Documentaries

There are several documentaries related to Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Here are the main ones:

Channel: Investigation Discovery (ID)
Premiere Date: February 17, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET
Synopsis: This hour-long documentary explores the case, featuring interviews with key figures involved, including NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny and Mayor Eric Adams. It also delves into Mangione’s social media presence and personal life to understand his motivations.
Streaming Options: Available on Philo, DirecTV Stream, Max, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.

Channel: ABC
Premiere Date: December 19, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET
Synopsis: This documentary details the murder, the manhunt, and the social media backlash that turned Mangione into a folk hero for some. It also reveals new details about Mangione and potential motives.
Streaming Options: Available on DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and Hulu on-demand (day after).

Channel: Unknown (likely a special on TMZ’s platform)
Premiere Date: December 2024
Synopsis: This documentary investigates Mangione’s background and the events leading up to the murder, providing insights into his mindset.

Streaming Platform: Tubi
Availability: Now streaming
Synopsis: This documentary explores the life of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. It features interviews with New York Post staff and others, delving into Mangione’s backstory and the overwhelming social media reactions to the case.

Production Companies: Jigsaw Productions and Anonymous Content
Status: In development
Synopsis: This documentary will explore the creation of killers, their reflection on society, and the values placed on life and death.

Status: In development
Synopsis: This documentary will explore various perspectives of those involved in the murder and its aftermath, including victims, families, and Mangione himself. It will also provide historical context on privatized health insurance in the US.