


Lifetime’s exploring the wild story of former reality star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson in the new biopic I Was Honey Boo Boo.
Narrated by Thompson, the film explores what happened behind the scenes from Alana’s perspective. “Alana’s dynamic personality captivated audiences and caught the attention of producers, catapulting her and her family to meteoric stardom as reality TV stars,” the official synopsis reads. “But behind closed doors were forced smiles, silent tears, and the lingering sense of uncertainty for what the future held for Alana and her family.”
I Was Honey Boo Boo will air live on Lifetime, but there are also a variety of ways to watch the movie on demand. From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch I Was Honey Boo Boo live and on demand.
The new Honey Boo Boo biopic premieres Saturday, May 17 on Lifetime.
I Was Honey Boo Boo airs Saturday, May 17 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on Lifetime. The network will replay the movie at 12:01 a.m. ET and 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 18.
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch I Was Honey Boo Boo live on Lifetime or Lifetime.com. The film will also be available for next-day streaming on Lifetime’s website.
You can also watch Lifetime live or on demand with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (Blue), DIRECTV, Frndly TV, or Philo. All of the aforementioned services offer Lifetime in their channel lineups.
Philo, Hulu + Live TV, and Frndly TV currently offer free trials for eligible subscribers.