‘You Can See Everything’ Achieves Best-Reviewed Movie Status With Near-Perfect Scores

Elizabeth Holmes has become a prominent figure in various screen adaptations, more than many other fallen founders. The story of Theranos has previously inspired the HBO documentary ‘The Inventor’ in 2019 and the Hulu series ‘The Dropout’ in 2022, featuring Amanda Seyfried as Holmes.

Holmes established Theranos in 2003 after leaving Stanford at the age of 19, claiming to have developed technology capable of conducting numerous medical tests using just a few drops of blood. At its peak, the company’s valuation soared to approximately $9 billion, but the technology ultimately failed to deliver as promised. Consequently, she was convicted of defrauding investors and sentenced to over 11 years in prison.

Few anticipated that another film about Holmes would feel innovative. However, A24 unveiled a secret project that had been filmed in the shadows for years, and it has now emerged as the most discussed release of the fall.

‘You Can See Everything‘ is directed by comedian Nathan Fielder, marking his feature directorial debut alongside documentarian Lance Oppenheim. It has now become the best-reviewed movie of the year, boasting a 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes from 76 reviews and a 99% Popcornmeter score from over 100 verified ratings. On Metacritic, it holds an impressive 98 based on 31 critic reviews, categorizing it under the site’s ‘universal acclaim’ label.

Such scores are exceptional for any film, and even more so for a nearly three-hour documentary. The film runs for 174 minutes and is rated R, with A24 providing a limited theatrical release starting Oct. 16, across fewer than 1,000 theaters. Projections estimate an opening weekend gross between $8 million and $13 million.

The movie was kept under wraps until it surprised audiences during a secret screening at the Telluride Film Festival in early September. Its official synopsis reveals that it begins 34 days before Holmes is set to enter prison, as she invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What starts as an intimate portrayal of an enigmatic felon evolves into what the studio describes as a mind-bending three-year journey.

Fielder and Oppenheim filmed in secrecy for years, with Fielder living alongside Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, at a rental home in San Diego just before she reported to prison in 2023. The film features Holmes, Evans, and their two children, with some scenes depicting Fielder communicating with Holmes after her incarceration in Texas recreated with the assistance of an A-list actress, according to NBC News.

Fielder, known for ‘Nathan for You’ and ‘The Rehearsal’, integrates himself into the narrative. Viewers witness his interactions with Holmes and are left to determine whether he is being deceived, and if so, whether it is effective. Oppenheim brings his documentary expertise from works like ‘Some Kind of Heaven’, ‘Spermworld’, and the HBO series ‘Ren Faire’, and he also directed ‘Primetime’, which premiered at Venice just days before Telluride.

The teaser trailer ‘YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING,’ a documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.

Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move.

In theaters this October. https://t.co/LHRvYLXULH

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 7, 2026

The critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Vulture’s Alison Willmore hailed it as the movie of the year, while Rolling Stone’s David Fear described it as unabashedly brilliant. The Guardian commended its twisting, destabilizing structure, and Deadline’s Pete Hammond noted the unparalleled access to its subjects.

Critics have highlighted the film’s meta-narrative regarding the quest for truth and how Fielder’s eccentricity interacts with Holmes’s character. Several reviews characterized Holmes as an uncanny and elusive subject, whose steady gaze unsettles even the filmmaker.

Not all feedback has been entirely positive. Some critics expressed concerns about the nearly three-hour runtime and Fielder’s approach to Holmes. Nevertheless, the overall consensus remains remarkably strong, with the film being regarded as one of the most captivating documentaries in recent years.

The film’s hybrid format has led some Oscar analysts to ponder whether it will be categorized as a documentary or compete in broader categories. Reports indicate that no documentary has ever been nominated for Best Picture, and some outlets speculate that this film could break that barrier.

Holmes continues to assert her innocence, with her projected release date set for Feb. 22, 2030, according to Bureau of Prisons records. Internationally, the film is set to premiere in Australia and New Zealand on Nov. 12, with additional territories yet to be announced.

For now, the impressive numbers speak volumes. A documentary achieving a perfect critics’ score and a 99% audience score is a rare occurrence, and A24 is hopeful that strong word of mouth will propel it beyond its limited release.

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