Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "true-crime-documentary"

1. What Jennifer Did (2024)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Crime

When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.

Director: Jenny Popplewell | Stars: Fernando Baldassini, Samantha Chang, Alan Cooke, Bill Courtice

Votes: 6,845

2. 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: 30,445

3. 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: 8,894

4. Signs of a Psychopath (2020– )

30 min | Crime

For every psychopath there are signs. Would you see them? Revisiting some of the most dangerous killers in modern history to see which psychopathic traits they exhibited. Featuring real archive footage.

Stars: Nameeta Sahni, Charles A. Morgan III, Chriscelyn Tussey, Chitra Raghavan

Votes: 473

5. Very Scary People (2019– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Revisiting the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. The stories trace the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.

Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Casey Jordan, Mary Ellen O'Toole, James Gagliano

Votes: 555

6. The F.B.I. Files (1998–2009)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Real FBI cases are recounted through reenactments and interviews with law enforcement and forensic scientists.

Stars: James Kallstrom, Anthony D. Call, Bob Featherer, Susan Rae

Votes: 1,339

7. Operation Odessa (2018)

TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime

In the early 1990s, three friends set out to hustle the Russian mob, the Cali cartel and the DEA for the score of a lifetime.

Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Ludwig Fainberg, Juan Almeida, Nelson Yester, Kristy Galeota

Votes: 6,933

8. World's Most Evil Killers (2017– )

60 min | Documentary, Crime

An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the World's most evil killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more.

Stars: Elizabeth Yardley, Fred Dinenage, Geoffrey Wansell, Stuart Hamilton

Votes: 314

9. 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, Thaís Nunes, Osvaldo Luiz Figueira, Lucas Martins

Votes: 2,596

10. Get Gotti (2023)

50 min | Documentary, Crime

Told from both sides of the law this documentary series from the makers of "Fear City" follows the FBI's battle to bring down infamous mob boss John Gotti.

Stars: Anthony Ruggiano Jr., George Gabriel, Eric Shawn, Barbara Nevins Taylor

Votes: 2,896

11. 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: 10,310

12. Gangland (I) (2007–2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Biography, Crime, History

Follows the evolution and power of gangs across the United States and abroad.

Stars: Julian Sher, Steve Cook, Jamal Neff, Kerrie Droban

Votes: 915

13. 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: 4,578

14. Into the Deep (2020)

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

When journalist Kim Wall disappears after boarding inventor Peter Madsen's submarine, his changing story about her fate masks a terrifying truth.

Director: Emma Sullivan | Star: Peter Madsen

Votes: 4,163

15. The Killing Season (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

The Killing Season is an immersive series that follows documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time.

Stars: Joshua Zeman, Rachel Mills, Peter Brendt, Thomas Hargrove

Votes: 1,569

16. Amityville: An Origin Story (2023)

TV-MA | 201 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

This limited series is the first-ever elevated look at the strange alchemy of mass murder, 1970s paranormal obsession, and the explosion of the horror film genre that gave rise to The Amityville Horror sensation.

Stars: Tommy Maher, Carol Soviero, Christopher Lutz, Laura DiDio

Votes: 499

17. 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: 5,592

18. Mind of a Monster (2019–2021)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

Delve into the psyche of America's most notorious serial killers.

Stars: Bob Keppel, Anne E. Schwartz, Taylor David, Patsy Coffield

Votes: 210

19. Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012– )

Documentary, Biography, Crime

Told by those who brought them to justice, this takes you through the rise and fall of some of the mafia's most notorious outlaws.

Stars: Colin Tierney, Selwyn Raab, Thomas Reppetto, Joseph Coffey

Votes: 181

20. The Two Escobars (2010)

104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A look at how the lives of Colombian footballer Andres Escobar and drug lord Pablo Escobar were intertwined, alongside the mysterious events that led to Andres' murder in 1994.

Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: María Ester Escobar, Francisco Maturana, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez

Votes: 2,210

21. Sword & Scale (2024– )

48 min | Crime

In 2013 true crime host Mike Boudet launched the podcast Sword and Scale. The result was "One of the most singular, visceral, podcasts in existence" -Rolling Stone Magazine. Reaching the ... See full summary »

22. 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: 2,267

23. Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014)

TV-MA | 110 min | Documentary, Crime

Nick Broomfield digs into the case of the notorious serial killer known as the Grim Sleeper, who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over a span of twenty-five years.

