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1. Survivor (2000– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.
Stars: Jeff Probst, Lillian Morris, Jon Dalton, Rob Mariano
Votes: 27,530
2. Moneyball (2011)
PG-13 | 133 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.
Director: Bennett Miller | Stars: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Votes: 466,238 | Gross: $75.61M
3. Dateline NBC (1992– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
Long-running news-magazine/investigation series.
Stars: Lester Holt, Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz
Votes: 3,446
4. Volcano (1997)
PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A volcano erupts in downtown Los Angeles and a city official and a seismologist try to stop its inevitable flow through the city.
Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Don Cheadle
Votes: 81,718 | Gross: $49.32M
5. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp | Stars: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Joe Gabler
Votes: 27,352 | Gross: $5.79M
6. Transcendence (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A scientist's drive for artificial intelligence takes on dangerous implications when his own consciousness is uploaded into one such program.
Director: Wally Pfister | Stars: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy
Votes: 239,150 | Gross: $23.02M
7. 48 Hours (1988– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
One of television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.
Stars: Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty, Maureen Maher, Richard Schlesinger
Votes: 2,362
8. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,113
9. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,094
10. Dirty Money (2018–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
A Netflix Original Series documenting various stories about exposing the greed, corruption, and crime spreading through the global economy.
Stars: Matt Taibbi, Fisher Stevens, Alex Gibney, Fahmi Quadir
Votes: 10,206
11. To Catch a Predator (2004–2007)
44 min | Crime, Drama, Reality-TV
To catch a predator shows us the investigations carried out using the hidden camera from Dateline NBC.
Stars: Chris Hansen, Stone Phillips, Del Harvey, Dennis Kerr
Votes: 1,025
12. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,184
13. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,303
14. Zero Days (2016)
PG-13 | 116 min | Documentary
A documentary focused on Stuxnet, a piece of self-replicating computer malware that the U.S. and Israel unleashed to destroy a key part of an Iranian nuclear facility, and which ultimately spread beyond its intended target.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: David Sanger, Emad Kiyaei, Eric Chien, Liam O'Murchu
Votes: 10,439 | Gross: $0.10M
15. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige
Votes: 40,943
16. Laurel Canyon (2020)
TV-14 | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture.
Stars: Michelle Phillips, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Neil Young
Votes: 1,305
17. The Last Narc (2020)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime
Former cartel insiders divulge the bone-chilling details behind the notorious murder and kidnapping of DEA Agent "Kiki" Camarena.
Stars: Hector Berrellez, Jorge Godoy, Geneva Camarena, Ramón Lira
Votes: 2,891
18. House of Cards (1993)
PG-13 | 109 min | Drama
A widow tries to find out why her daughter's strange behavior, a reaction to her father's death, is progressively worsening.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Kathleen Turner, Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Shiloh Strong
Votes: 2,955 | Gross: $0.32M
19. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
20. RBG (2018)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.
Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann Kittner, Harryette Helsel, Nina Totenberg
Votes: 15,090 | Gross: $14.02M
21. Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the personal and private life of the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Steve Jobs, Alex Gibney, Steve Wozniak, Michael S. Malone
Votes: 6,509 | Gross: $0.49M
22. American Justice (1992– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Bill Kurtis hosts this documentary series that profiles criminal cases involving high profile murders, serial killers, and organized crime. Each episode culminating with the justice dispensed by the American legal system in each case.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Dennis Haysbert, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Sonny Vellozzi
Votes: 848
23. History of the Eagles (2013)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Music
The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, Eagles.
Stars: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh
Votes: 2,819
24. Spielberg (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 147 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Richard Dreyfuss, Bill Butler
Votes: 8,333
25. After the First 48 (2008– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Follow "real life detectives" in various cities while they try to crack the case in the first 48 hours after the homicide.
Stars: Dion Graham, Jason White, Dwayne Thompson, Eddie Lopez
Votes: 535
26. If These Walls Could Sing (2022)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews, and intimate access to the premises.
Director: Mary McCartney | Stars: George Lucas, John Williams, Ringo Starr, Elton John
Votes: 1,054
27. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012)
TV-14 | 106 min | Documentary
Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all the way to the Vatican.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Terry Kohut, Gary Smith, Pat Kuehn
Votes: 4,094
28. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 423
29. Sinatra: All or Nothing at All (2015)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
SINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, ... See full summary »
Stars: Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra, Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Johanna Stanton
Votes: 2,492
30. Sons of Anarchy: Happy Ending Roundtable (2010 Video)
40 min | Short, Drama
Kurt Sutter and the cast of Sons of Anarchy answer questions from the fans.
Director: James Qutami | Stars: Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Hunnam
Votes: 88
31. Mail Call (2002– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant R. Lee Ermey answers viewers' questions about military technology.
Stars: R. Lee Ermey, Gary Harper, David Sessions, Timothy Pickles
Votes: 490
32. Water & Power: A California Heist (2017)
PG | 87 min | Documentary
In California's complex water system, a handful of corporate land owners took advantage of a state-engineered system and gained control of the state's most precious public resource, while drought left local homeowners with dry wells.
