All of the Documentaries I Have Seen
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1. 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: 148,774 | Gross: $21.58M
2. Food, Inc. (2008)
PG | 94 min | Documentary, News
An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards
Votes: 52,229 | Gross: $4.42M
3. 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: 113,312 | Gross: $11.53M
4. 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: 132,409 | Gross: $119.19M
5. Waiting for Superman (2010)
PG | 111 min | Documentary
An examination of the current state of education in America today.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Robert Balfanz, Harriet Ball
Votes: 11,635 | Gross: $6.41M
6. Sicko (2007)
PG-13 | 123 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Tucker Albrizzi, Tony Benn, George W. Bush
Votes: 76,836 | Gross: $24.54M
7. March of the Penguins (2005)
G | 80 min | Documentary, Family
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
Director: Luc Jacquet | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Romane Bohringer, Charles Berling, Jules Sitruk
Votes: 59,961 | Gross: $77.44M
8. Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
R | 118 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The story of how Miami became the cocaine capital of the United States in the early 1980's and the police officers who turned the tide on crime.
Director: Billy Corben | Stars: Jon Roberts, Al Sunshine, Sam Burstyn, Mickey Munday
Votes: 14,095 | Gross: $0.15M
9. Cropsey (2009)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Crime, Horror
Realizing that the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
Directors: Barbara Brancaccio, Joshua Zeman | Stars: Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio, Bill Ellis, Dorothy D'Eletto
Votes: 9,218 | Gross: $0.05M
10. 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
11. His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary exploring 30 years of the "Friday The 13th" film series featuring all new interviews with cast and crew from all 12 films and various horror fans and filmmakers.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Natalie Adams, Diane Almeida, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson
Votes: 3,177
12. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror
Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell
Votes: 5,192
13. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
A look at the impact of the retail giant on local communities.
Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Lee Scott, Don Hunter, Jon Hunter, Jeremy Hunter
Votes: 4,598
14. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary on the history of the slasher film.
Director: Jeff McQueen | Stars: Ed Green, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Joseph Stefano
Votes: 3,619
15. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,424
16. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror
A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter
Votes: 1,965
17. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter
Votes: 2,891
18. Tapped (I) (2009)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
Examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.
Directors: Stephanie Soechtig, Jason Lindsey | Stars: Sally Bethea, Earl Blumenauer, Amanda Brown, Eugene Brown
Votes: 1,340
19. H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2004)
Unrated | 64 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.
Director: John Borowski | Stars: Tony Jay, Ed Bertagnoli, Cary Callison, Willy Laszlo
Votes: 1,915
20. Arctic Tale (2006)
G | 90 min | Documentary, Family
Two narratives -- the life cycle of a mother walrus and her calf, and the life of a polar bear and her cubs -- are used to illustrate the harsh realities of existence in the Arctic.
Directors: Adam Ravetch, Sarah Robertson | Stars: Queen Latifah, Katrina Agate, Zain Ali, Preston Bailey
Votes: 1,948 | Gross: $0.83M
21. 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: 5,044 | Gross: $0.62M
22. Curse of the Blair Witch (1999 TV Movie)
Unrated | 44 min | Horror, Thriller
A mockumentary exploring the life of the Blair Witch and the three missing student filmmakers.
Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez | Stars: Peg O'Keef, Heather Donahue, Michael Hoover, Rachel Braaten
Votes: 3,117
23. The Lottery (2010)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Drama, News
Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.
Director: Madeleine Sackler | Stars: Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada, Candice Fryer, Gregory Goodwine Jr.
Votes: 592 | Gross: $0.05M
24. Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure (2007)
Unrated | 40 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
Brings to life some of the most bizarre, ferocious and fascinating creatures to ever inhabit the ocean. Combines animation with recreations in a prehistoric adventure. A journey to the ... See full summary »
Director: Sean MacLeod Phillips | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Jennifer Aguilar, Michael Ashcraft, Paul W. Burmaster
Votes: 1,069 | Gross: $23.55M
25. Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia (2007)
Not Rated | 41 min | Documentary, Short
If it weren't for a series of cataclysmic events, a comet impact being first on the list, our planet could well still be the domain of dinosaurs. Following Pr Rodolfo Coria, a world-reknown... See full summary »
Director: Marc Fafard | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Rodolfo Coria
Votes: 468
26. American Meth (2008 Video)
TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary
American Meth is more than a movie, it's a movement. Narrated by Val Kilmer this documentary explores the devastation this drug is unleashing on America, and it looks at how it dismatles an American family.
