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1. Fade to Black (2017)
81 min | Documentary
Peter Short, the charismatic CEO of a major Australian company, learns that he has only months to live after he is diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer. Not wanting to face a painful ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Ervine | Stars: Peter Short, Rodney Syme, Richard Di Natale, Andrew Denton
Votes: 1,638
2. Human (I) (2015)
Not Rated | 263 min | Documentary
A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human.
Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand | Stars: Luis Cancu, Atman, Berthony, Bruno
Votes: 8,825
3. Roger Waters: The Wall (2014)
R | 132 min | Documentary, Music
Details one of the most elaborately staged theatrical productions in music history as Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performs the band's critically acclaimed album The Wall in its entirety.
Directors: Sean Evans, Roger Waters | Stars: Roger Waters, Dave Kilminster, Snowy White, G.E. Smith
Votes: 5,350
4. Samsara (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Director: Ron Fricke | Stars: Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika
Votes: 38,037 | Gross: $2.67M
5. Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
In the automotive world, John DeLorean rose from engineer to executive to icon. But under the hood of his self-created legend lies darkness and deceit.
Stars: Ivan Fallon, Cristina Ferrare, Chris Hegedus, Zach DeLorean
Votes: 1,344
6. Framing John DeLorean (2019)
Unrated | 109 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Who was the real John DeLorean? To some, he was a renegade visionary who revolutionized the automobile industry. To others, he was the ultimate con man.
Directors: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce | Stars: John DeLorean, Alec Baldwin, Josh Charles, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 2,549 | Gross: $0.15M
7. White Boy (2017)
TV-14 | 82 min | Documentary, Crime
In 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the first time about the legend of "White Boy Rick."
Director: Shawn Rech | Stars: Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Dana Hathaway, Joe Swickard
Votes: 2,259
8. Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)
TV-PG | 81 min | Documentary, Music
A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Keith Richards, Anthony DeCurtis, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits
Votes: 3,666
9. 15 Minutes of Shame (2021)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary
A look at public shaming in modern day culture.
Director: Max Joseph | Stars: Max Joseph, Monica Lewinsky, Jon Ronson, Kara Swisher
Votes: 977
10. Roll Red Roll (2018)
80 min | Documentary, Crime
An account of a notable sexual assault that took place in Steubenville, Ohio in 2012, and the role that social media played in the crime and on the community.
Director: Nancy Schwartzman | Stars: Mark Cole, Anthony Craig, Rachel Dissell, Alexandria Goddard
Votes: 2,690
11. Hating Peter Tatchell (2021)
91 min | Documentary
The profound life story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed tyrants in the fight for equality.
Director: Christopher Amos | Stars: Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry, Peter Tatchell, George Carey
Votes: 913
12. If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd (2018)
TV-14 | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This authorized documentary will explore the music and backstory of the legendary American band. With the songs from the first six Skynyrd albums driving the narration, the film focuses on ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant
Votes: 1,663
13. Who Killed Garrett Phillips? (2019)
TV-MA | 186 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The documentary examines and chronicles the years following the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Clarkson University soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary.
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Oral Hillary, Brian Phillips, Tyler Rodrigues
Votes: 2,922
14. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,130
15. 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: 55,051 | Gross: $8.41M
16. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music
A compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 13,833 | Gross: $2.93M
17. Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)
TV-MA | 142 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy, Martin Scorsese looks back at Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour and a country ripe for reinvention.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Martin von Haselberg
Votes: 7,709
18. Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (2011)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the rise of the American rock band, Kings of Leon.
Director: Stephen C. Mitchell | Stars: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
Votes: 901
19. Jesus Is King (2019)
31 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A choir and Ye perform in the Roden Crater located in Arizona's Painted Desert.
Director: Nick Knight | Stars: Ye, Kim Kardashian, Ray Romulus, Lito Hernandez
Votes: 645
20. Beastie Boys Story (2020)
TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.
Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Beastie Boys, Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch
Votes: 7,903
21. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.
Votes: 28,080
22. Count Me In (2021)
81 min | Documentary, Music
You can have rhythm without music but you can't have music without rhythm.
