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1. Pumping Iron (1977)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Sport
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia in this critically-acclaimed film that made Schwarzenegger a household name.
Directors: George Butler, Robert Fiore | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Matty Ferrigno, Victoria Ferrigno
Votes: 24,975
2. A Private War (2018)
R | 110 min | Biography, Drama, War
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontline of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Director: Matthew Heineman | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Alexandra Moen, Tom Hollander, Faye Marsay
Votes: 21,023 | Gross: $1.63M
3. Gimme Shelter (1970)
GP | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Thriller
When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment was immortalized on this film.
Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts
Votes: 12,905 | Gross: $0.25M
4. Beyond the Mat (1999)
R | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Director: Barry W. Blaustein | Stars: Terry Funk, Mick Foley, Jake Roberts, Barry W. Blaustein
Votes: 9,481 | Gross: $2.05M
5. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Votes: 9,388
6. Punishment Park (1971)
R | 91 min | Drama, Thriller
"Punishment Park" is a pseudo-documentary purporting to be a film crews's news coverage of the team of soldiers escorting a group of hippies, draft dodgers, and anti-establishment types ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Watkins | Stars: Patrick Boland, Kent Foreman, Carmen Argenziano, Luke Johnson
Votes: 7,643
7. Battle for Haditha (2007)
R | 97 min | Drama, History, War
An investigation of the massacre of 24 men, women and children in Haditha, Iraq allegedly shot by 4 U.S. Marines in retaliation for the death of a U.S. Marine killed by a roadside bomb. The movie follows the story of the Marines of Kilo Company, an Iraqi family, and the insurgents who plant the roadside bomb.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Matthew Knoll, Elliot Ruiz, Eric Mehalacopoulos, Nathan De La Cruz
Votes: 7,562 | Gross: $0.01M
8. Kurt & Courtney (1998)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle
Votes: 7,355 | Gross: $0.44M
9. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Crime
Nick Broomfield's second documentary about serial killer Aileen Wuornos, focusing on her mental state on death row.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Terry Humphreys-Slay, Leitha Prather
Votes: 6,957 | Gross: $0.10M
10. The Vow (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
A look at the experiences of the members of the NXIVM, an organization and sex cult that made headlines for being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy.
Stars: Sarah Edmondson, Mark Vicente, Bonnie Piesse, Anthony Ames
Votes: 6,663
11. Biggie & Tupac (2002)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield, Russell Poole
Votes: 5,012 | Gross: $0.09M
12. Shut Up & Sing (2006)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert.
Directors: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck | Stars: Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, Clayton Allen
Votes: 4,991 | Gross: $1.22M
13. Last Days in Vietnam (2014)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, History, War
During the final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon as South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. An unlikely group of heroes emerged as Americans and South Vietnamese took matters into their own hands.
Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Stuart Herrington, Juan Valdez
Votes: 4,100 | Gross: $0.47M
14. 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: 2,297
15. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,207
16. Concert for George (2003 Video)
PG-13 | 146 min | Documentary, Music
George Harrison's friends, family, and bandmates unite for a tribute concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Director: David Leland | Stars: Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Sam Brown
Votes: 2,145 | Gross: $0.07M
17. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley
Votes: 1,571 | Gross: $0.72M
18. Game Over (2003)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
In 1997, chess champion Garry Kasparov goes head-to-head against IBM's computer, Deep Blue, and accuses IBM of cheating its way to victory. Interviews with Kasparov, his manager and members of the Deep Blue team illuminate the controversy.
Director: Vikram Jayanti | Stars: Marc Ghannoum, Joel Benjamin, Michael Greengard, Anatoli Karpov
Votes: 1,396
19. Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Director: Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby
Votes: 1,314 | Gross: $0.52M
20. Visible: Out on Television (2020)
TV-MA | 307 min | Documentary, History
Investigates the importance of TV as an intimate medium that has shaped the American conscience, and how the LGBTQ movement has shaped television.
Stars: Wilson Cruz, Wanda Sykes, Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Ilana Glazer
Votes: 1,264
21. 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: 1,173
22. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
23. Comic Book Confidential (1988)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, History
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb
Votes: 1,081
24. Sarah Palin: You Betcha! (2011)
Unrated | 91 min | Documentary
Nick Broomfield goes in pursuit of Sarah Palin, interviewing her family and friends, for a decidedly unauthorized perspective on this growing force in American politics.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Sarah Palin, Nick Broomfield, Barbara Adams, Chuck Heath
Votes: 861 | Gross: $0.01M
25. Darfur Now (2007)
PG | 98 min | Documentary
An examination of the genocide in Sudan's western region of Darfur.
Director: Ted Braun | Stars: Don Cheadle, Ahmed Mahammed Abaka, Sheikh Ahmed Mohamad Abakar, Hawa Abaker
Votes: 775 | Gross: $0.11M
26. Citizen Koch (2013)
90 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary that follows the money behind the rise of the Tea Party.
