Manhood (2026 film)
2026 American documentary film
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Manhood is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Daniel Lombroso.[1] It follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement procedures as commonplace as Botox injections.[2][3]
- Kerry Mack
- Rebecca Shaid
- William Moore
- Ruben Ramirez
- David Smith
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| Directed by | Daniel Lombroso |
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| Cinematography | Vittoria Campaner |
| Edited by | David P. Zucker |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, 2026.[4]
Synopsis
The documentary centers on Bill Moore, a businessman in Dallas, Texas, who seeks to normalize cosmetic penis enlargement procedures. It follows his efforts alongside other subjects, including an OnlyFans creator and a father of five, who engage with or consider the treatments.[5]
Production
This documentary is directed by Daniel Lombroso. The project was developed under the working title You’ll Be Happier. Lombroso left his position at The New Yorker and pursued this project as a way to explore the manosphere and men's mental health.[6] It is produced by Kerry Mack and Rebecca Shaid, with executive producers Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Sheila Nevins, and Penny Lane.[7] The film is a production of Outerboro Films in association with World of Wonder Productions and Madhouse Films.[3]
Release
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The film had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, 2026.[4] Ahead of the festival, IndieWire included it in its list of "15 Films to Check Out" at SXSW 2026, while Deadline featured it in its "SXSW Preview + Hot List.[8][9]
Reception
The film has received positive reviews from critics.[10] Ryan Lattanzio at IndieWire noted that Lombroso’s skillfully constructed film is "funny in the best and worst ways," understanding "the humor inherent to this situation, but he also understands the sad parts, the well of male insecurity it’s all coming from."[11] Tomris Laffly of Variety wrote that Lombroso "finds humanity, humor, and empathy in the fragility of the male self-esteem," praising how he balances "a gentle approach with serious contemplation and a sense of humor".[12] For The Hollywood Reporter, Daniel Fienberg called Manhood "Very gnarly and admirably non-judgmental."[13]
