‘In Whose Name?’ Kanye West Documentary Streaming Release: Platforms, Time and Details

Nico Ballesteros’s documentary film ‘In Whose Name?‘ is now available to stream globally. The movie, which provides a six-year, intimate look at the life of Kanye West, arrived on major video-on-demand platforms at midnight on Sunday, December 15, 2025. Following a successful theatrical run that began on September 19, 2025, the film is now accessible from home for a wide audience.

IN WHOSE NAME?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
AT MIDNIGHT
GLOBALLY

— NICO BALLESTEROS (@nicostudiosinc) December 14, 2025

The documentary is notable for the unprecedented access Ballesteros had to West, also known as Ye. The filmmaker, who started the project when he was 18 years old, recorded over 3,000 hours of footage over six years. The final film, with a runtime of 104 minutes, focuses on West’s life, including his mental health journey, the end of his marriage to Kim Kardashian, and the various controversies that have surrounded him.

Where to Watch ‘In Whose Name?’ Globally

The documentary has been released simultaneously on several major digital rental platforms around the world. This multi-platform release makes it easy for viewers in different countries to find and watch the film starting today.

You can rent ‘In Whose Name?’ on the following services:

• Apple TV
• Amazon Prime Video
• Google Play / YouTube Movies
• Fandango (Vudu)

The film is available as a rental in select territories on these platforms. The release time was set for midnight in local time zones on Sunday, December 15. This means viewers in regions like the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and other supported countries can access it directly through their preferred movie store.

Behind the Scenes and Film Content

The project is a deeply personal work for director Nico Ballesteros. He was given unrestricted access to West’s world, traveling with him from private events to public appearances. The film includes scenes from West’s hometown of Chicago to meetings at the White House.

“At just 18, I was barely out of high school when my life changed overnight,” Ballesteros said. “I went from a middle-class upbringing to flying on private jets, shadowing one of the most famous people alive. I had studied documentary filmmaking but didn’t yet have a subject. Ye became that subject. His world gave me both purpose and a space to develop my craft. In Whose Name is the culmination of that journey.”

The documentary features appearances from many famous figures who have been part of West’s life. Viewers will see segments with President Donald Trump, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, and Elon Musk. A notable conversation in the film shows Musk and West discussing their complicated relationships with their former partners, Grimes and Kim Kardashian.

The official description of the film states it offers “unprecedented access to Ye’s private world; stripped of spectacle, steeped in contradiction.” It is described as a story about “fame, faith, mental health, and power”.

Theatrical Success and Director’s Vision

Before its streaming debut, ‘In Whose Name?’ had a notable run in theaters. Released on approximately 1,000 screens across the United States, it quickly became the number one documentary in the country and held that spot for two weeks. The film grossed over $1 million at the box office, a strong performance for a documentary.

Ballesteros has emphasized that the film was crafted specifically for the big screen experience. He edited the movie in a theater to perfect how it would feel for a cinema audience. The director also confirmed that the version now available for streaming is a director’s cut. This suggests the home viewing version may contain material or edits that differ from what was shown in theaters.

The film’s producer, Simran A. Singh, has stated that the documentary does not force a single conclusion about West on the audience. Instead, it presents the footage to allow viewers to form their own interpretations.

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