A documentary traces Matthew Perry’s rise and struggle with addiction

Wall Street Turkish - International (English) · Oct 27, 2026 · 1m

A three-part documentary on Matthew Perry explores his rise as an actor and his struggle with addiction. Best known for Friends, Perry died in 2023 at age 54 after relapsing into drug addiction. The film features interviews with his half-sister Mia, longtime friends Roger Castillo and David Pressman, and several former girlfriends. They speak about their affection for him and the toll of his addiction.

The film traces Perry’s early years, his move to Los Angeles and his casting in Friends. It also recounts his repeated efforts to get sober, with family and friends describing how each attempt…