Director: Justin Hunt | Stars: Val Kilmer, Justin Hunt, Jenna, Michael
Votes: 456
27. The Possessed (2009)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Horror, Thriller
Based on the True Story, The Watseka Wonder, America's first documented possession in 1870. A chilling story of a 13-year-old girl from the small town of Watseka, Illinois who became possessed by spirits of the insane dead.
Directors: Christopher Saint Booth, Philip Adrian Booth | Stars: Christopher Saint Booth, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, John Zaffis, Philip Adrian Booth
Votes: 165
28. Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation (2001 Video)
Unrated | 56 min | Documentary, Horror
A compilation of clips from 17 classic slasher films.
Stars: Andrew Robinson, Grace Kirby, Ashley Laurence, Doug Bradley
Votes: 1,233
29. The American Nightmare (2000)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary, Horror
An examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Director: Adam Simon | Stars: George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Tom Savini, David Cronenberg
Votes: 1,988
30. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Seidow.
Director: Brad Shellady | Stars: John Dugan, Jim Siedow, Edwin Neal, Gunnar Hansen
Votes: 784
31. Ghost Hunters (2004– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV, Thriller
In each episode, Jason Hawes and his team of paranormal investigators, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) investigate paranormal activity across the country and search for answers in the nation's most haunted locations.
Stars: Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, Grant Wilson
Votes: 7,235
32. Locked Up Abroad (2007– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Drama
Survivors share their stories and experience of survival abroad.
Stars: Natalie Dunne, Max Wrottesley, Manuel Villasenor, Jerry Murillo
Votes: 2,235
33. 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: 3,427
34. 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: 2,298
35. The Haunted (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
Chronicles true, chilling and terrifying stories of animals and their owners who are experiencing the unexplainable.
Stars: Christopher Hatfield, Mark Keyes, Lauren Keyes, Carl Johnson
Votes: 687
36. Lockup (2005– )
60 min | Documentary, News
An insight, to the many lives of the women and men that enter jail.
Stars: Rasha Drachkovitch, Tracy Powell, Jacob Hekter, Susan Carney
Votes: 609
37. Monsterquest (2007– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
The series explores strange and unknown creatures that have been allegedly spotted by witnesses in various parts of the country and the world.
Stars: Stan Bernard, Dale Pearson, Peter Schmitz, Esteban Sarmiento
Votes: 1,105
38. Crime 360 (2008–2009)
Documentary, Crime, Mystery
In CRIME 360, the hit investigative series from A&E, experience actual crime investigations as they unfold, from the moment detectives are called in to work on a case until it is ultimately solved.
Stars: Bill Lloyd, John Venuti, Deborah Kay, Jessica Kline
Votes: 205
39. 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: 6,586 | Gross: $1.06M
40. Life After People (2008 TV Movie)
108 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Visit the ghostly villages surrounding Chernobyl (abandoned by humans after the 1986 nuclear disaster), travel to remote islands off the coast of Maine to search for abandoned towns that ... See full summary »
Director: David de Vries | Stars: Struan Rodger, John Anderson, David Brin, Bill Bruninga
Votes: 3,194
41. Trekkies 2 (2004)
PG | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Denise Crosby takes another look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around the world has affected and shaped their lives.
Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Vaughn Armstrong, Richard Arnold, Robert Meyer Burnett, Casey Biggs
Votes: 1,169
42. Blue Gold: World Water Wars (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private ... See full summary »
Director: Samuel Vartek | Stars: Jim Olson, Tony Clarke, Maude Barlow, Octavio Rosas Lando
Votes: 1,230
43. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998 TV Movie)
138 min | Documentary
The American Film Institute commemorates the first century of American films with this awesome made-for-TV special highlighting the greatest 100 American movies as determined by leaders in ... See full summary »
Directors: Gary Smith, Dann Netter | Stars: Cher, Sally Field, Jodie Foster, Richard Gere
Votes: 678
44. Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After Willowbrook (1996)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary
It was a nightmare that shocked not only New York, but all of America. The public outcry about the Willowbrook State School for people with developmental disabilities resulted from Geraldo ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Fisher | Stars: Danny Aiello, Geraldo Rivera, Maria Caceres, Bernard Carabello
Votes: 210
45. Walking with Prehistoric Beasts (2001)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Documentary
Using the latest digital technology, the era between the dinosaurs and man is superbly recreated by the BBC and Discovery Channel in another winning production from the coalition.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Stockard Channing, Larry Agenbroad, Frank Fish
Votes: 3,279
46. Chased by Dinosaurs (2002–2003)
29 min | Documentary, Animation, History
This two-part series, a sequel to Walking with Dinosaurs featured Nigel and his "team of fellow explorers" encountering prehistoric life over a large range of time, and seeing creatures not featured in the original series.