Director: Mark Lo | Stars: Ginger Baker, Cindy Blackman, Art Blakey, Jess Bowen
Votes: 2,241
23. What Drives Us (2021)
88 min | Documentary
The movie follows young bands RadKey and Starcrawler who are taking on the world one town at a time, while also telling stories of the biggest artists in the music industry, recalling the ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Henri Cash, Exene Cervenka, Arrow de Wilde, The Edge
Votes: 1,131
24. Hostile Planet (2019)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary
A look at the world's harshest landscapes and the animals that have adapted to live there.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Cong Liu
Votes: 937
25. Deepsea Challenge (2014)
PG | 91 min | Documentary
As a boy, filmmaker James Cameron dreamed of a journey to the deepest part of the ocean. This film is the dramatic fulfillment of that dream.
Directors: John Bruno, Ray Quint, Andrew Wight | Stars: James Cameron, Suzy Amis, Frank Lotito, Paul Henri
Votes: 2,318 | Gross: $0.15M
26. Attenborough's Life That Glows (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Family
Sir David Attenborough explores the world of bio-luminescence, the often spectacular natural light produced by some creatures. Specially designed cameras reveal nature's leading lights.
Director: Joe Loncraine | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 715
27. The Elephant Queen (2018)
PG | 96 min | Documentary, Family
Athena is a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This epic journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes audiences across the African savannah, and into the heart of an elephant family. A tale of love, loss and coming home.
Directors: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 2,339
28. Tiny World (2020– )
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary
A look at the world through the eyes of the tiniest creatures and witness the extraordinary things they do to survive.
Stars: Paul Rudd, Nick Pratt
Votes: 2,608
29.
Nature (1982– )
Episode:
Octopus: Making Contact
(2019)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Family
A look at at various octopuses and the scientist that are trying to learn more about them.
Director: Anna Fitch | Stars: David Scheel, Laurel Scheel, Bret Grasse
Votes: 77
30. Rodents of Unusual Size (2017)
71 min | Documentary
A story about giant swamp rats invading coastal Louisiana and the defiant people on the edge of the world, who are defending their communities, culture, and livelihoods from the onslaught of this curious and unexpected invasive species.
Directors: Quinn Costello, Chris Metzler, Jeff Springer | Stars: Michael Beran, Thomas Gonzalez, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 197
31. Gunda (2020)
G | 93 min | Documentary
Documentary looks at the daily life of a pig and its farm animal companions: two cows and a one-legged chicken.
Director: Victor Kossakovsky | Star: Gunda
Votes: 2,924
32. Taxi to the Dark Side (2007)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg, Christopher Beiring
Votes: 16,802 | Gross: $0.27M
33. Desert One (2019)
107 min | Documentary, History, War
Using new archival sources and unprecedented access, master documentarian Barbara Kopple reveals the story behind one of the most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: James Q. Roberts, John Limbert, Gerald Rafshoon, Jimmy Carter
Votes: 341
34. The Weight of Gold (2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
A look at the mental health challenges Olympic athletes often face.
Director: Brett Rapkin | Stars: Jeremy Bloom, David Boudia, Sasha Cohen, Gracie Gold
Votes: 876
35. Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story (2018)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Grant Fuhr was the first black superstar in hockey. He won 403 regular season NHL games and is a member of the 2003 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Making Coco is the story of Fuhr's life, on and off the ice.
Director: Don Metz | Stars: Glenn Anderson, Fred Brathwaite, Martin Brodeur, Kelly Chase
Votes: 298
36. Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story (2020)
TV-MA | 67 min | Documentary
Take an intimate dive into the life and career of the recently retired star pitcher CC Sabathia in this HBO Sports documentary.
Stars: Amber Sabathia, C.C. Sabathia
Votes: 266
37. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers
Votes: 27,115 | Gross: $22.84M
38. Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
R | 91 min | Documentary
A documentary that chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government.
