Documentaries Already Seen
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1. Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast (2009)
52 min | Documentary, Music, Sport
Jamaican's athletic success in past Olympics.
Director: Miquel Galofré | Stars: Usain Bolt, Etana, Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Vybz Kartel
Votes: 23
2. Earth (2007)
G | 90 min | Documentary
Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.
Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield | Stars: James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Anggun, Ulrich Tukur
Votes: 14,738 | Gross: $38.05M
3. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Drama, War
Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, Stevie Wonder
Votes: 132,377 | Gross: $119.19M
4. 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: 148,718 | Gross: $21.58M
5. The Road to Guantanamo (2006)
R | 95 min | Drama, War
Part drama, part documentary, The Road to Guantánamo focuses on the Tipton Three, a trio of British Muslims who were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until they were released without charge.
Directors: Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Riz Ahmed, Farhad Harun, Waqar Siddiqui, Arfan Usman
Votes: 11,473 | Gross: $0.32M
6. An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
PG | 96 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Al Gore, Billy West, George Bush, George W. Bush
Votes: 85,207 | Gross: $23.81M
7. The Announcement (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the career of NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the days leading up to and the years following his announcement to the world that he was HIV-positive.
Director: Nelson George | Stars: Magic Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Pat Riley, James Worthy
Votes: 573
8. Unguarded (2011 TV Movie)
51 min | Biography, Sport
Chris Herren was a "can't miss" basketball superstar until drug addiction eventually destroyed his career. With the support of his wife and family, Herren struggles to conquer his demons and reclaim his life.
Director: Jonathan Hock | Stars: Chris Herren, Rick Pitino, Bill Reynolds, Jerry Tarkanian
Votes: 656
9. Senna (2010)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano, Neyde Senna
Votes: 75,752 | Gross: $1.61M
10. Stoichkov (2012)
57 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
This is a film about the phenomenal sports career and the tempestuous life of the most famous Bulgarian worldwide - football superstar Hristo Stoichkov. It is a dramatic documentary ... See full summary »
Director: Borislav Kolev | Stars: Hristo Stoichkov, Johan Cruijff, José Carreras, Aitor Beguiristain
Votes: 398
11. Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the life and music of singer Beyonce Knowles.
Directors: Beyoncé, Ed Burke, Ilan Y. Benatar | Stars: Beyoncé, Ilan Y. Benatar, Ebony Knowles, Solange
Votes: 2,282
12. Manhunt: The Inside Story of the Hunt for Bin Laden (2013)
TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary, History, War
Filled with testimony and recollections from actual C.I.A. agents, this in-depth account reveals the remarkable true story of the pursuit of the world's most notorious terrorist, Osama bin Laden.
Director: Greg Barker | Stars: Osama bin Laden, Nada Bakos, Marty Martin, Cindy Storer
Votes: 1,172
13. Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about Roman Polanski, the man and filmmaker. Roman Polanski speaks about his eventful life story and career in conversation with Andrew Braunsberg, his former business partner, producer, and friend of many years.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Roman Polanski, Andrew Braunsberg, Pedro Almodóvar, Catherine Deneuve
Votes: 1,273
14.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
9.79*
(2012)
TV-G | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the history of the Olympics, there's never been a controversy quite like what ensued over the 100 meter race at Seoul in 1988. The match brought together Carl Lewis (USA) and Ben Johnson... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: Don Catlin, Linford Christie, Robson da Silva, Joe Douglas
Votes: 1,008
15. The Armstrong Lie (2013)
R | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu
Votes: 7,896 | Gross: $0.38M
16. JFK: The Lost Bullet (2011 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
The uncovering of the 3 shots fired that resulted in the assassination of Jon F. Kennedy
Director: Robert Stone | Stars: Max Holland, Dave Markun, Michael Wilder, Fred Nichals Ciacelli
Votes: 109
17. James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend (2013 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Biography
The cast of The Sopranos (1999) talk about James Gandolfini as a friend and a actor.
Stars: Jon Alpert, Shari Springer Berman, Lorraine Bracco, Erin Burnett
Votes: 293
18. Flights and Fights: Inside the Low Cost Airlines (2013 TV Movie)
Documentary
Documentary telling the inside story of low-cost airlines - a tale of big characters and big money. Ryanair's Michael O'Leary and EasyJet's Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou opened up new frontiers ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Miller | Star: Sandi Toksvig
Votes: 11
19. Messi (2014)
TV-Y | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Lionel Messi from early life to international stardom.
Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Lionel Messi, Johan Cruijff, Kike Domínguez, Álex García
Votes: 4,367
20. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,019 | Gross: $8.41M
21. Serena (I) (2016)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An intimate look into the life of tennis champion Serena Williams during her 2015-2016 season.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Novak Djokovic, Drake, Chris Evert, Roger Federer
Votes: 291
22. Ronaldo (2015)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A close look at the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Director: Anthony Wonke | Stars: Dolores Aveiro, Hugo Aveiro, Georgie Bingham, Adrian Clarke
Votes: 17,112
23. Son of the Congo (2015)
54 min | Documentary
Professional basketball player, Serge Ibaka, returns to his home country of the Congo with the hope of helping a community rattled by violence.
Director: Adam Hootnick | Star: Serge Ibaka
Votes: 69
24. Meru (2015)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Sport
Three elite climbers struggle to find their way through obsession and loss as they attempt to climb Mount Meru, one of the most coveted prizes in the high stakes game of Himalayan big wall climbing.
Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Conrad Anker, Grace Chin, Jimmy Chin, Amee Hinkley
Votes: 19,051 | Gross: $2.33M
25.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Choice 2016
(2016)
TV-PG | 113 min | Documentary, News
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are two of the most polarizing presidential candidates in modern history. FRONTLINE's acclaimed election-year series, "The Choice," returns - going behind ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Will Lyman, Donald Trump, Omarosa Manigault Newman, Barack Obama
Votes: 162
26. Barça Dreams (2015)
120 min | Documentary, Sport
Explore the history and philosophies of one of the most loved football strongholds in the world: FC Barcelona.
Director: Jordi Llompart | Stars: Éric Abidal, José Ramón Alexanko, José María Bakero, Ramon Besa
Votes: 1,138
27. Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)
TV-MA | 312 min | Documentary, History, War
This six-part series traces the Second World War, from the rise of the Nazis to the surrender of the Japanese, with detailed portraits of key figures.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Martin Sheen, Rudolf Hess
Votes: 14,277
28. Pele: Birth of a Legend (2016)
PG | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, Seu Jorge
Votes: 20,982 | Gross: $0.03M
29. Love Means Zero (2017)
TV-PG | 89 min | Documentary
Nick Bollettieri coached a generation of tennis champions, but his relentless desire to win cost him the relationship he valued most.
Director: Jason Kohn | Stars: Nick Bollettieri, Andre Agassi, Carling Bassett, John F. Bassett
Votes: 489
30. Take the Ball Pass the Ball: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World (2018)
Not Rated | 109 min | Documentary, Sport
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball is the definitive story of the greatest football team ever assembled. For four explosive years Pep Guardiola's Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the world.
Director: Duncan McMath | Stars: Éric Abidal, Dani Alves, Albert Benaiges, Sergio Busquets
Votes: 3,485
31. Six Dreams (2018–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Sport
For the first time ever, Amazon presents an unprecedented journey into the behind the scenes, real life look into the Spanish Football League (La Liga) through the perspective of six ... See full summary »
Stars: Iñaki Williams, Quique Cárcel, Andrés Guardado, Amaia Gorostiza
Votes: 332
32. All or Nothing: Manchester City (2018)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Sport
Legendary coach Pep Guardiola leads his premiership football team through the 2017/18 season.
Stars: Ben Kingsley, Pep Guardiola, Brahim Díaz, Yaya Touré
Votes: 7,695
33. Make Us Dream (2018)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Documentary about the mercurial football career of Steven Gerrard, one of Liverpool FCs finest ever players.
Director: Sam Blair | Stars: Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Steve Bruce, Jamie Carragher
Votes: 3,434
34. Kilian Jornet: Path to Everest (2018)
80 min | Documentary
Surrounded by the mountains and people who are his inspiration, in 'Path to Everest', the mountain athlete Kilian Jornet reveals his most intimate fears, contradictions and passions.
Directors: Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset, Josep Serra Mateu | Stars: Kilian Jornet, Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset, Jordi Canals, Jordi Tosas
Votes: 562
35. Black and White Stripes: The Juventus Story (2016)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Black and White Stripes interweaves a family and their team's inspiring journey to recapture an ever illusive team spirit with key moments from their extraordinary legacy.
Directors: Marco La Villa, Mauro La Villa | Stars: Giancarlo Giannini, F. Murray Abraham, Juventus F.C., Giovanni Agnelli
Votes: 387
36. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with his take on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Star: Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 5,619
37. Fernando Torres: El último símbolo (2020)
Documentary, Sport
A look at the life and career of Spanish football star Fernando Torres.
Directors: Laura Alvea, José Ortuño | Stars: José Mourinho, Diego Simeone, Fernando Torres, Andrés Iniesta
Votes: 357
38. Radiohead: In Rainbows - From the Basement (2008)
63 min | Documentary, Music
A live performance by Radiohead of their 2007 album In Rainbows.
Director: David Barnard | Stars: Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Malcolm Hughes, Ed O'Brien
Votes: 281
39. Radiohead: The King of Limbs (2011)
58 min | Music
Director: Vern Moen | Stars: Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway
Votes: 22
40. Seve (2021)
Documentary, Sport
The story of the late great master of golf Severiano Ballesteros, told by his brothers and contemporary players
Director: Hugo Stuven
Votes: 101
41. Icarus (2017)
TV-MA | 120 min | Documentary, Sport
When Bryan sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller.
Director: Bryan Fogel | Stars: Bryan Fogel, Dave Zabriskie, Don Catlin, Grigory Rodchenkov
Votes: 54,689
42. To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023)
87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Exploring how one man's brilliance, hubris and relentless drive changed the nature of war forever.
Director: Christopher Cassel | Stars: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird, Ellen Bradbury, Alan B. Carr
Votes: 2,501
43. McEnroe (2022)
TV-MA | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
It follows John McEnroe as he finally tells his side of his storied career and performances on the court.
Director: Barney Douglas | Stars: Björn Borg, Peter Fleming, Chrissie Hynde, Billie Jean King
Votes: 1,133
44. On the Line: The Richard Williams Story (2022)
93 min | Documentary
Richard Williams - the father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams - and his family's meteoric journey. One man's fight against racism, suppression, violence and an emotional reckoning on race in America, family, courage determination.
Director: Stuart McClave | Stars: Katrina Adams, Kelvin Brown, Dale Caldwell, Kenna Franklin
Votes: 116
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