Noah Kahan: Out of Body premieres on Netflix on April 13, 2026. The documentary follows the artist after the success of Stick Season as he navigates growing visibility and personal challenges.
Noah Kahan’s Out of Body brings a music-focused documentary to the platform following its debut at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, where it received the 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award. The film centers on a period of transition for Kahan, as his career expands while he returns to his Vermont roots.
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A Documentary Shaped by Sudden Visibility
Noah Kahan: Out of Body is structured around the aftermath of Stick Season, the project that pushed the singer-songwriter into a wider global spotlight. As outlined in the official logline, the documentary focuses on how that shift affects both his professional trajectory and his personal life.
The film captures a moment where expectations increase alongside visibility. Rather than extending outward, the story turns inward, following Kahan as he reconnects with his family and surroundings in Vermont.
A Return to Vermont and Personal Grounding
A central element of the documentary is Kahan’s return to Vermont, where much of the story unfolds. This setting anchors the film, providing a contrast to the scale of his recent success.
The logline emphasizes this shift, describing a process in which Kahan confronts personal struggles that have left him feeling disconnected. The documentary presents this experience through his interactions with family and his environment, framing it as part of a broader attempt to regain balance.
Out of Body traces a narrative that moves between public recognition and private reflection, using location to ground the story.
SXSW Premiere and Audience Recognition
The documentary premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, where it received the 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award. This recognition places the film within a festival context that often highlights music-driven storytelling and artist-focused narratives.
Creative Team and Production
The film is directed by Nick Sweeney, whose previous work includes Santa Camp and AKA Jane Roe. Production is handled by Samantha Mustari, Dave Sirulnick, Stacey Reiss, Ryan Kroft, Vaughn Trudeau, Anna Keegan, David Blackman, Jeff Ludwig, and Devon Libran.
Executive producers include Drew Simmons, Ryan Langlois, Michael Rapino, Jessica James Batista, Michael Yerke, Alex Maxwell, Monte Lipman, Jeffrey Remedios, Ben Adelson, Alex Coslov, Jon Kamen, and Karla Zambrano.
The documentary is produced by RadicalMedia, Live Nation Studios, Polygram Entertainment, and Federal Films.
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FAQ
When is Noah Kahan: Out of Body releasing on Netflix?
The documentary premieres on April 13, 2026.
What is Noah Kahan: Out of Body about?
It follows the artist after the success of Stick Season as he returns to Vermont and confronts personal challenges.
Did the documentary premiere at a festival?
Yes, it premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, where it won the 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award.
Key Details
- Release date: April 13, 2026, on Netflix
- Format: Documentary film
- Subject: Noah Kahan
- Director: Nick Sweeney
- Producers: Samantha Mustari, Dave Sirulnick, Stacey Reiss, Ryan Kroft, Vaughn Trudeau, Anna Keegan, David Blackman, Jeff Ludwig, Devon Libran
- Executive producers: Drew Simmons, Ryan Langlois, Michael Rapino, Jessica James Batista, Michael Yerke, Alex Maxwell, Monte Lipman, Jeffrey Remedios, Ben Adelson, Alex Coslov, Jon Kamen, Karla Zambrano
- Production companies: RadicalMedia, Live Nation Studios, Polygram Entertainment, Federal Films
- Festival: SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026 (24 Beats Per Second Audience Award winner)
- Source material: Original documentary narrative
