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1. The Bomb (2015 TV Movie)
PG | 115 min | Documentary
See how America developed the most destructive invention in human history - the nuclear bomb - how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. Hear from historians... See full summary »
Director: Rushmore DeNooyer | Stars: Jonathan Adams, John Andersen, Hal Behl, Walter Boyne
Votes: 413
2. Loot (2008)
86 min | Documentary
During WWII, Darrel was stationed in Europe. Andrew was fighting in the Philippines. In the chaos of combat, each stole valuable treasures and hid them overseas before returning to civilian... See full summary »
Director: Darius Marder | Stars: Otti Bruckbauer, Lance Larson, Michael Larson, Wilhelm Raberger
Votes: 174
3. 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: 10,415 | Gross: $0.10M
4. The Fog of War (2003)
PG-13 | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara.
Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Robert McNamara, John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, Richard Nixon
Votes: 25,045 | Gross: $4.20M
5. The Bridge (I) (2006)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Drama
Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
Director: Eric Steel | Stars: Eric Geleynse, Chris Brown, Susan Ginwalla, Caroline Pressley
Votes: 12,214 | Gross: $0.18M
6. Secrets of Body Language (2008 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
Director: James Millar | Stars: David Jeremiah, Yasser Arafat, Ehud Barak, Tony Blair
Votes: 176
7. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
R | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: John Beard, Tim Belden, Barbara Boxer, George W. Bush
Votes: 20,109
8. Cocaine Cowboys 2 (2008)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The sequel follows cocaine dealer Charles Crosby beginning in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California. The story of Griselda Blanco is presented in greater depth.
Director: Billy Corben | Stars: Nelson Andreu, Jorge Ayala, Griselda Blanco, Sam Burstyn
Votes: 3,125
9. Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve (2013)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, History, News
Nearly 100 years after its creation, the power of the U.S. Federal Reserve has never been greater. Markets and governments around the world hold their breath in anticipation of the Fed ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Bruce | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Paul Volcker, Janet Yellen, Peter Atwater
Votes: 1,156
10. Nintendo Quest (2015)
TV-PG | 91 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family
An adventure-filled documentary on Nintendo that follows two gaming enthusiasts, as they hit the open road in hopes of buying all the 678 official retail-licensed Nintendo games in 30 days with no online purchases.
Director: Robert McCallum | Stars: Jay Bartlett, Robert McCallum, Thor Aackerlund, Barry Hitchings
Votes: 1,095
11. Inside Hurricane Katrina (2005 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
A documentary about the events before, during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Star: Douglas Kiesling
Votes: 48
12. American Dream (1990)
PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary
Recounts the 1985-86 strike against the Hormel Foods Corporation in Minnesota after its employees' wages and benefits were cut.
Directors: Barbara Kopple, Cathy Caplan, Thomas Haneke, Lawrence Silk | Stars: Lewie Anderson, R.J. Bergstrom, Ron Bergstrom, Wayne Goodnature
Votes: 1,011 | Gross: $0.27M
13. Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
Not Rated | 169 min | Documentary, History
A documentary on how Los Angeles has been used and depicted in the movies.
Director: Thom Andersen | Stars: Encke King, Ben Alexander, Jim Backus, Brenda Bakke
Votes: 2,730
14. Rock and a Hard Place (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary
A look at the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Boot Camp Program, which allows young inmates undergo a strict 4 month course in order to learn from their past mistakes and make a better future for themselves.
Directors: Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill | Star: Dwayne Johnson
Votes: 1,128
15. Holy Hell (2016)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Drama
An inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.
Director: Will Allen | Stars: Will Allen, Dimitrius Pulido, Phillipe Coquet, David Christopher
Votes: 6,065 | Gross: $0.02M
16. The Gatekeepers (2012)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.
Director: Dror Moreh | Stars: Ami Ayalon, Avraham Shalom, Avi Dichter, Yaakov Peri
Votes: 5,886 | Gross: $2.42M
17. The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
300 min | Documentary, History, War
Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia and the US tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, King Hussein, Shimon Peres, Abba Eban
Votes: 300
18. Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State (2005)
48 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps.