Directors: Nick Broomfield, Barney Broomfield, Marc Hoeferlin | Stars: Nick Broomfield, Lonnie David Franklin Jr., Donna, Steve

Votes: 3,229

24. Gangsters: America's Most Evil (2012– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government.

Stars: Cornell Womack, Christian Cipollini, I. Elijah Baughman, Mike Vigil

Votes: 143

25. Secrets of the Morgue (2018– )

42 min | Documentary, Crime

"Secrets of the Morgue" explores high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to bring justice to murder victims and ... See full summary »

Stars: Rory O'Shea, Mark Mendelson, Jooyoung Lee, Jane Turner

Votes: 139

26. The Irish Mob (2008–2016)

45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A look at how Irish gangsters changed the face of organized crime in the US.

Stars: Steve Wall, T.J. English, Alastair Mac Aindreasa, Roswell Stanley

Votes: 67

27. Death Row Stories (2014– )

Documentary, Crime

Capital-murder cases are examined in this documentary series.

Stars: Susan Sarandon, Clive Stafford Smith, Concetta Tomei, Don Degabrielle

Votes: 339

28. The Mark of a Killer (2019– )

Documentary, Crime

The macabre rituals of serial killers are examined.

Stars: Joni E. Johnston, Mark E. Safarik, John Matthew Fabian, Mary Ellen O'Toole

Votes: 171

29. Kings of Coke (2022)

83 min | Documentary, Crime, History

A ragtag gang of Irish bank robbers from Montreal rose to become one of North America's most feared criminal organizations.

Director: Julian Sher | Stars: Dan Burke, David McGee, Kathy Dobson, D'Arcy O'Connor

Votes: 164

30. Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders (2015)

Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.

Director: Mike Dorsey | Stars: Imari Williams, Greg Kading, Frank Alexander, Xavien T. Bailey

Votes: 934

31. First Blood (2022– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

"First Blood" examines some of America's most notorious serial killers through the prism of their first known kills to reveal what drove them to the moment when violent fantasy and curiosity became a devastating reality.

Stars: Gary Brucato, Khadija Monk, Mark E. Safarik, Harry Krop

Votes: 82

32. Murder in the Badlands (2022)

58 min | Documentary, Crime

Examines the unsolved murders of four women over four decades in Northern Ireland.

Stars: Jason Murphy, Susan McKay

Votes: 118

33. Undercover: Caught on Tape (2023– )

Documentary, Crime

'Undercover: Caught on Tape' by Green Leaf Productions discusses the real-life stories of dangerous undercover police work through detective interviews, video footage and audio recordings of police officers in the moment.

Stars: Greg Katerman, Scott Perala, Jay Dobyns, Carlos James

Votes: 53

34. The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer (2017– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, History, Reality-TV

LAPD homicide detective Sal LaBarbera and a team of master codebreakers use their unrivaled expertise to bring the most mysterious serial killer in American history into the light.

Stars: Sal LaBarbera, Ken Mains, Kevin Knight, David Oranchak

Votes: 576

35. Dead of Night (2013–2016)

TV-PG | Documentary, Crime

A show about mysterious murders and the investigations of them.

Stars: Daniel Oreskes, Samantha Galarza, Jesse Holcomb, Ivan Nino

Votes: 76

36. Murder by Numbers (2017– )

42 min | Documentary, Crime

Suspenseful. Creepy. Terrifying. Murder by Numbers begins with the grisly discovery of a body and the onset of an investigation. When police think they've solved the case, shocking twists sends each investigation into the depths of evil.

Stars: Geoffrey Proud, Adrian Bond, Jeni Lamm, Chris Caulpetzer

Votes: 132

37. Nürnberg und seine Lehre (1948)

Approved | 78 min | Documentary

The official U.S. government film about the 1st Nuremberg trial (The Trial of the Major Nazi War Criminals) which lasted from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946.

Director: Stuart Schulberg | Stars: Francis Biddle, Karl Dönitz, Hans Frank, Wilhelm Frick

Votes: 199

38. Hells Angels: Storhed og fald (2023)

Documentary, Crime, History

The Danish biker scene was established in earnest with the entry of the infamous motorcycle club, Hells Angels. Agents, experts and key figures in the biker scene tell how the club became established in Denmark.

