Director: Adrian Choa
Cast: Louis Theroux, HSTikkyTokky, Myron Gaines, Sneako, Justin Waller
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere is a 2026 British documentary directed by Adrian Choa, in which journalist Louis Theroux embeds himself among leading figures of the online male self-improvement and anti-feminist movement to examine its appeal, its rhetoric, and its real-world consequences.
What is Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere about?
The documentary follows Louis Theroux as he travels into the world of influencers and content creators who have built massive followings by addressing male identity, dating, and social grievances through an unapologetically confrontational lens. Theroux sits down with figures including Myron Gaines, Sneako, Justin Waller, and Ed Matthews, among others, probing the ideas they promote and asking why millions of young men are drawn to their message. The film does not shy away from the contradictions and tensions within these communities, tracing how online bravado can shift into something more troubling. Running 89 minutes, it builds toward a broader reckoning with masculinity in the digital age.
Cast & crew
Director Adrian Choa works alongside the signature Louis Theroux format: the presenter himself is the on-screen guide, meeting interviewees on their own turf. The documentary features HSTikkyTokky, Myron Gaines, Sneako, Justin Waller, Ed Matthews, Elaine Sullivan, and Kacey May, offering a cross-section of voices from within and around the manosphere.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers abroad, particularly those who arrived in Western countries and have watched younger generations navigate social media culture, this documentary resonates on several levels. The tension between traditional ideas about masculinity and modern liberal values is not unique to the West — it is a live conversation in Iranian diaspora households too. Theroux's measured, curious approach makes difficult subject matter accessible without preaching. The film is available on K-Time with Persian subtitles, so viewers can follow every exchange in full detail.
Where & how to watch
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere is available on K-Time with Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscriptions can be cancelled anytime.