Star: Nigel Marven
Votes: 878
47. Trauma: Life in the E.R. (1997– )
TV-PG | 24 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
From heart attacks to gaping wounds, fierce pains, gun shots, and car accidents, there's never a dull day in the ER. Dedicated doctors, nurses, and technical staff provide innovative and ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael McGlone, Chip Demarest, Andy Michaels, Ginny Landry
Votes: 245
48. Lockdown (2007–2012)
Documentary, Reality-TV
Documentary on the most dangerous prisons and the gangs that reside there.
Stars: Rodd Houston, Mike Secher, David Whatley-Zepeda, Eric Salazar
Votes: 206
49. Deadliest Catch (2005– )
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
A documentary series chronicling the real-life high-sea adventures of the Alaskan crab fishermen. This is the most deadly profession in the world.
Stars: Mike Rowe, Sig Hansen, Keith Colburn, Jake Anderson
Votes: 9,213
50. Ice Road Truckers (2007–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
The treacherous job of driving trucks over frozen lakes, also known as ice roads, in Canada's Northwest Territories and Alaska's improved but still remote Dalton Highway, which is mainly snow-covered solid ground.
Stars: Alex Debogorski, Thom Beers, Hugh Rowland, Lisa Kelly
Votes: 3,662
51. 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: 2,349
52. MythBusters (2003–2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV
A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.
Stars: Robert Lee, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron
Votes: 54,816
53. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Votes: 34,355
54. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Documentary
The comedy illusionist duo explore various topics and debunk what they consider misconceptions about them.
Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Shera Pollins, Michael Goudeau
Votes: 11,917
55. Confessions: Animal Hoarding (2010– )
Documentary
Delves into the hearts and minds of individuals afflicted with this disorder and provides a voice for the family and friends who are determined to prevent their loved ones from spinning ... See full summary »
Stars: Corey Gonzales, Joti Samra, Miguel Abi-Hassan, Daniel J. Moran
Votes: 105
56. Forensic Files (1996–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Crime
A series featuring detailed accounts on how notable crimes and diseases were solved through forensic science.
Stars: Peter Thomas, Tom Bevel, Skip Palenik, Lowell Levine
Votes: 7,281
57. Most Evil (2006–2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
Series follows Columbia University's Michael Stone as he searches for the roots of evil in human beings by exploring acts committed by infamous criminals and ordinary people which he rates on his "scale of evil".
Stars: Michael Stone, Tim Hopper, Neil Dudgeon, Kris Mohandie
Votes: 918
58. Animal Cops: Detroit (2002–2009)
60 min | Documentary, Crime, Reality-TV
The second in a series of such shows on Animal Planet, Animal Cops: Detroit follows the animal cruelty investigations teams of the Michigan Humane Society. Their purpose it to investigate ... See full summary »
Stars: Michele Santopietro, Kevin Jones, John Lurie, Debby MacDonald
Votes: 189
59. Animal Cops: Houston (2003– )
60 min | Crime, Documentary
Animal Cops - Houston is the third Animal Planet series to follow the work of animal cruelty investigators. This particular series follows the animal cruelty investigators of the Houston ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Leigh, Meera Nandlal, Michele Santopietro, John Lurie
Votes: 357
60. Animal Cops: Philadelphia (2008– )
42 min | Documentary
This series focuses on the PSPCA's Philadelphia, PA based Animal Cruely investigations. Although, primarily following the Law Enforcement Officers the program also documents the efforts of ... See full summary »
Stars: J. King, George Bengal, Wayne Smith, Rachel Lee
Votes: 131
61. Animal Cops: San Francisco (2005– )
Documentary, Crime
Stars: Robert Leigh, Andrea Runge, Peter Flores, Michael Scott
Votes: 108
62. Animal Cops: Phoenix (2007– )
Reality-TV
Animal Cops Phoenix follows the work of the Arizona Humane Society's animal cruelty investigators and Emergency Animal Medical Technicians as they rescue animals and assist local law ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Wisher, Mark Smith, Andy Gallo, Michele Santopietro
Votes: 150
63. How It's Made (2001–2019)
TV-G | 24 min | Documentary
Television series that documents how various everyday products are made.
