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1. Cosmos (1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.
Stars: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, Jean Charney
Votes: 43,937
2. Man vs. Wild (2006–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Bear Grylls travels the world in search of challenges to his survival skills.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Chris Kratt, Will Ferrell, Joe Rest
Votes: 23,268
3. The Spice Trail (2011)
Documentary
Kate Humble travels to the places where various spices grow and tells the history of the spices. Very interesting and a lot is learned.
Star: Kate Humble
Votes: 62
4. Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (2011– )
120 min | Documentary
Louis spends time in one of Miami County Jail's most notorious sections
Star: Louis Theroux
Votes: 1,435
5. Places That Don't Exist (2005– )
Documentary
Simon Reeve visits five self-declared 'countries' whose independence is generally unrecognised by the outside world.
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 87
6. Tropic of Capricorn (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
Simon Reeves makes another "round the world" trip following the tropic of Capricorn which is parallel (but shorter) to the equator in the Southern hemisphere. Again each episode is a rapid ... See full summary »
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 165
8. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende
Votes: 148,711 | Gross: $21.58M
9. Billy Connolly's Route 66 (2011– )
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary
The Big Yin turns Easy Rider and follows a lifelong dream as he makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica. With his unrivalled ability to tell a great story, he brings... See full summary »
Star: Billy Connolly
Votes: 322
10. Trekkies (1997)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Comedy
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around America has affected and shaped their lives.
Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Denise Crosby, Frank D'Amico, Barbara Adams, Denis Bourguignon
Votes: 5,040 | Gross: $0.62M
11. How William Shatner Changed the World (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and ... See full summary »
Director: Julian Jones | Stars: William Shatner, Jon Adler, Martin Cooper, Rob Haitani
Votes: 460
12.
Comedy Central Roasts (2003– )
Episode:
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
(2006)
TV-MA | 90 min | Comedy
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends have gotten together to boldly go ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: William Shatner, Jason Alexander, Farrah Fawcett, Jeffrey Ross
Votes: 2,553
13. Beyond the Game (2008)
75 min | Documentary
Documentary about Worldchampionship 2007 WarcraftIII players, leading roles for Dutch player "Grubby" and Chinese player "Sky".
Director: Jos de Putter
Votes: 524
14. Super Size Me (2004)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh
Votes: 113,251 | Gross: $11.53M
15. ABBA: The Movie (1977)
G | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
An incompetent radio DJ tries to get an interview with the Swedish pop group during their famous week-long 1977 tour of Australia.
Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog
Votes: 3,860
16. Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1989 Video)
Unrated | 53 min | Documentary, Music
'The Legend Continues' is a 1988 Documentary made by Motown. The Documentary has some of his biggest hits like 'Thriller' and 'We Are The World'
Director: Patrick T. Kelly | Stars: Michael Jackson, Dick Clark, Sammy Davis Jr., Suzanne De Passe
Votes: 366
17. This Is It (2009)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass
Votes: 41,900 | Gross: $72.09M
18. Confessions of a Superhero (2007)
R | 92 min | Documentary
Chronicles the lives of four mortal men and women who work as characters on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard.
Director: Matthew Ogens | Stars: Christopher Lloyd Dennis, Maxwell Allen, Jennifer Wenger, Joe McQueen
Votes: 2,270
19. Stephen Fry in America (2008)
60 min | Documentary
English actor-comedian Stephen Fry travels through the US regions by London cab.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Russell Means, Ted Turner, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 1,774
20. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)
88 min | Documentary
In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Melissa Ricci, Christopher Goh
Votes: 5,546
21. Fry's Planet Word (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
Fry's Planet Word sees Stephen Fry finding out more about linguistic achievements and how our skills for the spoken word have changed. He dissects language in many of its guises.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Steven Pinker, Robert McCrum
Votes: 331
22. Spellbound (2002)
G | 97 min | Documentary, Comedy, Thriller
Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz | Stars: Angela Arenivar, Ubaldo Arenivar, Jorge Arenivar, Scott McGarraugh
Votes: 12,462 | Gross: $5.73M
23. Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus (2003)
82 min | Documentary
Searching for The Wrong-Eyed Jesus is a captivating and compelling road trip through the creative spirit of the the Southern U.S. Director Andrew Douglas's film follows "Alt Country" singer... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Douglas | Stars: Harry Crews, Johnny Dowd, David Eugene Edwards, The Handsome Family
Votes: 1,180 | Gross: $0.08M
24. No Maps for These Territories (2000)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
Follows author and cyberpunk pioneer William Gibson, on a digital North American road trip.