Directors: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin | Stars: David H. Koch, Charles G. Koch, Scott Walker, Floyd Abrams
Votes: 724 | Gross: $0.15M
27. Down from the Mountain (2000)
G | 98 min | Documentary, Music
This is a documentary about the musical artists who performed the songs in the Coen Brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Directors: Nick Doob, Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Evelyn Cox, Sidney Cox
Votes: 711 | Gross: $0.30M
28. Letting Go of God (2008)
130 min | Documentary
Letting Go of God is a humorous monologue by Julia Sweeney chronicling her search for God. She begins in the Catholic church, the religion her family raised her in, and takes a Bible study ... See full summary »
Director: Julia Sweeney
Votes: 689
29. The Brothers Warner (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An intimate portrait and saga of four film pioneers--Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience.
Director: Cass Warner | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Cass Warner, Bette-Ann Warner, Harry M. Warner
Votes: 674
30. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
31. This Changes Everything (2015)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
A look at seven communities around the world with the proposition that we can seize the crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.
Director: Avi Lewis | Stars: Naomi Klein, Stacey Arwen Raab
Votes: 634 | Gross: $0.01M
32. Carrier (2008– )
Documentary
CARRIER is a character-driven immersion in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier, shot on the USS Nimitz during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. The program follows... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Altice, Kevin McLaughlin, Randy Brock, David Fravor
Votes: 633
33.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Inventing David Geffen
(2012)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
David Geffen's far-reaching influence - as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: David Geffen, Irving Azoff, Jackson Browne, Cher
Votes: 587
34.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
A Conversation with Gregory Peck
(1999)
TV-14 | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Famed and beloved actor Gregory Peck candidly delves into conversation and reflection about his on-screen roles and off-screen life.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Gregory Peck, Cecilia Peck, Veronique Peck, Colleen Sheehy
Votes: 581
35. Tell Them Who You Are (2004)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
The son of acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler confronts his complex father by turning the camera on him. What results is a portrait of a difficult genius and a son's path out of the shadow of a famous father.
Director: Mark Wexler | Stars: Haskell Wexler, Mark Wexler, Billy Crystal, Norman Jewison
Votes: 555 | Gross: $0.04M
36. A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Leon Russell, Eric Andersen, Richard V. Armstrong, Audie Ashworth
Votes: 553 | Gross: $0.09M
37. Bastards of the Party (2005)
95 min | Documentary
Surrounded by death and the brutal lifestyle that feeds it, a Los Angeles gangbanger explores the history of Southern California street gangs from the 1950s through the 1990s in an attempt ... See full summary »
Director: Cle Sloan | Stars: Daryl Gates, Fred Hampton, Joe Hicks, Ericka Huggins
Votes: 551
38. 80 Blocks from Tiffany's (1979)
67 min | Documentary
Depicts the daily life of gangs within the context of the South Bronx. Deals primarily with two African American and Puerto Rican gangs known as the "Savage Skulls" and the "Savage Nomads".
Director: Gary Weis | Star: Louis Gigante
Votes: 421
39. America Undercover (1983– )
TV-MA | 67 min | Documentary
A series that features original and previously released documentaries which look at contemporary issues with strong social relevance.
Stars: Lee Grant, Marlene Sanders, Richard Kiley, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 330
40. This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous (2017)
91 min | Documentary
Are there limits to your love for your family? One family's acceptance is tested when a champion diver, destined for the Olympics, announces they're transitioning from male to female and ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Cory Binney, Scott Fisher, August Getty, Frankie Grande
Votes: 328
41. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
42. Soldier Girls (1981)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
A documentary about women's basic training in Fort Georgia.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Gregory Abing, Clara Alves, Jackie Hall, Joann Johnson
Votes: 268
43. An American Family (1973)
720 min | Documentary, Music, Reality-TV
Follows the real lives of the Loud family, a motley group of suburbanites.
Stars: Patricia Loud, Bill Loud, Lance Loud, Kevin Loud
Votes: 265
44.
Visible: Out on Television (2020)
Episode:
The Dark Ages
(2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, History
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Jane Alexander, Harry Bakwin, Robert Benevides, Dustin Lance Black
Votes: 265
45. Capturing Reality: The Art of Documentary (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
From cinema-verite pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill, to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon ... See full summary »
Director: Pepita Ferrari | Stars: Jennifer Baichwal, Manfred Becker, Michel Brault, Nick Broomfield
Votes: 261
46.
The Vow (2020–2022)
Episode:
At Cause
(2020)
TV-MA | 57 min | Documentary, Crime
Sarah confides to Mark about DOS, a secret women's group. She struggles in her relationships with NXIVM, her husband Nippy, and her best friend. Nippy confronts the organization he's helped grow for 15 years.
Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Anthony Ames, Barbara Bouchey, Clare Bronfman, Nicki Clyne
Votes: 259
47. His Big White Self (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary
15 years after his classic documentary "The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife", Nick Broomfield examines the history of the far-right AWB and its leader Eugene Terre'Blanche and ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Nick Broomfield, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, L.M. Mbambalala
Votes: 253
48. Jimi Plays Berkeley (1971)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Music
A record of singer Jimi Hendrix' concert in Berkeley, California, in 1970.
Director: Peter Pilafian | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Cameron, Vella Cameron, Billy Cox
Votes: 252
49. Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
Republicans in Hollywood is a 2004 American television documentary film about politically conservative members of Hollywood, exploring whether they face discrimination within the industry.
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: Jesse Moss, Julie Haener, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barbra Streisand
Votes: 250
50.
The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
Episode:
The New Producer
(1992)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
A substitute producer causes panic among the show's staff.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Megan Gallagher, Wallace Langham
Votes: 246