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aka Charlie Sheen

"This isn't a comeback. It's a revelation."

2025

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

7.5(70 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery.

Where to Watch

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Netflix

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Social & External

Production Companies

Boardwalk Pictures

Skydance Media

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Self

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer

Self

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Self

Ramon Estevez

Ramon Estevez

Self

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

Self

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Self

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Self (archive footage)

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez

Self (archive footage)

Creative team

Created by: Andrew Renzi
Showrunner: Toby Emmerich
Richard Lichter
Produced by: Andrew Renzi
Nick Boak

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