Director: Mark Neale | Stars: William Gibson, Jack Womack, Bruce Sterling, William S. Burroughs
Votes: 372
25. Amish in the City (2004)
60 min | Reality-TV
During the traditional "trying-out-the-world" season of rumspringa, five Amish young adults become roommates with six non-Amish city folk. Cultures collide in this reality-TV offering.
Stars: Kevan Moezzi, Meagan, Reese Allbritton, Ruth
Votes: 99
26. Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Sean Penn, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament
Votes: 13,356 | Gross: $1.29M
27. Let It Be (1970)
G | 81 min | Documentary, Music
The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 6,576 | Gross: $1.06M
28. Bring Back... The A-Team (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Simon Urwin | Stars: Justin Lee Collins, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T
Votes: 311
29. Long Way Round (2004–2010)
TV-PG | 32 min | Documentary, Adventure
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a grueling quest to motorbike from London to New York. Going east through Europe, Asia and then to Alaska, they experience different cultures and have to overcome the elements and adversity.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Votes: 15,268
30. Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime (2001 Video)
75 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
If you are a Star Trek fan then I think you will find this documentary interesting. This is mainly 75 Shatner + Nimoy discussing various aspects of the original series and their private lives how they related to the show.
Director: Peter Jaysen | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Billy West
Votes: 335
31. Pit Boss (2010– )
Reality-TV
Shorty Rossi, a dwarf, runs a pit bull rescue in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Stars: Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi, Sebastian Saraceno, Hercules Rossi, Ronald Lee Clark
Votes: 386
32. The Atheism Tapes (2004)
Documentary
Jonathan Miller interviews five atheists and one theologian on the subject of atheism.
Stars: Jonathan Miller, Arthur Miller, Richard Dawkins, Steven Weinberg
Votes: 434
33. Brief History of Disbelief (2004– )
178 min | Documentary
A mini-series which follows the history of atheism.
Stars: Bernard Hill, Jonathan Miller, Richard Dawkins, Simon Schaffer
Votes: 512
34. Comic Book Men (2012–2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
An unscripted series set in Smith's iconic comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture.
Stars: Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Mike Zapcic, Bryan Johnson
Votes: 5,573
35. What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
PG | 156 min | Documentary, Drama
Interviews with scientists and authors, animated bits, and a storyline involving a deaf photographer are used in this docudrama to illustrate the link between quantum mechanics, neurobiology, human consciousness and day-to-day reality.
Directors: William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, Mark Vicente | Stars: Marlee Matlin, Elaine Hendrix, Barry Newman, Armin Shimerman
Votes: 2,921 | Gross: $0.14M
36. Superheroes (2011)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Action, Comedy
A journey inside the world of real life caped crusaders. From all over America, these self-proclaimed crime fighters, don masks, homemade costumes and elaborate utility belts in an attempt to bring justice to evildoers everywhere.
Director: Michael Barnett | Stars: Amazonia, Antiman, Asylum, Urban Avenger
Votes: 1,770
37. Jackass 3D (2010)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Action, Comedy
Johnny Knoxville and company return for the third installment of their TV show spin-off, where dangerous stunts and explicit public displays rule.
Director: Jeff Tremaine | Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn
Votes: 68,750 | Gross: $117.22M
38. Batman and Me: A Devotion to Destiny, the Bob Kane Story (2008 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the life of Bob Kane, the creator of Batman.