Director: Alison Klayman | Stars: Ai Weiwei, Dan Ai, Lao Ai, Lee Ambrozy
Votes: 4,527 | Gross: $0.53M
39. Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly (2019)
76 min | Documentary
While under house arrest in Beijing, Ai Weiwei remotely transformed Alcatraz, a former island penitentiary, into a remarkable expression of socially engaged art. Visitors could write ... See full summary »
Directors: Cheryl Haines, Gina Leibrecht | Stars: Ai Weiwei, Dan Ai, Atteyat Amen Abdel Ghanny, Farida Ghulam
Votes: 69
40. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
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: 8,822
41. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
73 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Ed Bradley, Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, William F. Buckley
Votes: 1,157
42. Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
91 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the infamous gonzo journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Wayne Ewing | Stars: Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, Alex Cox, John Cusack
Votes: 730
43. For No Good Reason (2012)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Johnny Depp pays a visit to Ralph Steadman, the renown artist and the last of the original Gonzo visionaries who worked alongside Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Charlie Paul | Stars: Ralph Steadman, Johnny Depp, Hunter S. Thompson, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,588 | Gross: $0.07M
44. Filmworker (2017)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about how English actor Leon Vitali came to work as an assistant to American filmmaker Stanley Kubrick for over 30 years.
Director: Tony Zierra | Stars: Leon Vitali, Ryan O'Neal, Brian Capron, Mike Alfreds
Votes: 3,500 | Gross: $0.10M
45. Jawline (2019)
99 min | Documentary
The film follows 16-year-old Austyn Tester, a rising star in the live-broadcast ecosystem who built his following on wide-eyed optimism and teen girl lust, as he tries to escape a dead-end life in rural Tennessee.
Director: Liza Mandelup | Stars: Austyn Tester, Michael Weist, Mikey Barone, Nicky Champa
Votes: 573
46. Diana: The Interview That Shocked the World (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Documentary
In one of the most memorable moments in TV history, Princess Diana candidly opens up about her marriage to Prince Charles and her life as a member of the royal family.
Director: Edward McGown | Stars: Kate Fleetwood, Dickie Arbiter, Richard Ayre, Martin Bashir
Votes: 80
47. Outcry (2020)
60 min | Documentary, Crime
A five-part documentary series examining the gripping story of high school football star Greg Kelley who was arrested, convicted and jailed for sexual assault of a 4-year-old boy, and his supporters' quest for truth and justice.
Stars: Greg Kelley, Gaebri Anderson
Votes: 2,522
48. 76 Days (2020)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Drama
Raw and intimate, this documentary captures the struggles of patients and frontline medical professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan.
Directors: Weixi Chen, Hao Wu, Anonymous
Votes: 1,405
49. Lily Topples the World (2021)
90 min | Documentary
Lily Topples The World follows 20-year-old Lily Hevesh - the world's greatest domino toppler and the only woman in her field - in a coming-of-age story of artistry, passion, and unlikely triumph.
Director: Jeremy Workman | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Lily Hevesh, Casey Neistat, Christopher Wright
Votes: 175
50. A.rtificial I.mmortality (2021)
74 min | Documentary
If you could create an immortal version of yourself, would you? Once the stuff of science fiction, A.I. experts now see it as possible. This feature documentary explores the latest thinking and technological advancements in AI.
Director: Ann Shin | Stars: Bina48, Nick Bostrom, Lincoln Cannon, Heather Chmura
Votes: 69
51. I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Gripping examination of the unsolved crimes of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s.
Stars: Patton Oswalt, Paul Haynes, Amy Ryan, Lauren Orlando
Votes: 8,843
52. Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space (2021)
TV-14 | 244 min | Documentary, Adventure
A trailblazing mission captured in near-real time as four crew members make history in the first all-civilian mission into orbit.
Stars: Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Christopher Sembroski
Votes: 2,092
53. Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)
TV-MA | 115 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary chronicles the life of Polish-American artist Stanislav Szukalski (1893-1987) from his early years in Chicago, to his time in Poland and Los Angeles, and his artistic and political contributions to the world.
Director: Ireneusz Dobrowolski | Stars: Stanislav Szukalski, Glenn Bray, Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams
Votes: 4,635
54. 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
55. Human Nature (I) (2019)
95 min | Documentary
A breakthrough called CRISPR opens the door to curing diseases, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children. A provocative exploration of its far-reaching implications, through the eyes of the scientists who discovered it.
