Documentaries - Essential
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1. 102 Minutes That Changed America (2008 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary, History
The morning of September 11, 2001 is shown through multiple video cameras in New York City, from the moment the first WTC tower is hit until after both towers collapse.
Directors: Nicole Rittenmeyer, Seth Skundrick | Stars: George W. Bush, Joe Napolitano, Kelly Edwards
Votes: 2,907
2. 7 Billion Others (2009)
78 min | Documentary, News
The outcry of people whose lives have already been devastated by the impact of climate change, as well as the wake-up call of the scientific community.
Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand | Star: Cristina Frias
Votes: 91
3. 13th (2016)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales
Votes: 37,673
4. 97% Owned (2012)
104 min | Documentary
97% owned present serious research and verifiable evidence on our economic and financial system. This is the first documentary to tackle this issue from a UK-perspective and explains the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Oswald | Stars: Ben Dyson, Anne Belsey, Noel Longhurst, Josh Ryan-Collins
Votes: 670
5. A Brief History of Time (1991)
G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
A film about the life and work of the cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, who despite his near total paralysis, was one of the great minds of all time.
Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking
Votes: 5,915 | Gross: $2.28M
6. A Crime to Remember (2013–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
A look back at famous cases from the past.
Stars: Marc A. Hermann, Michelle McNamara, John Mirabella, James Zeiss
Votes: 1,396
7. Abstract: The Art of Design (2017– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary
A look beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world.
Stars: Platon, Tinker Hatfield, Ian Spalter, Cas Holman
Votes: 5,909
8. Adolf Hitler: The Greatest Story Never Told (2013)
350 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Adolf Hitler, born in Braunau, a man who will forever change the history of the world.
Director: Dennis Wise | Stars: Eva Braun, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Adolf Galland
Votes: 6,240
9. Tsunami: Caught on Camera (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A minute-by-minute account of the Boxing Day 2004 Tsunami told through amateur video footage of people who were there.
Director: Janice Sutherland | Stars: Shonti Breisch, Jai Breisch
Votes: 299
10. Africa (2013)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary
Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.
Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Bill Rudolph, Justine Evans
Votes: 17,119
11. Alone (2015– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten survival "experts" attempt to survive alone. The winner receives $500,000.
Stars: Nicole Apelian, Sam Larson, Brooke Whipple, Jesse Bosdell
Votes: 7,390
12. America in Color (2017– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
America in Color showcases all the key moments from the 1920's to 1960's in high definition improved footage.
Stars: Eric Meyers, Max Beesley, Stephen Mangan, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 467
13. America's National Parks (I) (2015–2016)
TV-G | Documentary
Series exploring the incredible wildlife of America's most iconic national parks.
Star: C.T. Taylor
Votes: 277
14. American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018)
60 min | Documentary, History
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Evan Thomas, J. Randy Taraborrelli, Barbara Perry
Votes: 511
15. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,203
16. American Monster (2016– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A non-fiction crime drama uniquely telling stories with a combination of Dramatisation, home video and documentary style material.
Stars: Tom Streithorst, Robert Firth, Grant Ross, Mark Behan
Votes: 876
17. American Justice (1992– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Bill Kurtis hosts this documentary series that profiles criminal cases involving high profile murders, serial killers, and organized crime. Each episode culminating with the justice dispensed by the American legal system in each case.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Dennis Haysbert, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Sonny Vellozzi
Votes: 845
18. Andrew Marr's History of the World (2012)
Documentary, History
Andrew Marr's History of the World is a 2012 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers 70,000 years of world history from the beginning of human civilisation, ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Marr, Pierre Marais, Joe Vaz, Aubrey Shelton
Votes: 1,402
19. Apex: The Story of the Hypercar (2016)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
APEX: The Story of the Hypercar spotlights a new class of exotic sports cars designed to blast from zero to 200 miles per hour in seconds.
