Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool (2026)



7.5 2026 48 min —

Director: Scott Weintrob

Cast: Mr. T, Terry Crews, Sylvester Stallone, Ronald Reagan

Documentary
Before the gold chains, the punk-era mohawk, and the blockbuster glory of Rocky III and The A-Team, a man named Laurence Tureaud was just fighting to survive. This is the incredible, untold rise of pop culture’s most unexpected hero—the man the world would come to know and love as Mr. T.

More About This Film

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool is a Netflix documentary about Laurence Tureaud, better known as Mr. T, tracing his rise from Chicago's South Side through his work as a bodyguard and his breakthrough as an actor, wrestler, and cultural icon.

The film combines archival footage, interviews, and Mr. T's own participation to revisit the career that made him famous. It covers his roles in Rocky III and The A-Team while also looking at the values, faith, family history, and personal choices that shaped the public figure behind the distinctive image.

  • Released globally on Netflix in September 2026.
  • Mr. T participated in the documentary's production beginning in 2025.
  • His breakout screen role was Clubber Lang in Rocky III.
  • He became internationally famous as B.A. Baracus in The A-Team.
  • Mr. T has publicly criticized the finished documentary's portrayal and omissions.

Where to Watch

Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool is officially available on Netflix, with additional trailer and promotional material online.

  • Netflix – subscription
  • YouTube – trailer and clips
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Plex – subscription/rental/purchase where offered