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

1. The Beach Boys (2024)

PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and created the harmonious sound that personified the California Dream.

Directors: Frank Marshall, Thom Zimny | Stars: Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson

Votes: 481

2. Brats (2024)

92 min | Documentary | Completed

Centers on 1980s films starring the 'Brat Pack' and their profound impact on the young stars' lives.

Director: Andrew McCarthy | Stars: Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, Lea Thompson

3. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime

A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Stars: Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, Kate Taylor, Scaachi Koul

Votes: 9,790

4. Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)

111 min | Documentary, Biography

This Documentary will feature interviews of fans of Jim Hensons work, interspersed with footage from Jim Henson's works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Fran Brill, Jennifer Connelly, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson

Votes: 21

5. 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: 27,738 | Gross: $0.65M

6. Queen Cleopatra (2023)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Drama

Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide.

Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adele James, Craig Russell, John Partridge

Votes: 84,552

7. What to Watch (2020– )

Family, News, Talk-Show

With so many shows and movies available at your fingertips, IMDb's "What to Watch" helps you decide what's really worth watching.

Stars: Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Alex Logan, Lizzie Bassett, Matt Detisch

Votes: 354

8. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022 TV Special)

TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, Family

Cast and crew members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

Directors: Casey Patterson, Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy, Giorgio Testi | Stars: Gary Oldman, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Helena Bonham Carter

Votes: 47,225

9. Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023)

TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.

Stars: Brooke Shields, Scaachi Koul, Isobel Coleman, Meenakshi Durham

Votes: 2,739

10. American Movie (1999)

R | 107 min | Documentary, Comedy

Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.

Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt

Votes: 19,451 | Gross: $1.16M

11. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )

TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary

Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.

Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore

Votes: 3,054

12. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (II) (2023)

R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Davis Guggenheim, Tracy Pollan, Sam Fox

Votes: 15,390

13. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story (2023)

TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary

Follow the rise of the most famous adult entertainment platform and the recent backlash it has received.

Director: Suzanne Hillinger | Stars: Noelle Perdue, Michael Stabile, Wolf Hudson, Siri Dahl

Votes: 5,021

14. Steve! (2024– )

TV-MA | 191 min | Documentary

Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.

Stars: Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, Lorne Michaels, Adam Gopnik

Votes: 1,374

15. 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: 68,903 | Gross: $3.29M

16. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

R | 96 min | Documentary

Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.

Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas

Votes: 23,308 | Gross: $1.32M

17. ABBA: Against the Odds (2024)

90 min | Documentary, History, Music

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Swedish group winning the Eurovision Song Contest.

Director: James Rogan | Stars: ABBA, Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson

Votes: 202

18. Doctor Who: Unleashed (2023– )

Documentary

Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who (2005) with the cast, crew and directors.

Stars: Steffan Powell, Russell T. Davies, Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson

Votes: 332

19. Sly (2023)

R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

The nearly fifty year prolific career of Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions, is seen in retrospective in an intimate look of the actor, writer, director-producer, paralleling with his inspirational life story.

Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Frank Stallone, John Herzfeld, Wesley Morris

Votes: 11,219

20. Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (2023)

16+ | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Docuseries exploring the truth beneath the surface of reality TV's mega-family, The Duggars.

Stars: Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar Dillard, Brooke Arnold, Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Votes: 4,446

21. 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: 8,874

22. RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023)

TV-14 | 298 min | Documentary

An immersive 4+ hour journey into the making of the seminal sci-fi movie RoboCop (1987).

Stars: Paul Verhoeven, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Edward Neumeier

Votes: 800

23. This Is It (2009)

PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass

Votes: 41,938 | Gross: $72.09M

24. Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023)

TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary

The biography of renowned actor Rock Hudson is examined in this relevant investigation of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity, from his public "ladies' man" character to his private life as a gay man.

Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Rock Hudson, Roy Scherer, Ken Hodge, Richard Hodge

Votes: 1,361

25. Arnold (2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his days of lifting weights to his successes in Hollywood, his time serving as governor of California, and both the joys and volatility of his family life.

Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Waller

Votes: 21,905

26. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)

Unrated | 98 min | Documentary

Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.

Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan

Votes: 28,642 | Gross: $0.30M

27. Andre the Giant (2018 TV Movie)

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

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

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

Votes: 6,880

28. Milli Vanilli (2023)

TV-MA | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The bizarre untold truth behind the greatest con in music history - Milli Vanilli.