Directors: J.F. Musial, Josh Vietze | Stars: Manuel Berglund, Chris Goodwin, Dan Greenawalt, Chris Harris
Votes: 1,749
20. Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
This six-part series traces the Second World War, from the rise of the Nazis to the surrender of the Japanese, with detailed portraits of key figures.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Martin Sheen, Rudolf Hess
Votes: 14,287
21. Australia: The Story of Us (2014–2015)
Documentary, History
The series looks back at some of the people, places and events that have shaped the country over the last 40,000 years.
Stars: Rupert Degas, Richard Roxburgh, Tim Flannery, Tim Costello
Votes: 71
22. Australia with Simon Reeve (2013)
Documentary
Simon Reeve goes on a journey around Australia.
Stars: Simon Reeve, Craig Foster
Votes: 200
23. Australian Crime Stories (2016– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Series 1 and 2 originally premiered on the Crime + Investigation channel on Foxtel as Tough Nuts: Australia's Hardest Criminals and was re-branded by the Nine Network as Australian Crime Stories.
Stars: Mark Burrows, Adam Shand, Peter Hoysted, Izaak Love
Votes: 45
24. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.
Director: Peter W. Kunhardt | Stars: Kenan Akansel, Saul Bisht, Susie Buffet Jr., Bertie Buffet
Votes: 5,368
25. Big Men (2013)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
The film's central story follows a small group of American explorers at Dallas-based oil company Kosmos Energy. Between 2007 and 2011, with unprecedented, independent access, Big Men's ... See full summary »
Director: Rachel Boynton
Votes: 657 | Gross: $0.04M
26. The Act of Killing (2012)
Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik
Votes: 40,805 | Gross: $0.49M
27. Bling Dynasty (2015– )
Documentary
In China, luxury is about more than owning private yachts, expensive houses and designer clothing-although there's plenty of that, too. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield... See full summary »
Votes: 23
28. Blue Planet II (2017)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Roger Munns, Roger Horrocks
Votes: 46,526
29. Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
TV-G | 58 min | Documentary, History
This documentary chronicles the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The difficult construction process is described in interesting detail; later parts of the film interview ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Votes: 1,012
30. Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch (2016)
Reality-TV
Jon and Etta Smith build a self-sustaining bison ranch in a remote corner of northwestern Montana.
Stars: Etta Smith, Jon Smith
Votes: 12
31. Carlos (2010)
Not Rated | 111 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting.
Stars: Edgar Ramírez, Alexander Scheer, Fadi Abi Samra, Karam Ghossein
Votes: 14,404 | Gross: $0.15M
32. Building Off the Grid (2014– )
TV-G | 45 min | Documentary
Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From Montana to the North Pole, from yurts to log cabins to Earthships, will they build in time to beat their deadlines?
Stars: Jake Rademacher, Ross Huguet, Mick Foley, Collette Foley
Votes: 185
33.
Building Off the Grid (2014– )
Episode:
Building Off the Grid: Bottle Island
(2017)
TV-G | 39 min | Documentary
Richart and his son build an eco-friendly island in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Star: Drew Patterson
Votes: 13
34. Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Arnold Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman, Elaine Friedman
Votes: 27,114 | Gross: $3.12M
35. 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
36. Chasing Coral (2017)
93 min | Documentary
Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.
Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan
Votes: 5,651
37. Chemistry: A Volatile History (2010)
60 min | Documentary
Series in which Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.
Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Andrea Sella, Hal Sosabowski, Liam Reeves
Votes: 367
38. Civilisation (1969–1970)
TV-G | 698 min | Documentary, History, Music
Sir Kenneth Clarke walks through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilization in Western man.
Stars: Kenneth Clark, Ian Richardson, Ronald Lacey, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 1,066
39. Cold War (1998)
47 min | Documentary, History
A 24-part series which deals with the relations between the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies between the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Anatoli Dobrynin, Robert McNamara, Vladimir Yerofeyev
Votes: 1,038
40. Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
R | 118 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The story of how Miami became the cocaine capital of the United States in the early 1980's and the police officers who turned the tide on crime.
