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1. Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ginger Baker looks back on his musical career with Cream and Blind Faith; his introduction to Fela Kuti; his self-destructive patterns and losses of fortune; and his current life inside a fortified South African compound.
Director: Jay Bulger | Stars: Ginger Baker, Femi Kuti, Eric Clapton, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 3,616 | Gross: $0.11M
2. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician, Frank Zappa.
Director: Thorsten Schütte | Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Allen, Angel, Chuck Ash
Votes: 1,371 | Gross: $0.35M
3. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.
Director: Frank Pavich | Stars: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, H.R. Giger, Chris Foss
Votes: 27,571 | Gross: $0.65M
4. Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Clarke Wolfe, Nicholas Cull, William Linn, Dan O'Bannon
Votes: 3,480 | Gross: $0.03M
5. Side by Side (2012)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation.
Director: Christopher Kenneally | Stars: Derek Ambrosi, Michael Ballhaus, Andrzej Bartkowiak, Dion Beebe
Votes: 13,717 | Gross: $0.03M
6. Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the global power and impact of the music of John Coltrane where the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds are revealed.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Ashley Kahn
Votes: 2,498 | Gross: $0.41M
7. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,830
8. ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the short, mysterious life of blues legend, Robert Johnson, who was said to have made a deal with the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi.
Director: Brian Oakes | Stars: Terry Harmonica Bean, Rory Block, Yvonne Chireau, Eric Clapton
Votes: 3,117
9. Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer (2019)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.
Stars: Deanna Thompson, John Green, Claudette Hamlin, Anna Yourkin
Votes: 62,241
10. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 74 min | Documentary, Music
An investigation into the circumstances and controversy surrounding Sam Cooke's murder.
Director: Kelly Duane | Stars: Sam Cooke, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick
Votes: 2,482
11. The Black Godfather (2019)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Clarence Avant, Hank Aaron, Gwen Adolph, Dina R. Andrews
Votes: 1,538
12. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music
MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 6,451
13. Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012– )
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Jerry Seinfeld is joined by friends for a cup of coffee and a drive in a classic car, sharing stories all along the way.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Mario Joyner, Jimmy Fallon
Votes: 13,566
14. Tiger King (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot.
Stars: Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, John Reinke, Jeff Lowe
Votes: 86,967
15. Dark Tourist (2018)
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Adventure
From a nuclear lake to a haunted forest, New Zealand filmmaker and journalist David Farrier ('Tickled') visits unusual -- and often macabre -- tourism spots around the world.
Stars: David Farrier, Christian Wolf, Jhon Jairo Velásquez, Scott Michaels
Votes: 8,168
16. I Called Him Morgan (2016)
92 min | Documentary, Drama, History
An exploration of the relationship between jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who was implicated in his murder in 1972.
Director: Kasper Collin | Stars: Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Larry Reni Thomas
Votes: 1,944 | Gross: $0.10M
17. Quincy (2018)
TV-MA | 124 min | Documentary, Biography
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
Directors: Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones | Stars: Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clarence Avant
Votes: 5,162
18. 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: 4,637
19. They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)
TV-MA | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
In the final fifteen years of the life of legendary director Orson Welles, he pins his Hollywood comeback hopes on a film, The Other Side of the Wind (2018), in itself a film about an aging film director trying to finish his last great movie.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Alan Cumming, Peter Bogdanovich, Oja Kodar, Orson Welles
Votes: 5,439
20. Sad Hill Unearthed (2017)
86 min | Documentary
A documentary following film fans working to restore the set of the climatic graveyard scene from the iconic spaghetti western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
Director: Guillermo de Oliveira | Stars: Ennio Morricone, James Hetfield, Joe Dante, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 1,831
21. Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019)
107 min | Documentary, History
The history of Hong Kong martial arts cinema and its influence.
Director: Serge Ou | Stars: Jessica Henwick, Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Cynthia Rothrock
Votes: 1,369
22. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009)
TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary
A year in the life of the White family, well known for Jesco White, the star of the "Dancing Outlaw" documentary.
Director: Julien Nitzberg | Stars: J. Parker Bazzle II, Big & Rich, Ponty's Camper, Derek Wayne Castle
Votes: 5,197
23. Masters of Horror (2002 TV Movie)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary
More clips from horror movies, plus interviews with other horror legends.