Stars: Samuel West, Linda Hunt, Gert Heidenreich, Horst Günter Marx
Votes: 4,652
19. Secret History of Religion: Doomsday - Book of Revelation (2006 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, History
Documentary examining the biblical prophecies of Armageddon and comparing them to newly discovered scientific facts. Is the Apocalypse a poetic message of hope to persecuted 1st century Christians or a prophecy of impending doom?
Director: Michael S. Ojeda | Stars: Enn Reitel, Jason Boyett, Jack Kinsella, Ron J. Bigalke
Votes: 25
National Geographic's "The Secret Bible: Apocalypse" scene with the antichrist getting his face burnt to shreds by a ray of light from heaven
20.
Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode:
Bugging Hitler's Soldiers
(2013)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, History, War
An examination of British Intelligence's World War II systematic eavesdropping on German prisoners of war.
Director: Christopher Spencer | Stars: David Barrass, Nicholas Farrell, Jack Fortune, Rupert Frazer
Votes: 83
21. A Day in the Life of a Dictator (2013)
Documentary
The documentary shows the life of three of the most contemporary dictators during a bloody period of their reign.
Director: Hendrick Dusollier | Stars: Alexandre Alilouieva, Ludmila Alilouieva, Idi Amin, Jaffar Amin
Votes: 54
22. Hot Girls Wanted (2015)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary
A documentary about young women who have been drawn into the sex trade - and how easy it is for a web-savvy generation to end up making porn.
Directors: Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus | Stars: Tressa Silguero, Riley Reynolds, Rachel Bernard, John Anthony
Votes: 18,481
23. Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Sport
An examination of America's win-at-all-cost culture from the perspective of bodybuilding and performance enhancing drugs, as it focuses on a pair of siblings chasing their dream.
Director: Chris Bell | Stars: Chris Bell, Mike Bell, Mark Bell, Hank Aaron
Votes: 13,815 | Gross: $0.31M
24. Trophy Kids (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary
From the director of Bigger Stronger Faster comes an intense look at overbearing parents in sports. The film asks the question "Do we want what's best for our children? Or do we just want ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Bell | Star: Amari Avery
Votes: 1,648
25. Upstate Purgatory (2016)
19 min | Documentary, Short
A searing portrait of four prisoners trying to escape the devastation of their past.
Director: Lee Phillips | Star: Lee Phillips
Votes: 23
26. 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: 9,472 | Gross: $2.05M
27. Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob (1994 TV Movie)
Crime, Documentary
Directors: Bill Jersey, Gary Weimberg | Stars: Albert Anastasia, Billy Beattie, Angelo Bruno, Brendan Byrne
Votes: 50
28.
Storyville (1997– )
Episode:
112 Weddings
(2014)
TV-14 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
Filmmaker Doug Block finds out what happened to some of the 112 couples whose wedding videos he shot to help support himself over the past two decades.
Director: Doug Block | Stars: Doug Block, Augie Alexander, Erica Beckman, Jonathan Blake
Votes: 441
29. 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
30. New York: A Documentary Film (1999– )
600 min | Documentary, History
Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, Mike Wallace
Votes: 1,119
31. West of Memphis (2012)
R | 147 min | Documentary, Crime
An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Michael Baden
Votes: 10,952 | Gross: $0.31M
32. Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (2002– )
360 min | Documentary, History
The people, ideas, and events that created our current world economy.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Dick Cheney, Newt Gingrich, Gordon Brown
Votes: 549
33. This Divided State (2005)
88 min | Documentary
The film follows Micheal Moore's controversial decision to speak at the Utah Valley State College, where a heated debate between protestors and supporters argue Moore's First Amendment freedom of speech rights.
Director: Steven Greenstreet | Stars: Kay Anderson, Jim Bassi, Sean Vreeland, Michael Nigro
Votes: 793 | Gross: $0.00M
34. The Lost Tomb of Jesus (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
The Lost Tomb of Jesus is a documentary which makes a case that the 2,000-year-old "Tomb of the Ten Ossuaries" belonged to the family of Jesus of Nazareth.
Director: Simcha Jacobovici | Stars: Mark Caven, Ouriel Maoz, Rivka Maoz, Shimon Gibson
Votes: 1,024
35. FrackNation (2013)
PG | 77 min | Documentary
Journalist Phelim McAleer faces bogus lawsuits, gun threats and intimidation questioning environmentalists and anti-fracking activists in his search for the truth.
