Favourite Documentaries
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1. Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)
TV-PG | 72 min | Documentary, History
The story of Ted Slauson, a contestant who gamed the rules of The Price is Right (1972) through extensive analysis and became a sensation on the game show.
Director: C.J. Wallis | Stars: Theodore Slauson, Roger Dobkowitz, Bob Barker, Brandon
Votes: 3,195
2. The Imposter (2012)
R | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary centered on a young man in Spain who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.
Director: Bart Layton | Stars: Adam O'Brian, Nicholas Barclay, Carey Gibson, Bryan Gibson
Votes: 50,476 | Gross: $0.89M
3. 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: 68,836 | Gross: $3.29M
4. Banana Land: Blood, Bullets and Poison (2014)
71 min | Documentary
You'll never feel good about buying bananas again.
Directors: Jason Glaser, Diego Lopez | Star: Dorothy Conway
Votes: 44
5. Life and Debt (2001)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
Documentary look at the effects of globalization on Jamaican industry and agriculture.
Director: Stephanie Black | Stars: Belinda Becker, Buju Banton, Horst Köhler, Michael Manley
Votes: 1,034 | Gross: $0.24M
6. God Grew Tired of Us (2006)
PG | 89 min | Documentary
Three young men from Sudan embark on a journey to America after years of wandering Sub-Saharan Africa in search of safety.
Directors: Christopher Dillon Quinn, Tommy Walker | Stars: Panther Bior, John Bul Dau, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Abol Pach
Votes: 2,906 | Gross: $0.28M
7. Toe Tag Parole: To Live and Die on Yard A (2015 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary
Explores the reality of the inmates of California State Prison's "Progressive Programming Facility", unique in it's kind, known as "Yard A". This experimental prison yard focuses on ... See full summary »
Star: Kenneth Hartman
Votes: 145
8. My Date with Drew (2004)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
Since the second grade, Brian has had a crush on Drew Barrymore and now 20 years later he wants to fulfill his dream by asking her on a date.
Directors: Jon Gunn, Brian Herzlinger, Brett Winn | Stars: Brian Herzlinger, Drew Barrymore, John August, Stephanie Bedell Quartararo
Votes: 4,736 | Gross: $0.09M
9. Grizzly Man (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Votes: 61,931 | Gross: $3.17M
10. Man on Wire (2008)
PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century".
Director: James Marsh | Stars: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix
Votes: 58,688 | Gross: $2.96M
11. Blackfish (2013)
PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary
A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite | Stars: Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg, Dean Gomersall
Votes: 72,485 | Gross: $2.07M
12. Secret Voices of Hollywood (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Guy Evans | Stars: Lindsay Duncan, India Adams, Julie Andrews, Jimmy Bryant
Votes: 30
13. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill
Votes: 13,959 | Gross: $4.95M
14. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,127 | Gross: $8.41M
15. The Thin Blue Line (1988)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Crime
A film that successfully argued that a man was wrongly convicted for murder by a corrupt justice system in Dallas County, Texas.
Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson
Votes: 25,987 | Gross: $1.21M
16. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
PG | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.
Directors: Constance Marks, Philip Shane | Stars: Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Bill Barretta
Votes: 7,222 | Gross: $0.30M
17. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
Directors: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Debra Spinney
Votes: 1,703 | Gross: $0.01M
18. A Lego Brickumentary (2014)
G | 93 min | Documentary
A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.
Directors: Kief Davidson, Daniel Junge | Stars: Jason Bateman, Jamie Berard, Bryan Bonahoom, Corey Burton
Votes: 2,224 | Gross: $0.10M
19. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,727
20. Planet Earth II (2016)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
Stars: David Attenborough, Chadden Hunter, Gordon Buchanan, Elizabeth White
Votes: 158,396
21. California Typewriter (2016)
TV-PG | 103 min | Documentary
California Typewriter is a story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. The film is a meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.