Director: Adam Bolt | Stars: Jennifer Doudna, George Church, Alta Charo, Fyodor Urnov
Votes: 1,727
56. Neurons to Nirvana (2013)
85 min | Documentary, History, News
A stylish, in depth look at the renaissance in psychedelic drug research in light of current scientific, medical and cultural knowledge.
Director: Oliver Hockenhull | Stars: Lesley Ewen, Dennis J. McKenna, David Healy, David E. Nichols
Votes: 1,310
57. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary
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: 27,984
58. The Crime of the Century (2021)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, Crime
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Stars: Patrick Radden Keefe, Edward Byrne, Kadrolsha Ona Carole, Anna Lembke
Votes: 4,359
59. Generation Hustle (2021)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime
The lengths young people will go to for fame, fortune, and power.
Stars: Rachel DeLoache Williams, Gregory Mandarano, Todd Spodek, James MacCallum
Votes: 564
60. Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell (2021)
TV-14 | 158 min | Documentary, Biography
The powerful, connected, and mysterious Ghislaine Maxwell, takes a sordid downturn when she meets Jeffrey Epstein, the serial sex offender.
Stars: Victoria Hervey, Christopher Mason, Anna Pasternak, Maria Farmer
Votes: 704
61. Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes (2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary
Ronan Farrow's intimate, revealing interviews with whistleblowers, journalists, private investigators and other sources for his book Catch & Kill.
Stars: Ronan Farrow, Rose McGowan, Rosanna Arquette, Ambra B. Gutierrez
Votes: 816
62. The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A documentary that looks at the well-known case, which is largely regarded as the greatest unsolved heist in American history.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Jo Weber, Duane Weber, Tim Collins, Tina Mucklow
Votes: 2,222
63. Beanie Mania (2021)
TV-PG | 80 min | Documentary
Features interviews with passionate collectors, notable influencers and company insiders of Beanie Babies, the stuffed toys created by Ty Warner that spawned a frenzy of American greed.
Director: Yemisi Brookes | Stars: Colleen Ballinger, Lina Trivedi
Votes: 1,130
64. The Forever Prisoner (2021)
119 min | Documentary, Crime
Follows the story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA's program, later identified as torture by those outside the agency.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Stephen Gaudin, Chantell Higgins, Daniel Jones, Steven Kleinman
Votes: 852
65. The Murders at Starved Rock (2021)
TV-14 | 174 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Directed, shot, and edited by Hunter James Cox this feature crime documentary from 1960 is about three women from Riverside Chicago who vacation to Starved Rock State Park and become the victims of a triple homicide.
Stars: Johnny Cannizzaro, Geoffrey Dean Mallard, Crystal Lujan, Rod Thorson
Votes: 1,452
66. The Truffle Hunters (2020)
PG-13 | 84 min | Documentary
Deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of men, seventy or eighty years old, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle-which to date has resisted all of modern science's efforts at cultivation.
Directors: Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw | Stars: Piero Botto, Sergio Cauda, Maria Cicciù, Aurelio Conterno
Votes: 3,784
67. The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (2020)
179 min | Documentary, Biography
A dramatic three-part series tells the incredible story of Rupert Murdoch's Empire, interweaving his behind-the-scenes influence on world events with the personal battle for power at the heart of his own family.
Stars: Kate Fleetwood, Piers Morgan, Andrew Neil, Sarah Ellison
Votes: 708
68. I, Sniper (2020– )
55 min | Documentary, Crime
In the fall of 2002, 17-year-old Lee Malvo and Gulf War veteran John Muhammad terrorized the D.C. region with a series of random shootings from inside the trunk of a blue Chevy Caprice, killing 10 people and injuring three.
Stars: Robert Holmes, Charles A. Moose
Votes: 736
69. Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary reflects on artist Ai Weiwei's battle against the lawsuit thrust upon him by the Chinese government in an effort to silence him.
Director: Andreas Johnsen | Stars: Ai Weiwei, Andreas Johnsen, Lao Ai, Jerome A. Cohen
Votes: 336 | Gross: $0.04M
70. Being a Human Person (2020)
90 min | Documentary
At 76, Swedish auteur Roy Andersson is about to complete his last film. With the end of his career in sight, the central thematic concerns of Roy's work - vulnerability, insecurity and mortality - spill over into his creative process.