Directors: Phelim McAleer, Ann McElhinney, Magdalena Segieda | Stars: Bruce Ames, Karl Canfield, Terry Engelder, Josh Fox
Votes: 962
36. Thin (2006)
TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary
The story of four women suffering from anorexia and bulimia in South Florida.
Director: Lauren Greenfield | Stars: Shelly Guillory, Brittany Robinson, Alisa Williams, Polly Williams
Votes: 2,042
37. The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
An examination of the widespread fan disenchantment with George Lucas.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Joe Nussbaum, Daryl Frazetti, Doug Jones, Damian Hess
Votes: 4,872
38. Fat Chance (1994)
72 min | Documentary, Comedy
This documentary follows Rick Zakowich as he faces his lifelong struggles with his weight and body image. Child therapist by day and blues singer by night, Rick's charisma and talent are ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey McKay | Star: Rick Zakowich
Votes: 31
39. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 343 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Making of the Mob, is an eight-part docudrama that begins in 1905 and spans more than 50 years, tracing the original five families that led to the modern American Mafia, including the rise ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Bell, Craig Thomas Rivela, Rich Graff, John Binder
Votes: 2,632
40.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
Freak Wave
(2002)
Documentary
Stars: Bernard Hill, Heinz Aye, Dai Davies, Peter De Nijs
Votes: 25
41. After Armageddon (2010 TV Movie)
87 min | Documentary, Drama, History
A docudrama about a family in LA that is trying to survive the breakdown of society, law, and order after a flu pandemic kills half the people on Earth.
Director: Stephen Kemp | Stars: Rob Hartz, Kathleen Cameron, James Brown, Ross Collins
Votes: 201
42. Gideon's Army (2013)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary
Follows three young, committed Public Defenders who are dedicated to working for the people society would rather forget. Long hours, low pay and staggering caseloads are so common that even the most committed often give up.
Director: Dawn Porter
Votes: 834
43. Trump: An American Dream (2017)
Documentary, Biography
A British documentary series exploring the extraordinary journey of Donald Trump through five decades.
Stars: Colin Tierney, Nikki Haskell, Geraldo Rivera, Rona Barrett
Votes: 4,490
44. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,518
45. Gotti: Godfather and Son (2018)
TV-14 | 172 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
John Gotti Jr. tells the story of how he became the man he is today. When you realize that family is more important than the mafia, that's when he steps out of the shadows. The father lives and dies "by the sword." Very sad but moving.
Stars: John Gotti Jr., Bruce Cutler, Larry Mazza, Edward McDonald
Votes: 228
46. Religulous (2008)
R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War
Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg
Votes: 60,239 | Gross: $13.00M
47. All Male, All Nude (2017)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary
Journey into the world of male strippers at America's only all nude gay strip club located in the heart of the Bible Belt and the unique family unit it engenders.
Director: Gerald McCullouch | Stars: Steven Marchi, Matt Colunga, Michael Garcia, Alex Meyer
Votes: 228
48. Einstein (II) (2008 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
The life story and achievements of dreamer and physicist Albert Einstein.
Director: Philip Shane | Stars: Clifford V. Johnson, Michio Kaku, Maggie Mae Reid, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Votes: 103
aka. The Extraordinary Genius of Albert Einstein
49.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Infinite Secrets
(2003)
TV-G | Documentary
An ancient Archimedes Manuscript is discovered over written by a medieval prayer book. Program follows the effort to recover the lost text an the implications of its loss to history.
Director: Liz Tucker | Star: Jeremiah Kissel
Votes: 16
50. Medieval Lives (2004– )
240 min | Documentary, History
Terry Jones hosts this series that looks at the real facts about the Middle Ages and its roots.
Stars: Terry Jones, Peter Barber, Faye Getz, Robert Stone
Votes: 593
51. Reversing Roe (2018)
TV-14 | 99 min | Documentary
A deep historical look at one of the most controversial issues of our time, highlighting the abortion debate from various points along the ideological spectrum in a winding story of abortion in America.
Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Donna Howard, John Seago, Brigitte Amiri, Troy Newman
Votes: 1,816
52. The Invisible War (2012)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Crime
An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.
Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca, Jessica Hinves
Votes: 7,083 | Gross: $0.07M
53. Declassified (2004–2006)
Documentary, History
Inside vaults and archives around the world to reveal the untold stories of modern history. "The rise and fall of the Wall", "Taliban", "Tiananmen Square" and others.
Stars: John J. Flynn, Madeleine Albright, Henry Kissinger, Stansfield Turner
Votes: 71
54. War Stories with Oliver North (2001– )
60 min | Documentary, History, War
The series recounts combat experiences, from World War II to the present.
Stars: Oliver North, Carlo D'Este, Mickey Rooney, James Zobel
Votes: 84
55. 30 Days (2005–2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
An unscripted, documentary-style program where an individual is inserted into a lifestyle that is completely different from his or her upbringing, beliefs, religion or profession for 30 days.
Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Alexandra Jamieson, David Stacy, Vito Summa
Votes: 1,996
56. Secrets of War (1998– )
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, History, War
Based on information derived from formerly classified documents and messages, coupled with interviews with experts, authors and eyewitnesses from all over the world, SECRET OF WAR is the ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Thomas B. Allen, Norman Polmar, Mark Seaman
Votes: 231
57. The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever (2016 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A dramatization of the final years of the music world's most famous AIDS casualty, Freddie Mercury, which includes interviews with the people who knew him.
Director: John Fothergill | Stars: John Blunt, Mark Brennan, Paul Culshaw, Laura Lamb
Votes: 318
58. Inside the American Mob (2013– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary film about the Italian Mafia and their organized crime activities in USA, mainly New York, between the '60's to mid '90's. Well documented with plenty of interviews and original... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Polisi, Kenneth Carrella, James Zeiss, Michael Messina
Votes: 923
59. Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to closeted Hollywood star of the 1950s.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tab Hunter, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Natalie Wood
Votes: 3,556
60. 1000 AD (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
Documentary examining what life was like in Anglo-Saxon Britain at the turn of the 1st millennium.
Stars: Freya Jones, David Threlfall
Votes: 17
61. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.
Stars: Aaron Irvin, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner, Steve West
Votes: 9,369
62. The Men Who Built America (2012)
TV-14 | 37 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.
Stars: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban, Donny Deutsch
Votes: 4,577
63. Crime Inc. (1984– )
TV-MA | 350 min | Documentary
The True Story Of The Mafia.
Stars: Martin Short, Aladena Fratianno, Joseph Cantalupo, John Cusack
Votes: 164
64.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Search for the Super Battery
(2017)
TV-G | 53 min | Documentary
David Pogue investigates how batteries work and what the future may hold for technical innovation.
Director: Daniel McCabe | Stars: David Pogue, Denise Gray, Daniel Kammen, Theo Gray
Votes: 161
65. The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
A deeper look into the real story of Victor H. Green's "The Negro Motorist Green Book" during the Jim Crow era and beyond.
Director: Yoruba Richen | Stars: Yoruba Richen, Marquette Folley, Karen Allen Baxter, Jennifer Ivey
Votes: 1,033
66. The Secret Life of Brian (2007 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian (1979) and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
Director: Will Yapp | Stars: Richard Dillane, Jonathan Benson, John Beyer, Inayat Bunglawala
Votes: 392
67. Man on Wire (2008)
PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century".
Director: James Marsh | Stars: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix
Votes: 58,669 | Gross: $2.96M
68. 199 Lives: The Travis Pastrana Story (2008)
124 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on extreme-sports legend Travis Pastrana.
Director: Gregg Godfrey | Stars: Andy Bell, Travis Pastrana
Votes: 316
69. The Most Evil Men and Women in History (2001– )
23 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series with each episode focusing on a solitary historical figure who, for various reasons, including despotism, canibalism, genocide, and too many atrocities to imagine, are ... See full summary »
Stars: Ben Taylor, Orlando Figes, David Carpenter, Harold Shukman
Votes: 43
70.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Confessions
(2010)
TV-MA | 83 min | Documentary, News
Frontline looks at the case of Norfolk Four in which four men were convicted of the rape and murder of a woman on the basis of coerced confessions.