Director: Doug Nichol | Stars: Silvi Alcivar, Ken Alexander, Tom Hanks, Martin Howard
Votes: 1,052 | Gross: $0.24M
22. Waiting for Superman (2010)
PG | 111 min | Documentary
An examination of the current state of education in America today.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Robert Balfanz, Harriet Ball
Votes: 11,635 | Gross: $6.41M
23. 28 Up (1984 TV Movie)
136 min | Documentary, Biography
This eye-opening episode uncovers human nature and the desire to survive and succeed in all its heart-breaking glory.
Director: Michael Apted | Stars: Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield, Andrew Brackfield
Votes: 3,100
24. 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: 6,406
25. Citizenfour (2014)
R | 114 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, William Binney, Jacob Appelbaum
Votes: 57,994 | Gross: $2.80M
26. An Open Secret (I) (2014)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Evan Henzi, Michael Egan III, Mark Ryan, Joey Coleman
Votes: 2,463
27. The Red Pill (2016)
TV-14 | 108 min | Documentary
The Red Pill chronicles filmmaker Cassie Jaye's journey following the mysterious and polarizing Men's Rights Movement. The Red Pill explores today's gender war and asks the question "what is the future of gender equality?"
Director: Cassie Jaye | Stars: Cassie Jaye, Paul Elam, Attila Vinczer, Dean Esmay
Votes: 12,050
28. 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: 18,159
29. Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000 TV Movie)
Unrated | 130 min | Documentary, Crime
The case of the West Memphis Three, its questionable circumstances and the parties involved are followed up years later.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Damien Wayne Echols, Melissa Byers, Norris Deajon, Tim Sullivan
Votes: 9,661
30. West of Memphis (2012)
R | 147 min | Documentary, Crime
An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Michael Baden
Votes: 10,958 | Gross: $0.31M
31. Who Took Johnny (2014)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
An examination into the cold case of the Iowa boy, Johnny Gosch, who disappeared on his paper route 30 years earlier.
Directors: David Beilinson, Michael Galinsky, Suki Hawley | Stars: Noreen Gosch, Nancy Allen, Paul Bonacci, Troy Boner
Votes: 3,185
32. Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz (1969 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary about the creator of the Peanuts series, Charles Schulz.
Directors: David Crommie, Sheldon Fay Jr. | Stars: Vince Guaraldi, Rod McKuen, The Royal Guardsmen, Wally Schirra
Votes: 27
33. I Am Bolt (2016)
PG | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The legacy of the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Usain Bolt, Nugent Walker Jr., Ricky Simms, Glen Mills
Votes: 3,872
34. Catfish (2010)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Drama, Mystery
Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.
Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman | Stars: Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost, Angela Wesselman-Pierce
Votes: 43,747 | Gross: $3.23M
35. Whitney (2018)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Whitney Houston, Ellen White, Michael Houston, Cissy Houston
Votes: 7,876 | Gross: $3.03M
36. Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy (2017 TV Movie)
TV-G | 89 min | Documentary
Prince William (the Duke of Cambridge) and Prince Harry open up about their mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Director: Ashley Gething | Stars: Victor Adebowale, Kofi Annan, Malic Bradaric, Naomi Campbell
Votes: 594
37. Diana: In Her Own Words (I) (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary uses the recordings Princess Diana made for the book that was written by Andrew Morton. In this documentary Diana narrates her life and the events that surrounded her.
Directors: Tom Jennings, David Tillman | Stars: King Charles III, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Queen Camilla
Votes: 3,999
38. Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors (2017 TV Movie)
91 min | Documentary
Follows the aftermath of the death of Princess Diana in 1997, when the British Royal Family nearly lost their place in the hearts of the nation.
Director: Ben Ryder | Stars: James D'Arcy, Paul Burrell, Dickie Arbiter, Colin Tebutt
Votes: 361
39. 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: 5,169
40. Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal | Stars: Whitney Houston, Michael Baker, Wayne Lindsey, Sharlotte Gibson
Votes: 5,138
41. The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate Del Castillo Story (2017)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Famed Mexican actress Kate del Castillo introduces a Hollywood star to a fugitive drug lord. What could go wrong? For her: a lot.