Director: Billy Corben | Stars: Jon Roberts, Al Sunshine, Sam Burstyn, Mickey Munday
Votes: 14,090 | Gross: $0.15M
41. Connections (1978)
50 min | Documentary, History
Follow James Burke through the history of science and technology in this collection of 10 1-hour episodes, starting with "The Trigger Effect."
Stars: James Burke, Kenneth Kendall, Bruce Boa, Mark Wing-Davey
Votes: 1,434
42. Crumb (1994)
R | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.
Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Charles Crumb, Maxon Crumb
Votes: 21,590 | Gross: $3.17M
43. Criminal Confessions (2017– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
The series delves into the psychological showdown that takes place inside actual police interrogation rooms and dissects what happens to yield a confession.
Stars: Tyler Hayse, Brian Kramer, Mary Ellen O'Toole, Noah Staggs
Votes: 188
44. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael
Votes: 128,669
45. Cosmos (1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.
Stars: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, Jean Charney
Votes: 44,119
46. The '80s Greatest (2018)
TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary
THE '80s GREATEST is a television series that offers a challenging and stimulating view of one of history's most enigmatic periods, shining a light on the people and events that shaped the ... See full summary »
Stars: Huey Morgan, Steven Tyler, Kurt Andersen, Joan Collins
Votes: 102
47. The '90s Greatest (2018)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
When the '90s kicked off, the Berlin Wall has just fallen down, and soon other walls were coming downtown - between public and private, news and entertainment, reality and fantasy. The ... See full summary »
Stars: Huey Morgan, Perez Hilton, David Sirota, Bob Batchelor
Votes: 131
48. Into the Abyss (2011)
PG-13 | 107 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Conversations with death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime serve as an examination of why people - and the state - kill.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Richard Lopez, Michael Perry, Damon Hall
Votes: 17,352 | Gross: $0.22M
49. 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: 51,550
50. Making a Murderer (2015–2018)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.
Stars: Steven Avery, Dolores Avery, Laura Nirider, Allan Avery
Votes: 102,830
51. Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996)
Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Crime
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Tony Brooks, Diana Davis, Terry Wood, Dick Clay
Votes: 18,140
52. Amanda Knox (2016)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime
American exchange student Amanda Knox is charged with the 2007 death of another student in Italy.
Directors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn | Stars: Amanda Knox, Meredith Kercher, Raffaele Sollecito, Giuliano Mignini
Votes: 26,130
53. 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: 31,005
54. The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Martha Ratliff
Votes: 27,209
55. 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: 25,052
56. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (2011 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Crime
This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Jesse Temple, Brad Katinas, Diane Schuler, Jay Schuler
Votes: 6,403
57. The Witness (I) (2015)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The brother of Kitty Genovese investigates the circumstances of her murder and the truth of the story that dozens of locals witnessed the crime and did nothing to intervene.
Directors: James D. Solomon, Jessica Robinson | Stars: William Genovese, Shannon Beeby, Aaron Adler, Linda Ellen Bonekoskey
Votes: 4,551
58. Nature's Weirdest Events (2012– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Chris Packham examines some of the weirdest natural events on the planet. With the help of footage taken by eyewitnesses and news crews, he unravels the facts behind each story.
Stars: Chris Packham, Brian Ladoon
Votes: 235
59. The World Before Your Feet (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary
For over six years, and for reasons he can't explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles. THE WORLD BEFORE ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Workman | Star: Matt Green
Votes: 725 | Gross: $0.27M
60. The War You Don't See (2010)
97 min | Documentary, War
Thought-provoking documentary on war propaganda: how governments manipulate the facts and how most media let them get away with it.
Directors: Alan Lowery, John Pilger | Stars: John Pilger, Stuart Ewen, Melvin Goodman, Dan Rather
Votes: 1,524
61. The New Rulers of the World (2001 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
The myths of globalisation have been incorporated into much of our everyday language. "Thinking globally" and "the global economy" are part of a jargon that assumes we are all part of one ... See full summary »
Directors: Alan Lowery, John Pilger | Stars: Pramoedya Ananta Toer, George Monbiot, Dita Sari
Votes: 264
62. Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror (2003 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
A critical documentary about the war on terror since 9-11.