Director: Ofra Bikel | Stars: Will Lyman, Omar Ballard, Ofra Bikel, Deborah Boardman
Votes: 64
71. The Dictator's Playbook
54 min | Documentary, Drama, History
From Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have shaped the world we live in. This series answers how dictators seized and wielded power in six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality.
Stars: Tim Beckmann, Natasha Ezrow, Mariam Mufti, Fathali Moghaddam
Votes: 338
72.
Free to Choose (1980– )
Episode:
Created Equal
(1980)
57 min | Documentary
The Declaration of Independence says, "all men are created equal." Friedman explains that this did not mean all persons should or will have equal talents or income. Equal opportunity to ... See full summary »
Director: Graham Massey | Stars: Milton Friedman, Peter Jay, Robert McKenzie, Francis Fox Piven
Votes: 16
73.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Sinking City of Venice
(2001)
TV-PG | Documentary
Experts struggle to save the City of Canals before it vanishes beneath the waves.
Directors: Gianfranco Pannone, Marco Visalberghi | Star: Tony Kahn
Votes: 17
74. Chicago 10 (2007)
R | 110 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Archival footage, animation, and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Nick Nolte, Roy Scheider, Hank Azaria
Votes: 1,426 | Gross: $0.18M
75. Armada: 12 Days to Save England (2015)
59 min | Documentary, History
Three-part documentary about the sinking of the Spanish Armada, featuring dramatic reconstructions and information gleaned from recently recovered documents. Dan Snow takes to the sea to ... See full summary »
Stars: Anita Dobson, Joseph Balderrama, Rupert Frazer, Dominic Jephcott
Votes: 61
76. Black Watch Snipers (2016 TV Movie)
War
Documentary with interviews about the Canadian black watch regiment in ww2
Director: Robin Bicknell | Stars: Maria Graham, Jeremiah Kitchen, Jacob Klick, Chris McPherson
Votes: 57
77. 9/11 (2002 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary
A real life documentary following the events of September 11 from an insider's view, through the lens of James Hanlon and two French filmmakers who were in Manhattan that one day.
Directors: James Hanlon, Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet | Stars: Tony Benatatos, Yusuf Baran Bilgic, Jamal Braithwaite, Steve Buscemi
Votes: 8,641
78. Battle of Kings: Bannockburn (2014 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary
Graphic docu-drama about the pivotal campaign of Scotland's King Robert the Bruce against King Edward II of England, culminating in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Director: Ben Mole | Stars: Adrian Bouchet, David M. Cvet, Alan Emrys, Mark Richard Hayes
Votes: 115
79. Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, History
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gerard Jones, Forrest J. Ackerman, Elliot S. Maggin
Votes: 1,398
80. You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006 Video)
89 min | Documentary
Stars: Sam Hamm, Bob Gale, John Calley, Peter Guber
Votes: 124
81. Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC (2013 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC is an oral and visual documentary on the two decade rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Over 60 interviews were conducted over a 4 ... See full summary »
Directors: Adam Condal, Adam Goldberg | Star: John Lewis
Votes: 263
83.
Hurricane Man (2019– )
Episode:
The Devil Comes to Florida
(2019)
Documentary
In the first episode, Josh Morgerman takes his documentary team into the fourth most powerful hurricane to hit mainland American since records began. Category 4 Hurricane Michael brings ... See full summary »
Star: Josh Morgerman
Votes: 12
84. The Deported (2019)
91 min | Documentary
The Deported follows four long term residents of the United States, each with an Order of Deportation over their head, and their families as they have to make critical decisions that will ... See full summary »
Director: Pat McGee | Star: Rosario Dawson
Votes: 75
85. 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: 37,573 | Gross: $0.68M
86.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial
(2007)
TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary
The account of the legal battle in Dover, Pennsylvania over the required teaching of the religious-based "intelligence design" as supposedly a legitimate scientific alternative to evolution in the local public school.