Directors: Mike Mendez, Dave Parker | Stars: Dario Argento, Bruce Campbell, John Carpenter, Wes Craven
Votes: 604
24. Sound City (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Vinny Appice
Votes: 13,443 | Gross: $0.42M
25. Such Hawks Such Hounds (2008)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
Such Hawks Such Hounds explores the music and musicians of the American hard rock underground circa 1970-2007, focusing on the psychedelic and '70s proto-metal-derived styles that have in ... See full summary »
Directors: John Srebalus, Jessica Hundley | Stars: Billy Anderson, Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, Scott Reeder, Matt Pike
Votes: 494
26. Speak of the Devil (1993 Video)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
Director: Nick Bougas | Stars: Blanche Barton, Peter H. Gilmore, Anton LaVey, Karla LaVey
Votes: 143
27. High Score (2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History
Traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
Stars: Charles Martinet, Rebecca Ann Heineman, Nolan Bushnell, John Romero
Votes: 8,905
28. Indie Game: The Movie (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary that follows the journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world.
Directors: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky | Stars: Jonathan Blow, Brandon Boyer, Renaud Bédard, Anthony Carboni
Votes: 21,442
29. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.
Stars: Stephen Michaud, Bob Keppel, Kathleen McChesney, Ward Lucas
Votes: 32,920
30. The Confession Killer (2019)
TV-14 | 48 min | Documentary, Crime
Henry Lee Lucas was known as America's most prolific serial killer, admitting to hundreds of murders, but, as DNA results contradict his confessions, will they expose the biggest criminal justice hoax in U.S. history?
Stars: Bob Prince, Nan Cuba, Hugh Aynesworth, Phil Ryan
Votes: 10,312
31. The Devil Next Door (2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous German death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Stars: Yoram Sheftel, Eli Gabay, Michael Shaked, Eli Rosenbaum
Votes: 15,084
32. Room 237 (I) (2012)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan
Votes: 23,117 | Gross: $0.26M
33. Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
Not Rated | 142 min | Documentary, Biography
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.
Director: Jan Harlan | Stars: Katharina Kubrick, Malcolm McDowell, Stanley Kubrick, Barbara Kroner
Votes: 12,205
34. Jaco (2015)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
JACO" tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar.
Directors: Stephen Kijak, Paul Marchand | Stars: Jaco Pastorius, Jerry Jemmott, Robert Trujillo, Flea
Votes: 1,258
35. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,170
36.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
(2019)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Musicians, scholars, family and friends reflect on the life of jazzer Miles Davis to reveal the man behind the legend. Full access to Davis' estate provides rare footage and photos, outtakes from recording sessions and new interviews.
Director: Stanley Nelson | Stars: Carl Lumbly, Miles Davis, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe
Votes: 3,283 | Gross: $0.19M
37. In Search of Darkness (2019)
Not Rated | 264 min | Documentary, Horror
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, John Bloom, Diana Prince
Votes: 3,760
38. Zappa (2020)
Not Rated | 129 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa.
Director: Alex Winter | Stars: Frank Zappa, Lonnie Lardner, Patrice Zappa, Carl Zappa
Votes: 3,596
39. Diggin' in the Carts (2014– )
Diggin' In The Carts is a new series from Red Bull Music Academy about the untold story behind the most influential music to come out of Japan.
Stars: Ladyhawke, Just Blaze, Haruhisa Tanaka, Yuichi Uchizawa
Votes: 45
40. Hail Satan? (2019)
R | 95 min | Documentary
A look at the quick rise and influence of the controversial religious group known as The Satanic Temple.
Director: Penny Lane | Stars: Jex Blackmore, Chalice Blythe, Nicholas Crowe, Sal De Ciccio
Votes: 7,813 | Gross: $0.42M
41. Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
A documentary that celebrates the life and career of musician and record executive Chet Atkins with guest stars including Dolly Parton, Mark Knopfler, George Benson, Steve Howe, Vince Gill,... See full summary »
Stars: Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton
Votes: 11
42. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
This limited docu-series tells the true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice.
Stars: Paul Skolnick, Gil Carrillo, Frank Salerno, Pearl Carrillo
Votes: 30,310
43. The Pedal Movie (2021)
142 min | Documentary
A Documentary about the history, culture, and sound of guitar effects pedals, told by the builders who build them and the artists who use them.
