You Can See Everything review: worth watching

You Can See Everything is a 174-minute documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim that premiered October 16, 2026. It examines the life and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder whose fraud case became one of the biggest business scandals in recent memory. If you've followed the Holmes saga through the trial, the HBO doc or the Hulu miniseries, this one takes a different angle—and critics say it lands.

What the critics and audiences are saying

The film is sitting at a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 98 on Metacritic. IMDb users give it 7.9 out of 10 (based on 165 votes so far). That's the kind of consensus that usually means the filmmakers nailed something: the critics agree it works, and regular viewers aren't tearing it apart. Early word is that Fielder and Oppenheim found a fresh way into a story that could have felt like yesterday's news.

Watch it: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup on Amazon (The definitive book that started the Holmes story; perfect companion to understand the full Theranos saga before or afte)

What makes it different

You've probably seen the Theranos story told before. What Fielder brings—and he's the guy behind the absurdist prank show Nathan for You—is a particular eye for the gap between what people say they are and what they actually do. Oppenheim, a documentary filmmaker known for intimate character studies, grounds it in real reporting. The combination of their sensibilities apparently creates something that feels both thorough and strange in the right way.

The film includes interviews with people close to Holmes. The documentary takes a closer look at the psychology of the con and the people caught in it, which suggests this is more than just a straightforward retelling.

Who this is for

If you care about business, fraud, how smart people convince themselves and others to believe obvious lies, or just want to understand one of the defining scams of your lifetime, this lands. It's also for anyone who followed the trial or the earlier documentaries and wants to see what a fresh take looks like. Fair warning: it's nearly three hours long, so you need the time and the focus.

Where to watch it

Check your local theater or streaming services for availability. The film just came out, so options may vary by region.

The bottom line

Perfect scores from critics usually mean one of two things: either the film is genuinely excellent, or critics got swept up in the moment. In this case, the audience score backing up the critical consensus suggests this is the real deal. If you have the time and the interest, it's worth the three hours.

Quick answers

Do I need to know who Elizabeth Holmes is?

Not really—the film explains the Theranos story and her rise and fall. But if you followed the trial or saw the HBO doc, you'll get more out of the filmmakers' specific take on it.

Is this just another Elizabeth Holmes doc?

No. Nathan Fielder's sensibility (he's known for dark comedy and finding the absurd in ordinary situations) and Oppenheim's documentary style apparently combine to create something fresher than the previous coverage.

Is it three hours long? Really?

Yes—174 minutes. That's a commitment. Plan accordingly, and don't start it if you're half-asleep.

What's the verdict from actual viewers so far?

Early audience scores are strong, which means it's not just critics loving it—regular people watching it are into it too.