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Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

2026Movie48 min

Documentary
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5

A cathartic, moving documentary movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud. This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Sports Biography
  • Gritty Urban Realism
  • Intense Family Bonds
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Classic 80s Aesthetic
  • Underdog Triumph
  • Cultural Iconography
  • Powerful Character Study
  • Nostalgic Drama
  • Resilience and Redemption

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Scott Weintrob
Produced by
Paul Levesque

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Facts

September 8, 2026 · 48 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
September 8, 2026
Runtime
48 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool?"

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Where can I stream Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool?

Netflix

In the United States, Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool a sequel?

  1. Untold: Malice at the Palace (2021)
  2. Untold: Deal with the Devil (2021)
  3. Untold: Crime & Penalties (2021)
  4. Untold: Breaking Point (2021)
  5. Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 (2022)
  6. Untold: Caitlyn Jenner (2022)
  7. Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul (2022)
  8. Untold: The Race of the Century (2022)
  9. Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023)
  10. Untold: Johnny Football (2023)
  11. Untold: Hall of Shame (2023)
  12. Untold: The Murder of Air McNair (2024)
  13. Untold: Sign Stealer (2024)
  14. Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer (2024)
  15. Untold: Shooting Guards (2025)
  16. Untold: The Liver King (2025)
  17. Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025)
  18. Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom (2026)
  19. Untold: Chess Mates (2026)
  20. Untold: Jail Blazers (2026)
  21. Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (2026)
  22. Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (2026)
  23. Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly (2026)
  24. Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool (2026)

Yes: it's movie 24 of 24 in its series, after Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly (2026).

Is Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.