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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)

Name: Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
Director: Judd Apatow
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-01-22
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Maria Bamford

Film · 2026 · 116 min · Documentary

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

Directed by Judd Apatow

Starring Maria Bamford

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When and where to watch in the United States

Digital release (the first date to rent, buy or stream) due on 23 October 2026.
A premiere or festival screening is listed for 22 January 2026 (Sundance Film Festival); that is not a cinema release.
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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas	No date listed
Digital release	23 October 2026
Physical release	No date listed
Premiere or festival screening	22 January 2026 · Sundance Film Festival
Release date listed by TMDB	22 January 2026

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Release dates in 5 other countries

Country	Digital
Canada	23 Oct 2026
Germany	23 Oct 2026
Philippines	23 Oct 2026
Singapore	23 Oct 2026
South Korea	23 Oct 2026

In the release calendar: Digital releases in the United States, October 2026

On streaming services in the United States

Netflix (subscription): expected Friday 23 October, per availability data (not confirmed by Netflix)

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