{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000019f-84f0-d66a-a79f-cdfd76750000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lily-allen-documentary-prime-video","headline":"Prime Video announces Lily Allen documentary, coming to streaming in 2027","description":"The upcoming film will chart the life and work of Lily Allen, from her early years to West End Girl.","datePublished":"2026-07-22T12:55:11.146Z","dateModified":"2026-07-22T12:55:11.146Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Emily Murray","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/emily-murray","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5580c4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x400+0+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe4%2F31%2F47352ce84e30bb3e70711686661f%2Fdownload.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6579354/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8a%2Fa5%2F2aa28ac641f18764d28b9cbd734a%2Funtitled-21-july-2026-at-10-43-30-1.png","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Lily Allen poses in a black and white polka dot dress against a blue background for Prime Video.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6579354/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8a%2Fa5%2F2aa28ac641f18764d28b9cbd734a%2Funtitled-21-july-2026-at-10-43-30-1.png)\n\n# Prime Video announces Lily Allen documentary, coming to streaming in 2027\n\n*The upcoming film will chart the life and work of Lily Allen, from her early years through to 'West End Girl.'*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- A documentary film about Lily Allen is coming to Prime Video in 2027.\n- The film charts her early years to the recent success of album *West End Girl*.\n- It is directed by Mat Whitecross, known for *Oasis: Supersonic* and *Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams*.\n\n---\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video) has announced a feature-length documentary film about Lily Allen, the award-winning singer and songwriter.\n\nThe announcement comes off the back of Lily's phenomenal return to music with [*West End Girl*](https://www.amazon.com/West-End-Girl-Lily-Allen/dp/B0FXMS2Q3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D6BJDG28PK7R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cvyD_RBjK_5LpXVKoGmUUPt5cow59UZ8gvj1EDqDXvmtmLGWU5q3aKN7KTYuBbzffk5_E8twxEeoCGCIMI_Zv03Dkxr8Isw-IIlEF1yPpIXeL93VCBs3IZRxALwmcZGa8AC_gXxANpwsvmVDRFPeaIAXgV2i_qH8ftzSnMfR-FEWqv_zbbjoXgOKxonwzS2CggRfowhle6zv8QQ3yb6z7lr5iXuvpx9Yr2VF9LTfmH4.KFTxT-T0-7SgmfgvFWjbOiGqBlRfTobch5L6hvkUWSA&dib_tag=se&keywords=west+end+girl&qid=1784626241&sprefix=west+end+girl%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1), widely cited by critics as one of the most talked-about and culturally impactful album releases in recent years.\n\n![Spider-Noir: Night skateboarding action shot capturing mid-air trick in black and white](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7839eb3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2427x1618+225+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Faa%2F0f%2Ffc5ee1c0451ea7bb3d226423cb7b%2Fspider-noir-s1-still316-3000.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video win 17 Emmy Awards for \"Spider-Noir,\" 'Fallout,' and more](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/emmys-amazon-mgm-studios-prime-video)\n\nThe feature-length biographical documentary film will offer an intimate portrait of the life and career of the global icon, charting her life and work from her early years to the recent success of *West End Girl*.\n\nHere's everything you need to know about the upcoming Lily Allen documentary, coming to Prime Video in 2027.\n\n## What is the Lily Allen documentary about?\n\nThe retrospective documentary will chart Lily's extraordinary journey, from the \"Queen of MySpace\" who changed the rules of the music industry, to the cultural force she is today.\n\nAs a pioneering woman in modern music, Lily's sharp wit and candid storytelling directly paved the way for a generation of today's biggest female artists.\n\nFeaturing interviews with those who know her best, the documentary builds a rich and revealing portrait of an artist defined by her creative fearlessness.\n\nThis is a story of resilience, reinvention, and an artist reclaiming her narrative on her own terms. This is Lily Allen as she's never been seen before. Raw, real, and redefining what it means to thrive in the spotlight.\n\n![Everything you need to know Prime Video, with images of Fallout, Reacher, Rings of Power included. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6e1b680/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F20%2F55%2F5cf647cf4647b45bd55bdd9f90b3%2Fpv-everything-to-know-hero-v1-lm-022026.jpg)\n\n- [Everything you need to know about Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video)\n\n## Who made and directed the Lily Allen documentary?\n\nThe upcoming feature is directed by award-winning filmmaker Mat Whitecross, best known for making music documentaries [*Oasis: Supersonic*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GPLKVSBK?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B0GPM58XZ1&qid=1784625808311&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)and [*Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9095324/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_coldplay%20a%20head%20full).\n\nIt is co-produced by Magna Studios and Mint Pictures.\n\n## When is the release date for the Lily Allen documentary?\n\nThe film will launch globally on Prime Video in 2027. An exact release date has yet to be announced.\n\nPrime Video is included with an [Amazon Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-membership-worth-it), which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the U.S. Discounted memberships are also available for [young adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) and [qualifying government assistance recipients](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) at 50% off.\n\nCheck your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.\n\nNot a member yet? 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