Tip: Netflix documentary “aka Charlie Sheen”

With the two-part Netflix documentary "aka Charlie Sheen," released in September 2025, the streaming service succeeds in creating a remarkably multifaceted portrait of one of Hollywood's most controversial stars. "aka Charlie Sheen" offers surprisingly honest insights into the life of a star who spent decades trying to find his way amidst a famous family, extreme fame, and personal failure.

Charlie Sheen speaks more openly than ever before. Photo credit: Netflix

Charlie Sheen is aware of the rumors circulating about him. And he knows he's a magnet for the tabloids. But in this documentary, he speaks out – about his childhood in Malibu as the son of famous actor Martin Sheen, about his phenomenal rise to megastardom, and several dramatic downfalls right in the public eye. Success. Drugs. Prostitutes. Rehab clinics. All of this was part of his life for years.

In the documentary, Charlie Sheen reveals things he's never spoken about before. His close associates also speak candidly about him. While his famous father declined to appear in the documentary, other family members and associates took the floor, including his ex-wife and actress Denise Richards, his co-star Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), his childhood friend Sean Penn, his older brother Ramon Estevez, and even his former drug dealer Marco. They all portray him in a new light and demonstrate that, despite his scandals, Charlie Sheen still has a stable and supportive network.

"aka Charlie Sheen" shows a Charlie Sheen you've never seen before: honest, open, humorous, regretful, and above all, sober. Our verdict: worth watching!