Director: Fred Scott | Stars: Roy Andersson, Johan Carlsson, Martin Serner, Pernilla Sandström
Votes: 390
71. We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Biography
Writer/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career and crimes.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Jelani Cobb, Doug E. Doug, Godfrey
Votes: 2,685
72. Torn (II) (2021)
92 min | Documentary
Alex Lowe's ill-fated climb and his son's arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished.
Director: Max Lowe | Stars: Conrad Anker, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, Alex Lowe, Isaac Lowe
Votes: 1,850
73. The Line (2021)
TV-MA | 223 min | Documentary, Crime, War
In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a US Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.
Stars: Eddie Gallagher, Andrea Gallagher, Joshua Vriens, Giorgio Kirylo
Votes: 1,112
74. Heaven's Gate (2020)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary, Crime
A comprehensive analysis of the UFO cult. The disappearance of 20 people, and the largest suicide on U.S. soil. Forever changing the face of modern era religion.
Stars: Janja Lalich, Robert Balch, Benjamin Zeller, Frank Lyford
Votes: 3,025
75. Power On: The Story of Xbox (2021)
TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary
Xbox almost didn't happen. Find out why in this behind-the-scenes, six-part series that takes you back to the scrappy beginnings of Microsoft's video game console. It's the untold story of the people behind the box, glitches and all.
Stars: Albert Penello, Ed Fries, Kevin Pereira, Geoff Keighley
Votes: 404
76. The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For (2021)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The rise and fall of Von Dutch, the 2000s fashion brand known for its trucker hats worn by the likes of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake.
Stars: Bobby Vaughn, Mike Cassel, Tonny Sorensen, Ricky Ragz
Votes: 807
77. Valley Uprising (2014)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary
In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service.
Directors: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Josh Lowell | Stars: Peter Sarsgaard, Alex Honnold, Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins
Votes: 6,276
78. Attica (2021)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, History
This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising from Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.
Directors: Traci Curry, Stanley Nelson | Stars: Arthur Harrison, Carlos Roche, Tyrone Larkins, George Che Nieves
Votes: 3,079
79. Rooney (I) (2022)
103 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows the journey in the career of English football great Wayne Rooney, from his professional debut at the age of 16 to becoming Manchester United and England's all-time top scorer.
Director: Matt Smith | Stars: David Beckham, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry
Votes: 2,591
80. Becoming Cousteau (2021)
PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
A look at the life, passions, achievements and tragedies surrounding the famous explorer and environmentalist Jacques Cousteau, featuring an archive of his newly restored footage.
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Vincent Cassel, Carol Burnett, Louis Malle, Fidel Castro
Votes: 1,444
81. The Last Mountain (2021)
R | 107 min | Documentary
The unforgettable story of the 30-year-old climber Tom Ballard who disappeared on the so-called killer mountain, Nanga Parbat, in 2019
Director: Christopher Terrill | Stars: Kate Ballard, Tom Ballard, Karim Hayat
Votes: 592
82. Lance (2020)
202 min | Documentary
A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong.
Stars: Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Grace Elizabeth Armstrong, George Hincapie
Votes: 1,338
83. Fruitcake Fraud (2021)
TV-PG | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
Unveils the crime where Mr. Sandy Jenkins embezzled $17 million from Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, and how the public and the FBI are still amazed at how the crime was solved and the lavish lifestyle the culprits were living.
Director: Celia Aniskovich | Stars: Santa George Campbell, Hayden Crawford, Christine Edson, Kay Jenkins
Votes: 228
84. Magic Medicine (2018)
79 min | Documentary
In 2012 a team of medical researchers asked themselves, "what would happen if we gave psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to people suffering from severe depression"? It took them three years to get the necessary permissions to find out.
Director: Monty Wates | Stars: Robin Carhart-Harris, Rosalind Watts
Votes: 383
85. The Putin Interviews (2017)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
Academy Award-winning film-maker Oliver Stone interviews Russian president Vladimir Putin about divisive issues related to U.S.-Russia relations.
