Netflix ‘hides convicted rapist Russell Brand’s stand-up comedy film – but won’t remove it’

| Deputy TV editor Published November 10, 2026 11:13am Updated November 10, 2026 11:33am Russell Brand’s stand-up show Re:Birth is being hidden from Netflix users (Picture: Netflix) Netflix has hidden Russell Brand’s stand-up comedy film Re:Birth from subscribers but will not remove it from its platform. Last week, Brand, 56, was convicted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more women. It seems that since the guilty verdict came in, the streaming service has made the decision to hide the disgraced comedian’s show. If you search for Russell Brand on Netflix in an internet browser, Re:Birth will not appear in the results, although you can see other films Brand made, including St. Trinians and Death on the Nile. Interestingly, though, the special has not been removed entirely from the Netflix library. If you misspell Brand’s surname as ‘Band’ then the show will come up, and it can be found through Google. The Telegraph now reports that Netflix does not intend to remove the show, but they will no longer promote it to subscribers. The show is still available on Netflix (Picture: Netflix) ‘We prioritise choice and control for our members: the freedom to watch what, how and when you want, with recommendations and ratings to inform those choices,’ a source told the paper. First released in 2018, Brand used Re:Birth as a platform to talk about becoming a parent, his previous promiscuity and his political activism. The show was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising Brand’s energy but critiquing the slightly rambling structure and its star’s ego. Brand was sentenced to 10 and a half years at Southwark Crown Court yesterday; he will also be placed on the sex offender’s register for life. The streaming service will not remove the Brand’s act (Picture: Netflix) Speaking to the court, Mr Justice Bennathan described Brand as a ‘sexual predator,’ adding he had ‘a casual and arrogant disregard for a woman’s right to say no to you’. Brand showed no reaction to the sentence but mouthed the words ‘I love you’ to his wife, Laura Gallacher. Following the sentencing, Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police shared a statement about this ‘significant milestone’. ‘The victims have had to revisit deeply traumatic experiences and endure significant public and media attention. I hope today’s outcome provides some measure of closure and allows them to continue rebuilding their lives. Russell Brand's sentencing The jail term covers the four charges Brand was convicted of: Nine years for the count of rape Nine months for the count three sexual assault 18 months for the count five sexual assault Eight months for the count seven sexual assault, with some time taken off due to mitigating factors. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ‘From the very beginning, our investigation was never about Russell Brand’s profile, status or celebrity. ‘Our focus has always been on the women who reported these offences and on conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations they made.’ Furthy finished by appealing to those who may have been a victim of rape or any other sexual offence to come forward. ‘You will be listened to, supported and treated with care and compassion,’ he said. Following the guilty verdict, the Met revealed they were investigating two more rape allegations against Brand. Deals of the Day The Orlando holiday deal Disney fans shouldn't miss We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday The best Black Friday sleep deals to upgrade your bedroom with Simba’s 33% off sale Metro has contacted Netflix for comment. Arrow MORE: Russell Brand’s ex Jemima Goldsmith ‘had to call police after violent incident’ Arrow MORE: Jimmy Carr sparks backlash for ‘beyond despicable’ Russell Brand joke Arrow MORE: Andy Burnham says Brand victims will ‘change the system’ with their bravery TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.