Directors: Steve Connelly, John Pilger | Stars: John Pilger, John Bolton, Reed Brody, Wesley Clark
Votes: 297
63. The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom (2007)
180 min | Documentary
The many ways in which Western notions of personal and political freedom are changing in the 21st Century are explored in this three-part documentary from writer and filmmaker Adam Curtis.
Stars: John Nash, Robert Spitzer, Jerome Wakefield, Paul McHugh
Votes: 2,018
64. The Power of Nightmares (2004)
60 min | Documentary, History
A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain.
Stars: Gilles Kepel, William Kristol, Melvin Goodman, Richard Perle
Votes: 4,542
65. David Attenborough's Tasmania (2018 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Attenborough narrates the story of a vast island wilderness - ancient forests, pristine rivers and spectacular coastline. Seasons vary from dry heat, strong winds and cold bringing wombats, wallabies and platypus out in daylight.
Director: Matt Hamilton | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 315
66. Galapagos 3D (2013)
Documentary
Filmed in one of the most extreme and hard-to-reach locations in the world, 'Galapagos' explores the unique environments and species of the Galapagos. It will take viewers on a voyage to ... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Anthony Geffen, Martin Williams, Robert Hollingworth
Votes: 1,195
67. The Trials of Life (1990)
600 min | Documentary
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 1,877
68. Whiteley (2017)
90 min | Documentary
A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley.
Director: James Bogle | Stars: Jack Barns, Andrew Blaikie, Sebastian Craig, Alan Dukes
Votes: 82
69. David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
97 min | Documentary
For most people, movies are entertainment. For one man, they're a way of life.
Stars: David Stratton, Jill Bilcock, Jacki Weaver, P.J. Hogan
Votes: 159
70. Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003 TV Special)
Not Rated | 73 min | Comedy
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stirling Gallacher
Votes: 5,175
71. Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais in his second HBO special.
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 2,528
72. Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family
A look back into the first thirty years of Disneyland's history. Featuring old news footage of opening day back in 1955, with Walt Disney himself, giving a speech. There is also a ... See full summary »
Director: John Landis | Stars: John Forsythe, Drew Barrymore, Debbie Allen, Julie Andrews
Votes: 70
73. Dynasties (2018–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.
Stars: David Attenborough, John Brown, Sophie Darlington, Justine Evans
Votes: 5,123
74. Earth: The Power of the Planet (2007)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it ... See full summary »
Stars: Iain Stewart, Leo Houlding, Victor Baker, Jerry Wiant
Votes: 2,090
75. Earthlings (2005)
95 min | Documentary
Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.
Director: Shaun Monson | Star: Joaquin Phoenix
Votes: 19,803
76. Earthflight (2011–2012)
59 min | Documentary
A nature documentary about a bird's-eye view of the natural world, joining the journeys of snow geese, cranes, albatrosses, eagles and other birds across six continents. Beginning in North ... See full summary »
Star: David Tennant
Votes: 618
77. Earth from Above (2006–2011)
50 min | Documentary
Take a remarkable trip across the globe to discover beautiful lands, from steep mountains to lush jungles. Your itinerary includes flights above Yellowstone, the Amazon, the Rocky Mountains and China.
Stars: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Danielle Mitterrand
Votes: 160
78. Engineering an Empire (2005–2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History
A series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments.
Stars: Michael Carroll, Peter Weller, J.J. Huckin, Sam Kalidi
Votes: 700
79. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
R | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Crime
Following the style of some of the world's most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.
Director: Banksy | Stars: Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, Space Invader, Debora Guetta
Votes: 68,821 | Gross: $3.29M
80. Ex Libris (2017)
197 min | Documentary
A look within the walls of the New York Public Library.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Paul Holdengräber, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Edmund de Waal
Votes: 1,413 | Gross: $0.16M
81. Forces of Nature with Brian Cox (2016)
232 min | Documentary
Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.