Stars: Thomas Andrae, Jonathan Exley, Mark Hamill, Bob Kane
Votes: 69
39. Jesus Camp (2006)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary
A documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham.
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady | Stars: Mike Papantonio, Lou Engle, Becky Fischer, Ted Haggard
Votes: 28,773 | Gross: $0.90M
40. The Nature of Existence (2009)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Roger Nygard roams the globe to the source of each of the world's philosophies, religions, and belief systems. He interviews spiritual leaders, scholars, scientists, artists, ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Nancy Ellen Abrams, Rob Adonis, Aha, Javed Akhtar
Votes: 509 | Gross: $0.05M
41. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.
Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Mark Alpiger, Adam Wood
Votes: 37,569 | Gross: $0.68M
42. Scam City (2012– )
48 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
Host Conor Woodman travels to some of the world's most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism.
Stars: Conor Woodman, Richard Wilk
Votes: 794
43. Traders: Millions by the Minute (2014– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary
Two-part documentary series which goes inside the fast and fiercely competitive world of financial traders to meet the men and women who play the markets in London, New York, Chicago and Amsterdam.
Stars: Saskia Reeves, Jane Wilkinson-Tancock, Rene
Votes: 53
44. The Hacker Wars (2014)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Crime
Ripped from international headlines, The Hacker Wars takes you to the front lines of the high-stakes battle over the fate of the Internet, freedom and privacy.
Directors: Vivien Lesnik Weisman, Vivien Lesnik Weisman | Stars: Andrew 'weev' Auernheimer, Andrew Blake, Barrett Brown, Jaime 'asshurtmacfags' Cochran
Votes: 1,617 | Gross: $0.00M
45. The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26.
Director: Brian Knappenberger | Stars: Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cindy Cohn, Gabriella Coleman
Votes: 18,037 | Gross: $0.05M
46. Utopia (II) (2014)
45 min | Reality-TV
Since the dawn of time, humans have always wondered: does a perfect world exist? Now, we get the chance to build one. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos? Fifteen pioneering Americans leave their everyday lives and move to an isolated, undeveloped location - for an entire year - where they are challenged to create their own civilization from scratch.
Stars: Dan Piraro, Michael Quinn, Robert Hospidor, Arthur VanWinkle
Votes: 1,190
47. There Goes the Neighborhood (2009– )
60 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Eight neighboring families have their homes surrounded by a 20-foot wall, with all electricity disconnected and outside communication severed. They then compete to outlast the others for a $250,000 prize.
Stars: Matthew Rogers, Emmett Schindler, Theresa Johnston, Regina Johnston
Votes: 32
48. The Wolfpack (2015)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
Confined in an apartment from a New York housing project, the six Angulo brothers learned everything they know about the world through watching films and spend their time reenacting their favorite movies with intricate homemade costumes.
Director: Crystal Moselle | Stars: Mukunda Angulo, Narayana Angulo, Susanne Angulo, Bhagavan Angulo
Votes: 13,510 | Gross: $1.30M
49. For the Love of Spock (2016)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Biography
An examination of the enduring appeal of Leonard Nimoy and his portrayal of Spock in Star Trek (1966).
Director: Adam Nimoy | Stars: Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, William Shatner
Votes: 4,892 | Gross: $0.08M
50. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)
Not Rated | 137 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves.
Directors: Nick Morris, Laurence Connor | Stars: Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser, Wendy Ferguson
Votes: 9,937
51. Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
Not Rated | 178 min | Drama, Musical
A celebratory 25th anniversary concert performance of the hit musical at The O2 in London.
Directors: Nick Morris, Laurence Connor, James Powell | Stars: Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Jenny Galloway
Votes: 6,443
52. What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
116 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Ira Steven Behr explores the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
Directors: Ira Steven Behr, David Zappone | Stars: Max Grodénchik, Andrew Robinson, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor
Votes: 2,184 | Gross: $0.38M
53. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022 TV Special)
TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, Family
Cast and crew members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
Directors: Casey Patterson, Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy, Giorgio Testi | Stars: Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Daniel Radcliffe, Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 47,072
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