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1. 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: 465,498 | Gross: $75.61M
2. 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: 239,000 | Gross: $23.02M
3. 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: 81,631 | Gross: $49.32M
4. 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: 40,926
5. 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: 27,474
6. 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: 27,170 | Gross: $5.79M
7. 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: 15,076 | Gross: $14.02M
8. 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: 10,427 | Gross: $0.10M
9. 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: 10,196
10. 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: 8,314
11. 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: 8,181 | Gross: $0.16M
12. 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: 6,502 | Gross: $0.49M
13. 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: 4,091
14. 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: 3,431
15. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,101
16. 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: 2,952 | Gross: $0.32M
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, Geneva Camarena, Jorge Godoy, Ramón Lira
Votes: 2,882
18. 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: 2,813
19. 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: 2,677
20. 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: 2,488
21. 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: 2,354
22. 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: 2,299
23. 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: 2,087
24. 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: 1,734
25. 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: 1,300
26.
Dirty Money (2018–2020)
Episode:
Hard Nox
(2018)
TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary, Crime
Gibney reveals shocking new details about VW's corporate deceit, and exposes the unholy alliance between governments and automakers that allowed the automaker to put tens of thousands of lives at risk - all for the sake of a $500 part.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Anne Gibney, Jack Ewing, Walter Groth
Votes: 1,241
27. 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: 1,174
28. 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, Elton John, John Lennon
Votes: 1,038
29. To Catch a Predator (2004–2007)
44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
To catch a predator shows us the investigations carried out using the hidden camera from Dateline NBC.
Stars: Chris Hansen, Stone Phillips, Dennis Kerr, Del Harvey
Votes: 1,019
30. 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: 846
31. 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
32. 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: 826
33. 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: 798
34. Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge (2017)
TV-MA | 240 min | Documentary, Music
A look at 50 years of the iconic magazine features interviews with and footage of journalists, photographers and performers who have graced its pages since it was launched by publisher Jann Wenner in 1967. In 2 parts.
Directors: Blair Foster, Alex Gibney | Stars: Cameron Crowe, Jeff Daniels, Johnny Depp, Annie Leibovitz
Votes: 639
35. Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999 TV Movie)
101 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Haimes | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Alfred Hitchcock, Joseph Stefano
Votes: 616
36. After the First 48 (2008– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary
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
37. Nova ScienceNow (2005– )
60 min | Documentary
Uncover the complicated truth behind our sense of taste.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chad Cohen, Ziya Tong, David Pogue
Votes: 528
38. 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: 489
39. 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: 421
40. 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
41. 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
42. Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush (2007 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Sport
The Brooklyn Dodgers, from Jackie Robinson's breaking baseball's color barrier to their move to Los Angeles, a dozen years later. The Dodgers epitomize the diverse working-class, in ... See full summary »
Stars: Buzzie Bavasi, Pat Cooper, Mel Durslag, Carl Erskine
Votes: 269
43. Women of Troy (2020 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
Women of Troy is an HBO Sports documentary exploring the transcendent career of the Cheryl Miller-led USC Trojans and their impact on women's basketball.
Director: Alison Ellwood
Votes: 246
44. Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up (2015)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy
Rosie gives a stand-up performance about hating her teens, welcoming her fifth baby, and dealing with major health scares in her family. She discusses issues we all face with her signature ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Chaykin | Star: Rosie O'Donnell
Votes: 235
45. Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records (2021)
Documentary, Music
Follows the story of the A&M Records company, and its distinct approach of focusing on its artists.
Stars: Sting, Janet Jackson, Burt Bacharach, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 205
46. Michigan vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Sport
The 99-game history of the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry is told by the participants - players, coaches, historians, broadcasters and fans. Through a series of interviews we tell the tale of ... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: John Bacon, Jack Park, Earle Bruce, Jim Stillwagon
Votes: 204
47. 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
48.
Survivor (2000– )
Episode:
Survivor: Back from the Outback
(2001)
TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
We catch up with the 16 contestants of Survivor: The Australian Outback months after the game was played in follow up interviews.
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Jeff Probst, Colby Donaldson, Maralyn Hershey, Keith Famie
Votes: 182
49. The Weight of the Nation (2012– )
TV-PG | Documentary
To win we have to lose. HBO shines a bright light on America's obesity epidemic in this multi-part, multi-platform project that looks at causes, symptoms and treatments for the problem...... See full summary »
Stars: Larry Dwyer, Cindy Roach, Gerald Berenson, Peter Katzmarzyk
Votes: 180
50. 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: 176