Directors: Michael Lux, Daniel Orkin | Stars: Oliver Ackermann, Steve Albini, Juan Alderete, Craig Anderton
Votes: 193
44. Chasing Whiskey (2021)
Documentary
A feature length documentary about Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
Director: Greg Olliver | Stars: Jeff Arnett, Eric Church, Jesse Dayton, John Grisham
Votes: 71
45. 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: 3,502 | Gross: $0.10M
46. The Méliès Mystery (2021 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
In 1923, facing bankruptcy, film pioneer Georges Méliès burned all the original negatives of his early masterpieces. Almost a century later, dozens of his negatives were discovered in the Library of Congress. How did he do his final trick?
Director: Eric Lange | Stars: Serge Bromberg, Costa-Gavras, Béatrice de Pastre, Michel Gondry
Votes: 370
47. North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator (2021)
86 min | Documentary
Examination of the turbulent rule and complex psychology of Kim Jong Un and follows the last three turbulent years inside the Hermit Kingdom as its young and unpredictable leader tries to turn around his country's fortunes.
Director: Rob Coldstream | Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Jong-Un Kim, Chung Ming Lee, Anna Fifield
Votes: 255
48. A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Rodney Ascher tackles the question "are we living in a simulation?" with testimony, philosophical evidence and scientific explanation in his quest for the answer.
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Nick Bostrom, Joshua Cooke, Erik Davis, Philip K. Dick
Votes: 2,182
49. 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: 914
50. Recording in Progress (2020)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Exploring current music technology, how music is consumed, and how the recording studio fits into that puzzle. The gateway to a new era of sound.
Director: Justin L. Fisher | Stars: Eric 'Mixerman' Sarafin, Steve Albini, Eric Armbruster, Matt Basler
Votes: 73
51. Murder Mountain (2018)
43 min | Documentary, Crime
What happens when California dreaming becomes a nightmare? When people head to Humboldt County, California in search of quick riches in the form of marijuana.
Stars: Billy Honsal, Kerry Ireland, Braden Brawner, Mike Downey
Votes: 3,547
52. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Phil Amicone, Charlie Ott, Michael Zuckerman
Votes: 10,270
53. Giger's Alien (1979)
34 min | Short, Documentary
Documentary about Giger's work for the movie Alien (1979).
Directors: H.R. Giger, J.J. Wittmer | Stars: H.R. Giger, Ridley Scott
Votes: 93
54. Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (2012)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Sport
When six teenage boys came together as a skateboarding team in the 1980s, they reinvented not only their chosen sport but themselves too - as they evolved from insecure outsiders to the most influential athletes in the field.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Fred Durst, Shepard Fairey
Votes: 2,729
55. Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
College student and tourist Elisa Lam vanishes, leaving behind all of her possessions in her hotel room. The Cecil Hotel grows in infamy.
Stars: Tim Marcia, Greg Kading, Amy Price, Michael Baugh
Votes: 19,997
56. Fear City: New York vs the Mafia (2020)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary, Crime
Five Mafia families ruled New York with a bloody fist in the 1970s and '80s, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.
Stars: John Alite, Michael Franzese, Jim Kossler, John Joyce
Votes: 8,442
57. The Keepers (II) (2017)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A seven-part docuseries about the unsolved murder of a nun and the horrific secrets and pain that linger nearly five decades after her death.
Stars: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub, Virginia Anzengruber, Jean Hargadon Wehner
Votes: 25,055
58. 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: 8,848
59. Inside the Criminal Mind (2017–2018)
52 min | Documentary, Crime
Inside the Criminal Mind- a gripping exploration exposing the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious criminal types. Every episode of the series ... See full summary »
Stars: Kostas A. Katsavdakis, Antonio Pedro, Geoffrey Martin, Olina Valdmanova
Votes: 1,229
60. S Is for Stanley (2015)
78 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
S Is For Stanley is the story of Emilio D'Alessandro, Stanley Kubrick's personal driver. A Friendship that lasted through 30 years of their lives, helped create four cinema masterpieces, ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Infascelli | Stars: Emilio D'Alessandro, Alex Infascelli, Roberto Pedicini, Clive Riche
Votes: 1,941
61. Murder on Middle Beach (2020)
TV-MA | 66 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A young man is determined to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.
Stars: Madison Hamburg, Mark E. Safarik
Votes: 4,555
62. Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Crime
The extraordinary story of the "pizza bomber heist" and the FBI's investigation into a bizarre collection of suspects.
