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1. The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)

104 min | Documentary

BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC ... See full summary »

Director: Brett Harvey | Stars: Adam Scorgie, Chris Bennett, Steve Bloom, Renee Bojee

Votes: 7,833

2. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

66 Metascore

Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.

Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy

Votes: 9,812 | Gross: $7.72M

3. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)

R | 106 min | Documentary, Music

66 Metascore

A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.

Directors: Ice-T, Andy Baybutt | Stars: Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg

Votes: 3,620 | Gross: $0.29M

4. Jacinta (2020)

TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary

Filmed for over three years, JACINTA begins at the Maine Correctional Center where Jacinta, 26, and her mother Rosemary, 46, are incarcerated together, both recovering from drug addiction. ... See full summary »

Director: Jessica Earnshaw | Stars: Jacinta, Rosemary

Votes: 480

5. Shockumentary (1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary

The doc catches the horror-rap group, the Insane Clown Posse, just as they as began their meteoric rise to become one of Americas most notorious bands.

Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: Insane Clown Posse, Erich 'Mancow' Muller, Shaggy 2 Dope, Slash

Votes: 60

6. A Family Underground (2009)

R | 90 min | Documentary, Music

Documents the 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos and focuses on the fan-base of underground hip hop label Psychopathic Records.

Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: 2 Live Crew, Afroman, Anybody Killa, Chuck Barcik

Votes: 163

7. Blackfish (2013)

PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary

83 Metascore

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: 72,458 | Gross: $2.07M

8. Citizenfour (2014)

R | 114 min | Documentary, Biography

88 Metascore

A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden.

Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, William Binney, Jacob Appelbaum

Votes: 57,989 | Gross: $2.80M

9. Icarus (2017)

TV-MA | 120 min | Documentary, Sport

68 Metascore

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: 54,719

10. The United States of Insanity (2021)

99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The story of controversial rap duo Insane Clown Posse (ICP), their fans, and their ongoing struggle with the FBI in a landmark case that may be a bellwether of change for First Amendment rights in America.

Directors: Tom Putnam, Brenna Sanchez | Stars: Mike Busey, FlipFlop The Clown, Howard Hertz, Insane Clown Posse

Votes: 266

11. The Last Dance (2020)

TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.

Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge

Votes: 152,269

12. O.J.: Made in America (2016)

TV-MA | 467 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Albanese, Muhammad Ali, Marcus Allen

Votes: 21,902

13. 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez (2020 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 102 min | Documentary, Music

53 Metascore

Part investigative documentary, part real-life gangster movie, '69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez' unpacks the life of polarizing rap sensation and internet troll Tekashi69.

Director: Vikram Gandhi | Star: 6ix9ine

Votes: 730

14. Look at Me: XXXTentacion (2022)

TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary, Music

75 Metascore

An inside look at a gifted young rapper's tumultuous coming-of-age with never-before-seen footage, as XXXTentacion's inner circle speaks out for the first time.

Director: Sabaah Folayan | Stars: XXXTentacion, Cleopatra Bernard, Solomon Sobande, Geneva W. Ayala

Votes: 1,917

15. Catfish (2010)

PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Drama, Mystery

65 Metascore

Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.

Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman | Stars: Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost, Angela Wesselman-Pierce

Votes: 43,742 | Gross: $3.23M

16. Cannibal Island (2011 TV Movie)

55 min | Documentary

In 1933, Joseph Stalin ordered 6,000 unwanted citizens of Moscow and Leningrad to be sent to the desolate Siberian island of Nazino. Almost a century later, we remember this horrifying event, and pay homage to those who lost their lives.

Director: Cédric Condon | Stars: Fabrice Pierre, Natalia Dufraisse, Andrei Zayats, Anton Yakovlev

Votes: 197

17. Andre the Giant (2018 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.

Director: Jason Hehir | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Rob Reiner

Votes: 6,866

18. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)

R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

70 Metascore

An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.

Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell

Votes: 8,830

19. Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink (2022)

TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Music

Pain, passion, and love, get a look into the mind of Machine Gun Kelly.

Director: Sam Cahill | Stars: Colson Baker, Casie Baker, Travis Barker, Megan Fox

Votes: 1,308

20. Super Size Me (2004)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary

73 Metascore

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: 113,295 | Gross: $11.53M

21. Super High Me (2007)

R | 94 min | Documentary, Comedy

Stand up comedian and marijuana user Doug Benson documents thirty days of pot free living and thirty days of non-stop use to compare the effects of both.

Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Brian Unger, Gary Cohan, Robert Gore, Sean Tabibian

Votes: 13,139

22. The Redeem Team (2022)

TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, History, Sport

76 Metascore

Follows the story of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball team and how "The Redeem Team" set a new standard for American basketball.

Director: Jon Weinbach | Stars: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer

Votes: 11,270

23. Fade to Black (2004)

R | 109 min | Documentary

59 Metascore

Filmed during his "Black Album" era, Jay-Z looks back on his career as one of rap music's most successful emcees and entrepreneurs.

Directors: Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren | Stars: Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Missy Elliott, Fonzworth Bentley

Votes: 1,074 | Gross: $0.73M

24. Murderball (2005)

R | 88 min | Documentary, Sport

87 Metascore

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Directors: Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro | Stars: Joe Soares, Keith Cavill, Mark Zupan, Robert Soares

Votes: 10,458 | Gross: $1.52M

25. Dark Side of the Ring (2019– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Drama, History

From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.

Stars: Chris Jericho, Steve Kasan, James E. Cornette, Howard Shefman

Votes: 3,863

26. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

On January 25th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.

Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Lionel Richie, Harriet Sternberg, Wendy Rees, Harry Belafonte

Votes: 11,209

27. Cropsey (2009)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Crime, Horror

73 Metascore

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: 9,204 | Gross: $0.05M

28. World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)

TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, History, War

Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.

Star: John Boyega

Votes: 5,279

29. Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022 TV Special)

TV-MA | 83 min | Comedy

Bob Saget's friends and family give a tribute to the late comedian on a night full of laughter and music together with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos, and more.

Director: Mike Binder | Stars: John Stamos, Jeffrey Ross, Chris Rock, Jim Carrey

Votes: 684

30. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary

77 Metascore

A behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon (1999).

Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Milos Forman, Peter Bonerz

Votes: 27,989

31. The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022)

PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary

Portrays human bravery and resilience after a tragic volcano disaster in New Zealand.

Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Mark Inman, Hazel Osborne, Pouroto Ngaropo, Andy McGregor

Votes: 8,302

32. 30 for 30 (2009– )

TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A collection of documentary films focused on sports.

Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden

Votes: 5,549

33. The Elephant Whisperers (2022)

PG | 41 min | Documentary, Short

Bomman and Bellie, a couple in South India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, forging a family like no other that tests the barrier between the human and the animal world.

Director: Kartiki Gonsalves | Stars: Bellie, Bomman

Votes: 9,807

34. Human Zoos (2019)

49 min | Documentary, History

Human Zoos tells the story of how thousands of indigenous peoples were put on public display in America in the early decades of the twentieth century. Often touted as "missing links" ... See full summary »

Director: John G. West | Stars: Ted Williams III, Andres Williams

Votes: 18



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