Stars: Brooks Moore, Tony Hirst, Lynne Adams, Lynn Herzeg
Votes: 8,207
64. Miami Animal Police (2004– )
60 min | Crime, Documentary
The fourth in the series of Animal Planet shows (known collectively as Animal Planet Heroes) following animal law enforcement, Miami Animal Police primarily follows the officers of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Rick Pasqualone, Todd Hardwick, Kathy Labrada, Albert Killian
Votes: 68
65. 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: 2,088
66. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,256
67. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI.
Stars: Nikolay Drozdov, Kenneth Branagh, Avery Brooks, Craig Sechler
Votes: 6,886
68. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 340
69. Clash of the Dinosaurs (2009)
TV-PG | 172 min | Documentary, History
Dinosaurs were the ultimate prehistoric survival machines, ruling the earth for 120 Million years. Until now we've seen them as skeletons and robotic models. Dino Body takes a new look at ... See full summary »
Stars: Jason Hildebrandt, Richard Coyle, Ken Carpenter, Peter L. Larson
Votes: 231
70. Behind the Music (1997–2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk
Votes: 1,665
71. Unplugged (1989– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Major pop music stars play their songs with only acoustic instruments.
Stars: 10,000 Maniacs, Perry Montague-Mason, Tony Bennett, Julieta Venegas
Votes: 537
72. VH1 Storytellers (1996– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: David Weier, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews
Votes: 161
73. The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)
TV-14 | 223 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
Film-makers, performers, genre authorities and selected high-profile fans count down the most chilling moments in cinematic history. Not just from horror films, but from such thrillers as ... See full summary »
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Alanna Ubach, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Ron Perlman
Votes: 1,119
74. Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Arnold Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman, Elaine Friedman
Votes: 27,145 | Gross: $3.12M
75. Dark Matters: Twisted But True (2011–2012)
30 min | Documentary, Horror, Sci-Fi
Delves into the most unusual research ever conducted, including attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head transplantation studies. Cutting-edge CGI ... See full summary »
Stars: John Noble, Jim Ottaviani, Sean Montgomery, David Maiullo
Votes: 915
76. Blackfish (2013)
PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary
A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite | Stars: Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg, Dean Gomersall
Votes: 72,485 | Gross: $2.07M
77. The Cove (2009)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
Director: Louie Psihoyos | Stars: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones, Michael Illiff
Votes: 51,459 | Gross: $0.87M
78. Brother's Keeper (1992)
R | 104 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
This compelling documentary details the strange-but-true murder trial of Delbert Ward, accused of the mercy killing of his brother in rural upstate NY. This real-life murder mystery won the Audience Award at Sundance.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward, Walt Geisler
Votes: 4,284 | Gross: $1.31M
79. The Elephant in the Living Room (2010)
PG | 96 min | Documentary
Take a journey deep inside the fascinating world where wild exotic animals are kept as household pets.
Director: Michael Webber | Stars: Tim Harrison, Terry Brumfield, Russ Clear, Casey Craig
Votes: 1,116
80. The Imposter (2012)
R | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary centered on a young man in Spain who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.
Director: Bart Layton | Stars: Adam O'Brian, Nicholas Barclay, Carey Gibson, Bryan Gibson
Votes: 50,476 | Gross: $0.89M
81. Madness in the White City (2007 TV Movie)
Documentary
Taking the best selling book "Devil in the White City," NGC returns to the Chicago World's Fair to meet America's first serial killer. A look at Daniel Burnham and H.H. Holmes.
Stars: Larry Simon, Erik Larson, Rick Kogan, Christopher Multhauf
Votes: 71
82. Bad Blood: A Cautionary Tale (2010)
TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary
From PBS - BAD BLOOD chronicles how a "miracle" treatment for hemophilia became an agent of death for 10,000 Americans.
Director: Marilyn Ness
Votes: 100
83. The Waiting Room (III) (2012)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary
Go behind the doors of an American public hospital struggling to care for a community of largely uninsured patients.
Director: Peter Nicks | Star: Sean Bennett
Votes: 902 | Gross: $0.24M
84. Surviving Katrina (2006 TV Movie)
Documentary, Drama
Drama documentary on the flooding of New Orleans.