Stars: Oliver Stone, Vladimir Putin, Sergei Chudinov, Fernando Sulichin
Votes: 5,266
86. Icahn: The Restless Billionaire (2022)
TV-14 | 101 min | Documentary, Biography
Explores the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier, Carl Icahn. Amassing close to $20 billion dollars over the last half century and at the forefront of some of the most legendary business deals of our times.
Director: Bruce David Klein | Stars: Carl Icahn, Andrew Ross Sorkin
Votes: 957
87. Flee (2021)
PG-13 | 89 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.
Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen | Stars: Daniel Karimyar, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Milad Eskandari, Belal Faiz
Votes: 19,503
88. The Summit (II) (2012)
R | 95 min | Documentary
The story of the deadliest day on the world's most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on K2.
Director: Nick Ryan | Stars: Christine Barnes, Hoselito Bite, Walter Bonatti, Marco Confortola
Votes: 5,427 | Gross: $0.22M
89. 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: 37,577 | Gross: $0.68M
90. Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (2021)
PG-13 | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A look at the life and legend of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
Director: Jason Ferguson | Stars: Eric Cantona, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Jason Ferguson
Votes: 6,095
91. Chasing Ice (2012)
PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Biography
Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.
Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jónatansson, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone
Votes: 8,864 | Gross: $1.33M
92. Last Breath (2019)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary
A deep sea diver is stranded on the seabed with 5 minutes of oxygen and no hope of rescue. With access to amazing archive this is the story of one man's impossible fight for survival.
Directors: Richard da Costa, Alex Parkinson | Stars: Duncan Allcock, Kjetil Ove Alvestad, Stuart Anderson, Glenn Brunskill
Votes: 7,310
93. Cooked (2016)
60 min | Documentary
As he tries his hand at baking, brewing and braising, acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world.
Stars: Michael Pollan, Samin Nosrat, Isaac Pollan
Votes: 3,140
94. Particle Fever (2013)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
As the Large Hadron Collider is about to be launched for the first time, physicists are on the cusp of the greatest scientific discovery of all time -- or perhaps their greatest failure.
Director: Mark Levinson | Stars: David Kaplan, Fabiola Gianotti, Sherwood Boehlert, Joel Hefley
Votes: 7,588 | Gross: $0.87M
95. Human Harvest (2014)
72 min | Documentary, Crime
Nobel Peace Prize nominees David Matas and David Kilgour investigate the organ harvesting trade in China and uncover one of the world's worst crimes against humanity.
Director: Leon Lee | Stars: Ethan Gutmann, Shi-Wei Huang, Carlos Iglésias, David Kilgour
Votes: 269
96. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while... See full summary »
Director: Tamra Davis | Stars: Jean Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Larry Gagosian, Bruno Bischofberger
Votes: 2,485 | Gross: $0.26M
97. Banksy Does New York (2014)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
Documentary chronicling the famed street artist's "31 works of art in 31 days" in New York city.
Director: Chris Moukarbel | Stars: Beth Stebner, Keegan Hamilton, Jaime Rojo, Steven P. Harrington
Votes: 2,313
98. Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off (2022)
TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Follows famous skater Tony Hawk's personal life, career and relationship with skateboarding, including never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access to Hawk, along with interviews with figures from the skateboarding world.
Director: Sam Jones | Stars: Stacy Peralta, Tony Hawk, Rob Roy Fitzgerald, Riley Hawk
Votes: 4,682
99. Dinosaurs - The Final Day with David Attenborough (2022 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, History
Sir David Attenborough presents this landmark documentary which brings to life, in unprecedented detail, the lost world of the very last days of the dinosaurs. Searching in the hills of ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Thompson | Stars: David Attenborough, Robert DePalma, Phillip Manning
Votes: 866
100. Among the Stars (2021– )
TV-PG | Documentary
Behind-the-scenes access to the critically important NASA mission of repairing a $2 billion science experiment, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), which aims to reveal the origins of the universe.
Stars: Chris Cassidy, Luca Parmitano, Brian Mader, Drew Morgan
Votes: 296
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