Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to one of his earliest characters, Ali G, in a new satirical documentary now available on Prime Video. The project follows the comedic persona, a fictional Staines-based rapper, as he travels to the United States to film a show aimed at funding his impending fatherhood. Morgana Robinson co-stars, portraying the character’s heavily pregnant partner, “me Julie.”

The documentary uses Ali G’s trademark style of provocative humor and cringe comedy to lampoon elements of American political culture, particularly targeting supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and critics of so-called “woke” ideology. Through a series of staged pranks and interviews, the film explores themes surrounding immigration and border security, subjects that remain highly contentious in the current U.S. political landscape.

While the production retains the broad, often gross-out comedic tone familiar to audiences familiar with Baron Cohen’s early work, reactions may vary based on viewers' tolerance for politically charged satire and the character’s particular style of humor. Some may find the approach sharp and timely, while others might view it as outdated, given that Ali G first rose to prominence in the late 1990s.

The documentary’s release on a major streaming platform marks the latest chapter in Baron Cohen’s career of combining comedy with social and political commentary, a formula that has drawn both acclaim and controversy over the years.