Director: Jonathan Dent | Stars: Audrey Amey, Leon Clingman, Michael Dube, Allana Finley
Votes: 38
85. MegaQuake: The Hour That Shook Japan (2011 TV Movie)
Documentary
Experience Japan's earthquake and resulting tsunami through exclusive new footage and first person accounts from Sendai and Tokyo. Understand the mega-physics that rocked the Earth on its ... See full summary »
Directors: Christina Bavetta, Marc Tiley | Star: Eric Meyers
Votes: 74
86. We Were Here (I) (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A deep and reflective look at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco and how individuals rose to the occasion during the first years of this unimaginable crisis.
Directors: David Weissman, Bill Weber | Stars: Ed Wolf, Daniel Goldstein, Guy Clark, Eileen Glutzer
Votes: 2,280
87. Craigslist Joe (2012)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Adventure
In a time when America's economy was crumbling and sense of community was in question, one guy left everything behind to see if he could survive solely on the support and goodwill of the 21st century's new town square: Craigslist.
Director: Joseph Garner | Stars: Joseph Garner, Kristos Andrews, Gina Keatley, Michael Kuciak
Votes: 3,844
88. How to Die in Oregon (2011)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Drama, Family
In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize a terminally ill person's request to end his or her life with medication. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Richardson | Stars: Harry Bruton, Ray Carnay, Cody Curtis, Paul Darley
Votes: 2,019
89. Infested! (2011– )
180 min | Documentary
The true stories of people whose homes were infested by animals ranging from ants and spiders to raccoons and snakes are told through reenactments, with the victims themselves participating.
Stars: Eric Meyers, Heath Hudson, Uga Carlini, Mary-Elizabeth Willcott
Votes: 119
90. Blood, Lies and Alibis (2012– )
TV-PG | Documentary, Crime
This show follows criminal investigators as they uncover the stories behind brutal killings. With the help of forensic evidence, old fashioned legwork and years of dogged determination, ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Goral, Dean Campbell, Kindall Charters, Robert David Duncan
Votes: 92
91. Cold Blood (2008–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
A murder has been committed... But as the evidence piles up, so does the confusion. Cold Blood returns you to the crime scene so you can examine all the clues for yourself. Can you piece ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Berns, Alfonso Guerra, Perry Norton, Peter Capaldi
Votes: 199
92. Full Tilt Boogie (1997)
R | 97 min | Documentary
A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it.
Director: Sarah Kelly | Stars: Rick Stribling, Ken Bondy, Amy Minda Cohen, Elizabeth Avellan
Votes: 2,912 | Gross: $0.01M
93. Nightmare Factory (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
An inside look at the world of Hollywood special effects and the company paving the way, KNB Effects.
Director: Donna Davies | Stars: Gabriel Bartalos, Howard Berger, Steve Biodrowski, Alex Brewer
Votes: 600
94. Doc of the Dead (2014)
TV-14 | 81 min | Documentary
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Kyle William Bishop, Charlie Adlard, Joanna Angel, Steven Barton
Votes: 1,364
95. Video Games: The Movie (2014)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, History
Learn how video games are made, marketed, and consumed by looking back at gaming history and culture through the eyes of game developers, publishers, and consumers.
Director: Jeremy Snead | Stars: Sean Astin, Al Alcorn, Peter Armstrong, Cliff Bleszinski
Votes: 5,595 | Gross: $0.02M
96. Solved (2008–2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
In SOLVED career defining cases are presented by investigators. Forensic analysts, trace evidence experts, crime scene technicians, forensic document examiners, forensic linguistics, ... See full summary »
Stars: Kathleen Garrett, Skoti Collins, David Hill, Dion Graham
Votes: 254
97. Never Sleep Again: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2006 Video)
50 min | Documentary
An overview of the making of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, David Del Valle, Robert Shaye
Votes: 462
98. 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: 12,222 | Gross: $0.18M
99. Inside the Labyrinth (1986 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, Music
A behind-the-scenes look at the David Bowie film Labyrinth (1986), also featuring director Jim Henson and co-star Jennifer Connelly.
Director: Desmond Saunders | Stars: Jim Henson, David Bowie, Charles Augins, Brian Henson
Votes: 559
100. Crazy Love (I) (2007)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Romance
The bizarre true story of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach.
Directors: Dan Klores, Fisher Stevens | Stars: Burt Pugach, Linda Pugach, Bob Janoff, Sylvia Hoffman
Votes: 2,831 | Gross: $0.30M
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