Stars: Brian Cox, Thomas M. Iliffe, Doug Allan, Erlendur Bogason
Votes: 679
82. Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
TV-PG | 146 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A biography of the life and work of the American architect.
Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Edward Herrmann, Philip Bosco, Julie Harris, Sab Shimono
Votes: 916
83. Future by Design (2006)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Future by Design shares the life and far-reaching vision of Jacque Fresco, considered by many to be a modern day Da Vinci. Peer to Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Jacque is a self-taught ... See full summary »
Director: William Gazecki | Stars: William Gazecki, Jacque Fresco, Larry King, Roxanne Meadows
Votes: 1,443
84. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 33 min | Documentary
Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Michael Kelem
Votes: 32,984
85. American Genius (2015– )
Documentary, History
Documentaries about great American thinkers, and how their ideas have changed the world.
Stars: Jeff Wilburn, Benjamin Loeh, John S. Howell Sr., Nicholas Augusta
Votes: 617
86. Get the Picture (2013)
70 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Meet John G Morris, 95, a legend of photojournalism, whose unerring eye for the best shot has moved and changed the world. Morris, former Picture Editor of Life Magazine & New York Times ... See full summary »
Director: Cathy Pearson | Stars: Christiane Amanpour, Martine Franck, Stanley Green, Josh Haner
Votes: 117
87. Ghost Adventures (2004)
TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary
In this full-length documentary movie that inspired the hit Travel Channel series, Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin visit the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City, Nevada, and the ... See full summary »
Directors: Zak Bagans, Nick Groff | Stars: Zak Bagans, Brian Clune, Debby Constantino, Aaron Goodwin
Votes: 2,484
88. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige
Votes: 40,907
89. Gonzo (2008)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo
Votes: 8,501 | Gross: $1.25M
90. Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives (2017– )
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the science of gravity, recreating ground-breaking scientific experiments including the moment when Galileo first discovered how to measure gravity.
Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Vicki Smith, Graham Appleby, Chris Hadfield
Votes: 273
91. Yellowstone (2009– )
50 min | Documentary
Filmed over the course of a year in Yellowstone, this documentary tracks the area's wildlife as they grapple with life and death within one of America's last remaining wilderness regions.
Stars: Peter Firth, Mary Beth Schwartz, Jeff Henry, Dick Powell
Votes: 1,882
92. Wild Pacific (2009– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human ... See full summary »
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Rowe, Richard Wollocombe, Mark Brownlow
Votes: 2,516
93. Attenborough in Paradise (1996 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
David Attenborough travels to the forests of Papua New Guinea, where 38 of the 42 kinds of bird of paradise are found.
Director: Paul Reddish | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 944
94. Wild China (2008)
60 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at some of China's most impressive natural sites such as the ancient Han kingdom, the Mongol steppes, the Silk Road and the Tibetan Plateau.
Star: Bernard Hill
Votes: 2,882
95. Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands (2015)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Stunning 3-part BBC documentary about the natural world and wildlife of Japan's islands: Honshu, Hokkaido and the Southernmost Islands.
Stars: Michelle Dockery, Peter Drost, Graham MacFarlane, Robin Cox
Votes: 633
96. Nature's Great Events (2009)
49 min | Documentary, Family
This exploration of the planet's most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.
Stars: David Attenborough, Joe Stevens, Shane Moore, Owen Newman
Votes: 3,373
97. Kingdom of Plants 3D (2012)
50 min | Documentary
3D technology reveals a whole new dimension in the lives of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful. In this sensational series, shot over the course of a year, David ... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Tim Cragg, Anthony Geffen, Oliver Page
Votes: 1,052
98. Micro Monsters 3D (2013)
180 min | Documentary
David Attenborough uses the latest 3D technology to bring to life the extreme and deadly unseen world of bugs.
Stars: David Attenborough, Alan Henderson
Votes: 915
99. Life in Cold Blood (2008)
58 min | Documentary
A nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 2,954
100. Life in the Freezer (1993)
30 min | Documentary
Series exploring the natural history of Antarctica.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 1,545
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