens.
"Pee-wee as Himself," a two-part HBO series, shows a side of the beloved children's television star that few have seen before. Described by HBO as a portrait of Reubens painted through a "soul-baring interview," the doc promises viewers a never-before-seen glimpse into the personal life of the man behind the character.
Using 40 hours of interview footage taken before his 2023 death from cancer, archived footage, home videos and thousands of personal photos, the film explores everything from Reubens' childhood growing up amongst circus folks in Florida to his time in the Groundlings improv comedy troupe alongside Phil Hartman.
Directed by Matt Wolf, a fact that Reubens seemed to take some issue with, the documentary doesn't pull any punches in addressing everything from Pee-wee's origins to Reubens' later arrests.
Here's how to watch.
When does 'Pee-wee as Himself' premiere?
"Pee-wee as Himself" premieres Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET/ PT.
How to watch 'Pee-wee as Himself'
"Pee-wee as Himself" is an HBO original documentary. Both parts will air back-to-back on HBO and will be available for streaming on Max.
HBO is traditionally an add-on option to standard cable packages that can be selected through your provider. Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.
The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
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