Zara Larsson debuts intimate new documentary ‘Up Close’ on Amazon Prime

Zara Larsson’s new documentary ‘Up Close’ lands on Amazon Prime, offering an unfiltered look at her rise to fame

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has dropped a deeply personal documentary, Up Close, on Amazon Prime Video and it’s proving to be a must-watch for fans and curious viewers alike. In the film, Larsson opens up about her journey from teenage breakout sensation to global pop icon, giving audiences a rare, unvarnished look at her life behind the spotlight.

Over the course of the documentary, viewers get a front-row seat to Larsson’s struggles with public scrutiny, the relentless pressures of the music industry, and the challenges she’s faced as a young woman navigating fame. She reflects on her early hits and rapid rise, but also on how she’s learned to balance her passion for music with her personal identity. The film doesn’t shy away from her vulnerabilities, a quality that makes the story feel more raw and real than your average celebrity profile.
 

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What makes Up Close especially compelling is how Larsson frames her narrative: not just as a pop star, but as a person. She revisits key moments, touring, studio sessions and intimate interviews, and pairs them with personal footage that few fans have seen before. Her candid reflections on empowerment, self-expression and mental health feel particularly timely, especially given the broader conversations about artist well-being in the industry.

Social media has reacted with a wave of support and admiration since the documentary’s release. Fans are praising her honesty, sharing clips from the doc, and highlighting moments that feel deeply relatable, not just for her fans, but for anyone who has ever felt the weight of expectations. Threads and posts celebrate how Larsson does not sugar-coat her experiences, and some even call Up Close “one of the most honest music documentaries in years.”

The premiere on Prime Video also highlights Zara’s commitment to creative control. By choosing a major streaming platform, she’s able to craft the story she wants to tell, rather than relying on third-party biopics or media narratives. Her decision reflects a broader shift in how artists want to be seen by their audiences: not just as performers, but as whole, complex humans.

Up Close is now streaming globally on Amazon Prime, and whether you’re already a die-hard Larsson fan or someone just discovering her, the documentary delivers intimate insights and powerful moments that resonate far beyond the stage.