Director: Marina Zenovich
Votes: 334
33. 48 Hours on ID (2010– )
60 min | Documentary
Investigative news episodic show. Based on 48 hours This is the ID (Investigation Discovery) version of it.
Stars: Maureen Maher, Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant, Richard Schlesinger
Votes: 68
34. Katie Morgan on Sex Toys (2007 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 27 min | Documentary
[HBO] HD. America's most effusive adult-film star, Katie Morgan, leads a juicy, up-close-and-virtual journey through the world of sex toys.
Director: Dan Chaykin | Stars: Karen Chmielnicki, Katie Morgan
Votes: 79
35. We Steal Secrets (2013)
R | 130 min | Documentary
A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Julian Assange, Adrian Lamo, John 'FuzzFace' McMahon, Alex Gibney
Votes: 8,185 | Gross: $0.16M
36. The Conqueror (Hollywood Fallout) (2023)
116 min | Documentary
The story of one of the great environmental disasters to befall the United States, and the terrible movie that help bring the catastrophe to light.
Director: William Nunez | Stars: John Wayne, Sophie Okonedo, Agnes Moorehead, Sylvia Lewis
Votes: 15
37. Very Ralph (2019)
TV-14 | 108 min | Documentary
A documentary about the origin and the upgrowth of the fashion label Ralph Lauren.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Woody Allen, Tyson Beckford, Naomi Campbell, Jessica Chastain
Votes: 802
38. The Kardashians -- An ABC News Special (2022 TV Special)
Not Rated | 44 min | News
Exploring the dynamics among the Kardashian women, the rise of "Kardashian Inc.," the tension between maintaining privacy and creating a top reality show, and how younger members of the family navigate fame differently.
Director: Dave Hoffman | Stars: Robin Roberts, Linda Bell Blue, Leslie Bruce, Kelley L. Carter
Votes: 180
39. The Go-Go's (2020)
TV-MA | 98 min | Documentary, Music
The Go-Go's are the most successful female rock band of all time. This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of a band born of the LA punk scene that not only captured but created a zeitgeist.
Director: Alison Ellwood | Stars: The Go-Go's, Charlotte Caffey, Elissa Bello, Belinda Carlisle
Votes: 1,736
40. Stranger by Night (1994 Video)
R | 91 min | Thriller
Detective Bobby Corcoran (Steven Bauer) and his partner, Detective Larson (Michael Parks), are on the hunt for a vicious serial killer in this tense police thriller. As the murderous ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Dark | Stars: Steven Bauer, Jennifer Rubin, William Katt, Michael Parks
Votes: 191
41. NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget (2017–2019)
60 min | News
In this 6 part series, the real life agents of NCIS reveal how they investigate crimes involving fraud, hacking, and murder.
Stars: Rocky Carroll, Jeff Morrow, David Truesdale, Dean Jackson
Votes: 56
42. Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018)
TV-14 | 133 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Jane Fonda, Richard Nixon, Robert Redford, Nathalie Vadim
Votes: 2,681
43. Katie Morgan's Sex Tips: Questions, Anyone? (2008 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 26 min | Documentary
[HBO] HD. Ever-naked adult-film star Katie Morgan answers an arousing series of sex questions posed by viewers, callers, e-mailers, and others.
Director: Dan Chaykin | Stars: Katie Morgan, Marenna Lindberg
Votes: 52
44. Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017)
TV-MA | 144 min | Documentary, History
An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers cleared of beating Rodney King.
Director: John Ridley | Stars: Daryl Gates, Tom Bradley, Damian 'Football' Williams, Michael Moulin
Votes: 838
45. Behind Closed Doors (2016– )
120 min | Biography
A documentary series about the lives of the rich and famous.
Stars: Natalie Morales, Didi Conn, Stephen Tropiano, Jim Colucci
Votes: 43
46. Porn 101 (2007 TV Movie)
28 min | Documentary
Director: Dan Chaykin | Star: Katie Morgan
Votes: 66
47. Sons of Anarchy: The Moral Code of Sons of Anarchy (2010 Video)
11 min | Short, Drama
A look at the characters' morality on Sons of Anarchy.
Stars: Mark Boone Junior, Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal
Votes: 36
48. San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )
Documentary, Music
Features several artists of the time and tells the story of the scene between 1966 and 1976, framed by Monterey Pop, Altamont, Woodstock and The Last Waltz.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia
Votes: 63
49. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
TV-PG | Documentary
From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, this groundbreaking documentary event series provides first-hand reports on those affected by, and seeking solutions to, climate change.
Stars: Thomas Friedman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, America Ferrera, Ian Somerhalder
Votes: 827
50. 60 Minutes II (1999–2005)
60 min | Documentary, News
Stars: Dan Rather, Jimmy Tingle, Bob Simon, Vicki Mabrey
Votes: 89