Reality shock: the best documentaries of real life episodes
by enriquelannixdfate | created - 10 months ago | updated - 10 months ago | PublicA crazy playlist which consists of events that went down in history, all documented in incredible detail.
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1. Harry & Meghan (2022)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
Explores the span of their relationship, from the early days of the couple's courtship to the challenges and controversies that prompted them to step back from the royal family.
Stars: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, David Olusoga
Votes: 23,458
2. Gunther's Millions (2023)
TV-MA | 169 min | Documentary
A dog with a trust fund isn't the strangest part of this story. Gunther's eccentric handler also lived a luxe life with a cult-like entourage.
Stars: Alex Hyde-White, Valentine Demy, Ed Arenas, Aurelien Leturgie
Votes: 849
3. Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal (2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
Stars: Morgan Doughty, Anthony Cook, Valerie Bauerlein, Miley Altman
Votes: 10,793
4. Monique Olivier: Accessory to Evil (2023)
TV-MA | 206 min | Documentary, Crime
From 1987 to 2003, Michel Fourniret cemented his legacy as France’s most infamous murderer. But his wife was an enigma: Was she a pawn or a participant?
Stars: Francis Nachbar, Richard Delgenes, Gérard Chemla, Didier Seban
Votes: 1,429
5. MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (2023)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary
March 8th, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar. 239 people went missing, a global investigation into this greatest mystery Despite reports, countless theories, and searches for evidence, nothing. What Are We Missing?
Stars: Intan Othman, Jeff Wise, Danica Weeks, Ghislain Wattrelos
Votes: 14,188
6. Working: What We Do All Day (2023)
TV-14 | 187 min | Documentary
For some, it's a paycheck. For others, it's a calling. This docuseries explores the meaning of work for modern Americans in a time of rapid change.
Stars: Barack Obama, Karthik Lakshmanan, Luke Starcher, Chris Urmson
Votes: 993
7. Arnold (2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his days of lifting weights to his successes in Hollywood, his time serving as governor of California, and both the joys and volatility of his family life.
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Waller
Votes: 21,742
8. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
Stars: John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann
Votes: 29,070
9. Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
Stars: Park Dietz, Wendy Patrickus, Anne E. Schwartz, Kenneth Smail
Votes: 9,388
10. Surviving Death (2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Explores questions that have been contemplated throughout time: What does it mean to die, and is death the end of our existence? Weaving together innovative new research with firsthand accounts from those who’ve been close to death.
Stars: Mary Neal, Bruce Greyson, Jim Tucker, Peter Fenwick
Votes: 2,398
11. The Lost Pirate Kingdom (2021– )
TV-MA | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder, stealing and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, James Oliver Wheatley, Sam Callis, Tom Padley
Votes: 3,453
12. The Evandro Case: A Devilish Plot (2021)
Documentary, Crime
The series follows the story of the disappearance of a boy in Paraná state and the investigation of the case.
Stars: Ivan Mizanzuk, Antonio Figueiredo Basto, Paulo Markowicz, José Maria Correia
Votes: 812
13. Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime (2021)
TV-MA | 197 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Stars: Stephanie Sherry, Luciano Santoro, Elize Matsunaga, José Carlos Cosenzo
Votes: 2,569
14. Maradona: Blessed Dream (2021)
Not Rated | 614 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A look at the early life and prolific career of Argentinean football legend Diego Maradona.
Stars: Juan Palomino, Julieta Cardinali, Mercedes Morán, Rita Cortese
Votes: 2,244
15. Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. (2022)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary, Crime
After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.
Stars: Sarma Melngailis, Allen Salkin, Ilze Melngailis, Bonnie Crocker
Votes: 8,236
16. The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank (2022– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
In 2005, thieves tunnel into a Fortaleza, Brazil, bank vault and steal over 160 million reais. This docuseries explores that spectacular, historical heist.
Star: Mark Lewis
Votes: 724
17. Mind Over Murder (2022)
TV-MA | 331 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Chronicles the bizarre and psychologically complex story of six individuals who were convicted for the 1985 murder of a beloved 68- year-old grandmother, Helen Wilson, in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Stars: Noah Archibald, Tim Shelburne, Cara D'Adamo, Scott Watson
Votes: 1,635
18. D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?! (2022)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
It follows the 50-year quest to find Cooper, the man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines passenger jet in November 1971 and escaped with $200,000.
Stars: Eric Ulis, Jonna Mendez, Tom Colbert, Bruce Smith
Votes: 3,361
19. The Most Hated Man on the Internet (2022)
TV-MA | 54 min | Documentary, Crime
Follows the story of a woman who stood up to Hunter Moore, a self-proclaimed "professional life ruiner," after photos of her daughter being naked were posted online.
Stars: Charlotte Laws, Charles Parselle, Kayla Laws, Kirra Hughes
Votes: 7,999
20. A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Crime
This riveting five-part docuseries investigates the brutal 1992 murder of rising, young Brazilian telenovela star Daniella Perez at the hands of a jealous co-star.
Stars: Glória Perez, José Muiños Piñeiro Filho, Barbara Ferrante, Raul Gazolla
Votes: 1,550
21. I Just Killed My Dad (2022)
TV-MA | 125 min | Documentary, Crime
Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did it is a complex question with profound implications. Explore Anthony's psyche prior to the events of June 3, 2019 and the journey of his mental and emotional aftermath.
Stars: Dana Cummings, Teresa Thompson, Hillar Moore, Austin Kemker
Votes: 6,500
22. House of Hammer (2022)
TV-MA | 56 min | Documentary, Crime
The definitive inside story of the rise and fall of the notorious Hammer family.
Stars: Casey Hammer, Courtney Vucekovich, Lauren Skae, Candice Cronkite
Votes: 3,389
23. The Playlist (2022)
TV-MA | 300 min | Biography, Drama, Music
How Swedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek and business partner Martin Lorentzon revolutionized the music industry through free and legal music streaming when they launched Spotify.
Stars: Christian Hillborg, Edvin Endre, Severija Janusauskaite, Ella Rappich
Votes: 14,260
24. Killer Sally (2022)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Crime
Interviews with friends, family and Sally McNeil herself chart a bodybuilding couple's rocky marriage and its shocking end in a Valentine's Day murder.
Stars: Sally McNeil, John Lowden, Shantina Lowden, Shannon Brown
Votes: 6,294
25. Pepsi, Where's My Jet? (2022)
TV-MA | 39 min | Documentary, History
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Stars: John Leonard, Todd Hoffman, Michael Patti, Jeff Mordos
Votes: 12,351
26. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Docuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.
Stars: Jeanie Buss, Jimmy Buss, Johnny Buss, Flea
Votes: 1,623
27. Spector (2022)
TV-MA | 206 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
In 2003, a 911 call reported the fatal shooting of a woman at the home of one of the most important figures in pop music in 20th century, the legendary music producer, Phil Spector.
Stars: Jeff Barry, Nicole Spector, Mick Brown, Carol Connors
Votes: 767
28. Murder Among the Mormons (2021)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, Crime, History
High-stakes exploits turn deadly - and shake a global church to its core - in the extraordinary true crime story.
Stars: Dorie Hofmann Olds, Shannon Flynn, Brent Metcalfe, Richard Turley
Votes: 7,316
29. Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021)
TV-14 | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary series, explores aspects that led to Demi Lovato's nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and her awakenings in the aftermath.
Stars: Demi Lovato, Madison De La Garza, Matthew Scott Montgomery, Dallas Lovato
Votes: 1,881
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