How to Watch The Hotline
The Hotline is a 2026 documentary about the anonymous Never Use Alone overdose-prevention line, but an official U.S. HBO Max premiere date is not currently posted. The film's production company identifies HBO as its outlet. Festival listings confirm the film, its creators, and its 34-minute runtime.
What is confirmed
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hotline |
| Directors | Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet |
| Runtime | 34 minutes |
| Subject | Never Use Alone overdose-prevention hotline |
| HBO Max date | Not officially posted |
What the film covers
The documentary follows people using opioids and volunteer hotline operators who stay on the phone, track callers in real time, and call emergency services if a caller becomes unresponsive. The film focuses on addiction, recovery, loss, and the human connection created during these calls.
How to watch
HBO is connected to the film through the production company's official listing, but viewers should wait for HBO's schedule before relying on a streaming date. This page will be updated when HBO posts the U.S. release information.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hotline about?
It follows callers and operators using the Never Use Alone overdose-prevention line.
Who directed it?
Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet.
When will it stream on HBO Max?
HBO has not posted an official U.S. streaming date.
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Details reviewed October 22, 2026 from the primary sources recorded with this release. Availability can change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.