It's Always Been Me (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 2023, It's Always Been Me is a documentary film directed by Julie Bezerra Madsen, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Max and Bastian are both between childhood and adolescence. Max was born a girl, but has come out as a transgender boy. And Bastian, born a boy, feels more like a girl. They are both faced with the choice of whether to start on hormones to end their puberty. But can you trust themselves when everything is constantly changing? Max and Bastian are surrounded by friends and family who do everything they can to understand them and help them to whatever they decide in Julie Bezerra Madsen’s equally empathetic film, which follows them through a period in life when everyone is changing – some of us just change a bit more than others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, It's Always Been Me has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's Always Been Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Always Been Me tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Always Been Me (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Always Been Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's Always Been Me worth watching?
- It's Always Been Me holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was It's Always Been Me released?
- It's Always Been Me was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