Stars: Trey Borzillieri, Jerry Clark, Jason Wick, Lamont King
Votes: 31,017
63. An Unknown Compelling Force (2021)
106 min | Documentary
The truth of Russia's greatest unsolved mystery, the Dyatlov Pass Incident, is uncovered in this compelling documentary.
Director: Liam Le Guillou | Stars: Liam Le Guillou, Svetlana Oss, Yuri Kuntsevich, Oleg Demyanenko
Votes: 423
64. Console Wars (2020)
TV-PG | 92 min | Documentary
It was 1990: Sega, startup gaming co. assembled a team to take on Nintendo, world's greatest video game company. A make or break conflict pit brother against brother, Sonic against Mario and, American capitalism against Japanese tradition.
Directors: Blake J. Harris, Jonah Tulis | Stars: Howard Phillips, Shinobu Toyoda, Paul Rioux, Tom Kalinske
Votes: 2,229
65. Global Metal (2008)
93 min | Documentary, Music
A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms has impacted new global markets.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Tom Araya, Ken Ayugai, Rafael Bittencourt, Max Cavalera
Votes: 4,889
66. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
An examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise | Stars: Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer, Randy Blythe
Votes: 12,484
67. QT8: The First Eight (2019)
TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary
A documentary that focuses on the first 21 years of Quentin Tarantino's career and includes interviews with his frequent collaborators.
Director: Tara Wood | Stars: Zoë Bell, Louis Black, Bruce Dern, Robert Forster
Votes: 5,071 | Gross: $0.05M
68. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes.
Stars: Andrew Jarecki, Robert Durst, J. Patrick Burns, Dick DeGuerin
Votes: 51,617
69. Pretend It's a City (2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
Stars: Fran Lebowitz, Martin Scorsese, Michael Alexis Palmer, Spike Lee
Votes: 8,580
70. Real Detective (2016–2018)
43 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Each episode is a crime-solution reenactment of a real murder. The actual detectives offer commentary throughout the show.
Stars: Michael Douglas Cake, Liana Montoro, Tyrone Benskin, Mizinga Mwinga
Votes: 3,613
71. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Crime
Nick Broomfield's second documentary about serial killer Aileen Wuornos, focusing on her mental state on death row.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Terry Humphreys-Slay, Leitha Prather
Votes: 6,952 | Gross: $0.10M
72. History of Horror (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Stars: Eli Roth, Alan Maxson, Greg Nicotero, Ariel de Ment
Votes: 2,590
73. Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed (2021)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary
Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.
Director: Joshua Rofé | Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Vicky Ross, John Thamm
Votes: 6,752
74. Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
TV-PG | 205 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Elvis Presley's evolution as a musician and a man.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Steve Allen, Ann-Margret, Chet Atkins, Chris Bearde
Votes: 2,696
75. Truckfighters (2011)
84 min | Documentary, Music
Three down-to-earth guys, record songs and reach out for alternatives to their ordinary lives.
Director: Joerg Steineck | Stars: Oskar Cedermalm, Eddie Glass, Alfredo Hernandez, Pär Hjulström
Votes: 151
76. Catching Killers (II) (2021– )
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
Stars: Charles Coffey, Jim McIntyre, John Ingram, Debbie Harris
Votes: 5,457
77. Unabomber: In His Own Words (2020)
43 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The beginning of the Unabomber's campaign of terror from 1978 to 1985; a look into his childhood to discover what might have turned the young mathematical genius with few friends, Ted Kaczynski, into a sociopathic terrorist.
Stars: Joel Moss, Kevin Fagan, David Kaczynski, Peter Vronsky
Votes: 4,267
78. Vendetta: Guerra nell'antimafia (2021– )
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Crime, Thriller
Sicily boasts a bold "Anti-Mafia" coalition. But what happens when those trying to bring down organized crime are accused of being criminals themselves?
Stars: Silvana Saguto, Bartolomeo Parrino, Mauro Terranova, Pino Maniaci
Votes: 347
79. The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (2021)
TV-MA | 145 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows a serial killer who came to light as a psychopath to the Korean public in 2004.
