Movies And Specials: 'The Plastic Detox'

Synopsis: When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever. This eye-opening documentary explains what microplastics and their chemicals are doing to our health and how we can take matters into our own hands. The Plastic Detox is an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes. 

From hormone disruption that’s fueling a worldwide fertility crisis, to growing rates of cancer, and early heart attack and stroke, this powerful documentary reveals the shocking science behind plastic’s impact on human life.

Produced by an Academy Award-winning team, The Plastic Detox features leading scientists and personal stories of couples who bravely share their infertility journey and the steps they’ve taken to detox their homes and lives. You’ll never look at plastic the same way again. (Courtesy Netflix, 2026)

The Cast:

Production Credits:
Directed by: Louie Psihoyos and Josh Murphy
Written by: Mark Monroe
Producers: Laura Wagner and Josh Murphy
Production Companies: OPS Productions, L&T Productions, Minderoo Pictures, Concordia Studio, City Hill Arts, Bay Bridge Productions and Diamond Docs

Premiere Date:
It premiered Monday, March 16th, 2026 on Netflix.