Stars: Abud Mustafa, Jesus Vicente Torresano Lominchar, Jay Dobyns, George Christie

Votes: 103

39. The Ice Cream Wars (2022)

118 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1984 six Glasgow family members died in an arson attack. Their murders were followed by one of Scotland's longest trials and a 20-year fight for justice that gripped the nation.

Stars: Douglas Skelton, Marion Scott, Les Trueman, Nanette Pollock

Votes: 61

40. Yancey McCord: The Killer That Arizona Forgot About (2020)

Not Rated | 97 min | Mystery

A documentary-style film interviews those close to a 7 person homicide of the Jenkins family in Arizona in 1961, and the murderous perpetrator who spent only 16 hours behind bars. No one knew what became of him -- until now.

Director: Michael Jason Allen | Stars: Chris Robinson, Jacquie Shane, Mark Speno, Michael Jason Allen

Votes: 57

41. Outlaw Bikers (2007– )

Documentary, Crime, History

It is 1997 and Mom Boucher, who is the leader of the Hells Angels in Quebec, has suffered from grandeur madness and claims to be above the law. He draws up a death list that includes the names of a number of different authorities.

Stars: Rory O'Shea, Craig Cyr, Ryan Boyko, John Stark

Votes: 71

42. Dating Death (2022)

Documentary, Crime

Focusing on the Rodney Alcala murders. He appeared on Americas dating game and was linked to over 130 murders.

Stars: Matt Murphy, Gina Satriano, Joan Renner, Wendell Stradford

Votes: 99

43. Becoming Evil: Sisterhood of Murder (2019– )

Documentary, Crime

A 7-Part Investigative Documentary Series

Stars: Eric Hickey, Katherine Ramsland, Jack Levin, Dirk Duran-Gibson

Votes: 148

44. L'Affaire d'Outreau (2023)

Documentary, Crime, Drama

On December 1, 2005, the Paris Court of Appeal acquitted the last defendants in the "Outreau" case: it had taken four years of proceedings and two trials to reach this conclusion.

Stars: Dominique Wiel, Jonathan Delay, Thierry Dausque, Daniel Legrand

Votes: 58

45. Pablo Escobar: Countdown to Death (2017 TV Movie)

68 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Through rare interviews, images and wiretap audio, this documentary reconstructs the last nine years of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's life.

Director: Santiago Diaz Oso | Stars: María Isabel Santos, Sebastian Marroquín, Alba Marina Escobar, Germán Castro Caycedo

Votes: 265

46. Outlaw Empires (2012– )

43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Creator of "Sons of Anarchy" Kurt Sutter presents stories of real American outlaws, touching on everything from L.A. gangs to the Italian Mafia.

Stars: Kurt Sutter, Kershaun Scott, Kevin Weeks, Johnny Angel Martinez

Votes: 216

47. British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld (2012–2015)

268 min | Documentary, Crime

Villains, gangsters or "Faces" as they prefer to be called, are the men, gang and family members who have made headlines over the past 50 years for all the wrong reasons. Some are household... See full summary »

Stars: Bernard O'Mahoney, Frankie Fraser, Paul Ferris, Walter Norval

Votes: 83

48. The Man Who Bought Cricket (2022)

35 min | Documentary, Crime

Allen Stanford lands his helicopter at Lord's with $20 million and a plan to change cricket forever.

Stars: Stuart Broad, Luke Wright, Vanessa Walther, Nasser Hussain

Votes: 159

49. The Real Sopranos (2006 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

Finding the connections between the TV series and a real-life New Jersey Mob.

Director: Thomas Viner | Stars: Selwyn Raab, Gregory B. Smith, Tommy Dades, Frank Santarsola

Votes: 107

50. The Oland Murder (2020)

Documentary, Crime, Mystery

In 2011, multimillionaire Richard Oland of the Moosehead Brewing family was found bludgeoned to death. His son Dennis quickly became the prime suspect. It is a bewildering true-crime mystery that became a public obsession.

Stars: Mason Cromwell, Peter Hodgins, Meredith Heinrich, Dennis Oland

Votes: 98