Stars: Kim Hee Sook, Park Myung Sun, Kwon Il-Yong, Kang In Cheol
Votes: 3,006
80. 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: 28,093
81. Voir (2021)
TV-MA | 20 min | Documentary
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
Stars: Taylor Ramos, Tony Zhou, Drew McWeeny, Walter Chaw
Votes: 1,694
82. John Lennon: Love Is All You Need (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography
This incredible documentary features in-depth contributions from wives Yoko Ono and Cynthia Lennon, son Julian Lennon and many previously unseen interviews with John himself. Through rare ... See full summary »
Directors: Alan Byron, Ashley Hall | Stars: The Beatles, Bruce Channel, Tommy Charles, David Frost
Votes: 223
83. In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
Not Rated | 263 min | Documentary
The follow-up to In Search of Darkness (2019) dives deeper into the practical-effects decade of '80s horror movies with all-new interviews from genre icons and industry experts alongside the original cast.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Nancy Allen, Tom Atkins, John Bloom, Doug Bradley
Votes: 1,723
84. In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019)
140 min | Documentary
A comprehensive retrospective of the 80's and 90's action film genre.
Director: Oliver Harper | Stars: Scott Adkins, Stuart Ashen, Shane Black, James Bruner
Votes: 1,423
85. The Joint Is Jumpin' (1941)
3 min | Short, Music
Director: Warren Murray | Stars: Fats Waller, Myra Johnson, Hilda Brown, Vivian Brown
Votes: 17
86. Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
A documentary about the life of Tom Savini. The film covers his early days in Pittsburgh, and his rise to stardom as Hollywood's most sought after special effects wizard.
Director: Jason Baker | Stars: John Amplas, Tom Atkins, Howard Berger, Doug Bradley
Votes: 848
87. How the Beatles Changed the World (2017 Video)
TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, History, Music
The history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: The Beatles, Jonathan Gould, Chris Ingham, Tony Bramwell
Votes: 1,539
88. Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story (2021)
TV-MA | 127 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
It unpacks the truth about Doc Antle, private zoo operator. Witnesses come forward to share their stories of abuse and intimidation that set him at the top of the food chain.
Stars: Bhagavan Antle, Radha Hirsch, Steven Diamond, Betsy Rogers
Votes: 1,968
89. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Crime, History
In 1970s NYC, the "Torso Killer" preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime's darkest places.
Star: Charlie Meany
Votes: 5,560
90. Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan (2021)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Crime
In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.
Stars: Kathy Preston, Bob Ruth, Sheila Porter, Frank W. Putnam
Votes: 4,800
91. 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: 7,313
92. Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Director: Michael Harte | Stars: Douglas Bence, Bob Brenton, Mike Cattran, Russ Coffey
Votes: 4,302
93. Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer (2021 TV Special)
Crime
Through newly revealed interviews from Attica Correctional Facility, New York's most prolific serial killer, Joel Rifkin, reveals exclusive insights into the mind of a monster.
Director: Mark Marabella | Stars: Joel Rifkin, Julian Attaway, Robert Mladinich, Sean Ruane
Votes: 116
94. A Wilderness of Error (2020)
TV-MA | 236 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the evidence in the case against MacDonald, who was convicted in 1979 of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters. A Green Beret physician, MacDonald claimed that the murders were committed by drug-crazed hippies.
Stars: Errol Morris, Clay Boulware, John Morgan, Logan Stearns
Votes: 1,103
95. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,268
96. The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021)
TV-MA | 75 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Follows the life of the late actor, writer and producer Bob Einstein, featuring some of his greatest comedic contributions.
Director: Danny Gold | Stars: Albert Brooks, John Byner, Larry David, Susie Essman
Votes: 1,014
97. The Iceman and the Psychiatrist (2003 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Documentary, Crime
For the third time, HBO cameras go inside Trenton State Maximum Security Prison--and inside the mind of one of the most prolific killers in U.S. history--in this gripping documentary. Mafia... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Ginsberg | Stars: Richard Kuklinski, Park Dietz
Votes: 1,396
98. Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer
Biography, Crime, Drama | Announced
Richard Kuklinski spent 40 years leading a double life: by day, he was a father and husband in suburban New Jersey; by night, he was a professional assassin.
99. The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman (2001 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Richard Kuklinski was a devoted husband, a loving father...and a ruthless killer. A decade after HBO last visited him in prison, the convicted murderer, who freely admits having whacked ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Ginsberg | Stars: Mark Musto, Rocco Fazzolari, Richard Kuklinski, Richard Lounello
Votes: 1,632
100. The Jeffrey Dahmer Files (2012)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
An experimental documentary that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalized scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer, during the summer of his arrest in 1991.
Director: Chris James Thompson | Stars: Andrew Swant, Pamela Bass, Jeffrey Jentzen, Pat Kennedy
Votes: 2,135
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