Director: Luke Korem | Stars: Downtown Julie Brown, Sabrina Salerno, Diane Warren, Rob Pilatus

Votes: 2,052

29. 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: 2,608

30. My Best Fiend (1999)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.

Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes

Votes: 12,230 | Gross: $0.10M

31. Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)

92 min | Documentary, Biography

A special tribute documentary honoring Gene Wilder's life and career.

Director: Ron Frank | Stars: Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr., Burton Gilliam

Votes: 234

32. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary

Chronicling the creation of Game of Thrones (2011)'s final season, its most ambitious and complicated one.

Director: Jeanie Finlay | Stars: Kevin Alexander, Alfie Allen, Jacob Anderson, Gethin Anthony

Votes: 6,681

33. 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: 23,145 | Gross: $0.26M

34. Val (I) (2021)

R | 109 min | Documentary, Biography

A documentary centering on the daily life of actor Val Kilmer, featuring never-before-seen footage spanning 40 years.

Directors: Ting Poo, Leo Scott | Stars: Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Mercedes Kilmer, Joanne Whalley

Votes: 14,421

35. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)

88 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.

Director: Alexandra Dean | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, Mel Brooks, Jennifer Hom, Anthony Loder

Votes: 4,319 | Gross: $0.82M

36. Lynch/Oz (2022)

108 min | Documentary

Victor Fleming's film The Wizard of Oz (1939) is one of David Lynch's most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch's work.

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Amy Nicholson, Rodney Ascher, John Waters, Karyn Kusama

Votes: 1,089

37. John Mulaney: Baby J (2023 TV Special)

TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy

A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

Director: Alex Timbers | Star: John Mulaney

Votes: 6,380

38. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)

TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary

A new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series. Features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and visits to the creature shop and props department.

Director: David Gelb | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Deborah Chow, Joby Harold, Rupert Friend

Votes: 2,159

39. Pennywise: The Story of It (2021)

Not Rated | 126 min | Documentary, Horror

A documentary surrounding It (1990), based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name, which featured a notorious villain known mostly as Pennywise.

Directors: John Campopiano, Christopher Griffiths | Stars: Tim Curry, Tommy Lee Wallace, Seth Green, Richard Thomas

Votes: 1,205

40. Burden of Dreams (1982)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary

A documentary following German auteur Werner Herzog as he deals with difficult actors, bad weather and getting a boat over a mountain, all in an effort to make his film Fitzcarraldo (1982).

Director: Les Blank | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards

Votes: 8,163

41. 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: 28,037

42. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Music

Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.

Stars: Ye, Naeem Ghefari, Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber

Votes: 11,163

43. The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024)

90 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows fresh interviews, archival footage, and various animation techniques like marionation to recreate one of the world's leading actors on screen, bringing them back to life through innovative methods.

Director: Jon Spira | Stars: Joe Dante, Peter Jackson, John Landis, Paul Maslansky

Votes: 19

44. Aliens Expanded

Documentary | Pre-production

An in-depth and innovative documentary that explores the story behind James Cameron's beloved sci-fi epic Aliens (1986) and its incredible impact.

Director: Ian Nathan | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, James Cameron, Lance Henriksen

45. SmartLess: On the Road (2023)

TV-MA | Documentary, Comedy

Follows the North American tour Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett did for their Podcast project "SmartLess".

Stars: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Ferrell

Votes: 2,276

46. The Golden Boy (2023)

TV-MA | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

It peels back the layers of Oscar de la Hoya while celebrating this complicated and controversial figure. We will explore his triumphs and turmoil to reveal a man struggling to come to terms with lifelong demons.

Stars: Oscar De La Hoya, Fernando Villena

Votes: 407

47. That's Entertainment! (1974)

G | 135 min | Documentary, Family, Musical

Various MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history.

Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Peter Lawford

Votes: 5,440 | Gross: $26.89M

48. Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only (2023)

TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, Biography

Follow these two comedy icons behind the scenes throughout a tour that will follow the couple as they tell firsthand accounts of their early lives, their struggles, their triumphs, and their brotherhood.

Director: Rashidi Natara Harper | Stars: Estee Adoram, Dave Becky, Jay Brown, Wayne Brown

Votes: 764

49. The Last Movie Stars (2022)

TV-MA | 360 min | Documentary

In this intimate six-part docuseries, actor/director Ethan Hawke explores the love story and enduring legacy of Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.

Stars: George Clooney, Zoe Kazan, Laura Linney, Josh Hamilton

Votes: 1,781

50. The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans (the film shares the same name as Evans's famous 1994 autobiography).

Directors: Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen | Stars: Robert Evans, Eddie Albert, Peter Bart, Charlie Bluhdorn

Votes: 7,979 | Gross: $1.43M