Directors: Gary Johnstone, Joseph McMaster | Stars: Jay Benedict, Matthew Chapman, Anthony Edridge, Michael Fitzpatrick
Votes: 212
87. Our Godfather (2019)
92 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
OUR GODFATHER is a feature-length documentary about Tommaso Buscetta, the first high-ranking Italian mafia boss ever to turn against Cosa Nostra. Buscetta helped convict more than 400 ... See full summary »
Directors: Mark Franchetti, Andrew Meier | Stars: Cristina Buscetta, Roberto Buscetta, Lisa Buscetta, Roberto Precioso
Votes: 1,622
88. Special Ed (2013)
100 min | Documentary, Biography
An often hilarious, sometimes poignant, story of the trials, joys, and dreams of Winnipeg film animator Ed Ackerman, a modern day composite of Don Quixote, Peter Pan, Chaplin's Tramp, the ... See full summary »
Director: John Paskievich | Stars: Brandon Ackerman, Ed Ackerman
Votes: 9
89. Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland (2018)
TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary
An investigation into what happened to activist Sandra Bland, who died in police custody after a routine traffic stop.
Directors: Kate Davis, David Heilbroner | Stars: Sandra Bland, Robert E. Brzezinski, Brian Encinia, Kayla Gilchrist
Votes: 749
90. Crystal City (II) (2019)
TV-MA | 89 min | Documentary
New York City's LGBTQ community is experiencing a resurgence of crystal methamphetamine addiction. "Crystal City" explores the epidemic through the eyes of recovering addicts as they attempt to overcome their chemical dependency.
Director: Terrence Crawford | Star: David Fawcett
Votes: 132
91. The Perfect Weapon (2020)
TV-MA | 87 min | Documentary
The rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete and sabotage each other.
Director: John Maggio | Stars: Dmitri Alperovitch, Will Hurd, Christopher Miller, Seth Rogen
Votes: 1,140
92. Caesar's Messiah: The Roman Conspiracy to Invent Jesus (2012)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, News
Based on the best-selling religious studies book by Joseph Atwill, this documentary shows that Jesus is not a historical figure, the events of Jesus' life were based on a Roman military ... See full summary »
Directors: Fritz Heede, Nijole Sparkis | Stars: Joseph Atwill, Rod Blackhirst, Robert Eisenman, Timothy Freke
Votes: 170
93. The Power of Nightmares (2004)
60 min | Documentary, History
A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain.
Stars: Gilles Kepel, William Kristol, Melvin Goodman, Richard Perle
Votes: 4,541
94.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant
(2000)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life of the despotic Communist ruler who rose from the poor fields of rural Romania to the luxurious heights of political power. From loved and respected leader, he turned into a ... See full summary »
Stars: Elena Ceausescu, Nicolae Ceausescu, Jack Perkins
Votes: 62
95. Blackbeard: Terror at Sea (2006 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
It's a movie about Blackbeard.
Directors: Richard Dale, Tilman Remme | Stars: James Purefoy, Tyler Butterworth, Mark Noble, Jack Galloway
Votes: 647
96. Versailles: The Dream of a King (2008 TV Movie)
180 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Docudrama about the life of Louis XIV nicknamed "the Sun King", the King of France who ran a glamorous court, expanded the borders of France, loved women and parties and built an incredible palace for himself - the Versailles.
Director: Thierry Binisti | Stars: Vinciane Millereau, Samuel Theis, Jérôme Pouly, Antoine Coesens
Votes: 369
97. American Chaos (2018)
R | 90 min | Documentary
A man searches for answers to Donald Trump's widespread support before the 2016 presidential election.
Director: James D. Stern | Stars: John Ladd, Julio Martinez, James D. Stern
Votes: 386 | Gross: $0.01M
98. 137 Shots (2021)
104 min | Documentary, Crime
In this documentary, law enforcement faces scrutiny as Americans demand justice after police violence claims multiple Black lives in Cleveland.
Director: Michael Milano | Stars: Mansfield Frazier, Alonzo Mitchell, Mike DeWine, Timothy McGinty
Votes: 1,190
99. Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Stars: Cem Yigit Uzümoglu, Tuba Büyüküstün, Alp Ilkman, Ushan Çakir
Votes: 32,762
100. Beyond the Headlines: Black Girl Missing (2023 TV Special)
Crime, Reality-TV
It showcases true stories of Black missing women featuring interviews with their families and the Black and Missing Foundation's involvement in the cases.
Director: Ya'Ke Smith | Stars: Elisha Davis, John Harper, Mari James, Kevin Marshall Pinkney
Votes: 37
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