Stars: Kate del Castillo, Jessica Maldonado, Marianne Sauvage, Sean Penn
Votes: 1,197
42. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
A look at the impact of the retail giant on local communities.
Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Lee Scott, Don Hunter, Jon Hunter, Jeremy Hunter
Votes: 4,598
43. Divorce Corp (2014)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Drama, History
More money flows through the family courts, than in all other court systems in America combined, over $50 billion a year. Through extensive research and interviews this documentary uncovers how children are torn from their homes.
Director: Joseph Sorge | Stars: Gloria Allred, Wendy Archer, Alexandra Borg, Dennis Braun
Votes: 480
44. Bus 174 (2002)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Crime
On June 12, 2000, a young man with a gun took the passengers aboard Bus 174 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil hostage. This documentary examines the event itself, the resulting media frenzy, the police response, and the perpetrator's background.
Directors: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda | Stars: Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares, Anonymous
Votes: 8,624 | Gross: $0.22M
45. Farmlands (2018)
73 min | Documentary, Crime
Details the plight of South African farmers.
Director: Lauren Southern | Stars: Lauren Southern, Simon Roche, Eileen de Jager, Francois de Jager
Votes: 1,137
46. Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words (2014)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary
On Aug. 9, 1974, Richard Milhous Nixon became the first American president to resign from office. From 1971 to 1973, he had secretly recorded his private conversations, purportedly for the ... See full synopsis »
Director: Peter W. Kunhardt | Stars: Ramona Banuelos, David Brinkley, Pat Buchanan, Stephen Bull
Votes: 600
47. Ethel (2012)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on Ethel Kennedy that provides an insider's view of a political dynasty, including her life with Robert F. Kennedy and the years following his death when she raised their eleven children on her own.
Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Ethel Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ralph Bunche, Fidel Castro
Votes: 768
48. The Invisible War (2012)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Crime
An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.
Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca, Jessica Hinves
Votes: 7,085 | Gross: $0.07M
49. The Interrupters (2011)
Unrated | 125 min | Documentary, Crime
A year in the life of a city grappling with urban violence.
Director: Steve James | Stars: Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Toya Batey, Cobe Williams
Votes: 3,616 | Gross: $0.28M
50. Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes (2016 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary, History
Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes follows the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew, specifically Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian to be launched into space. McAuliffe was a... See full summary »
Director: Tom Jennings | Stars: Jim Banke, Bill Boynton, George Bush, Dan Finn
Votes: 181
51. Fyre (2019)
TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
An exclusive behind the scenes look at the infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Billy McFarland, Jason Bell, Gabrielle Bluestone, Shiyuan Deng
Votes: 52,074
52. We Steal Secrets (2013)
R | 130 min | Documentary
A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Julian Assange, Adrian Lamo, John 'FuzzFace' McMahon, Alex Gibney
Votes: 8,178 | Gross: $0.16M
53. The Armstrong Lie (2013)
R | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu
Votes: 7,901 | Gross: $0.38M
54. Love, Gilda (2018)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
In her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and ... See full summary »
Director: Lisa D'Apolito | Stars: Andrew Alexander, Anne Beatts, Chevy Chase, Bill Hader
Votes: 1,794 | Gross: $0.63M
55. Say Amen, Somebody (1982)
G | 100 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.
Director: George T. Nierenberg | Stars: Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey, Sallie Martin, Delois Barrett Campbell
Votes: 430
56. Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul (2017)
TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, Music
Includes live performances from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's 2017 Soul2Soul world tour, as well as an intimate look inside their relationship. Never before seen interviews are presented ... See full summary »
Directors: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz | Stars: Tim McGraw, Faith Hill
Votes: 77
57. Game Changers (2018 TV Movie)
96 min | Documentary
Exploring the enduring appeal of TV game shows. An insightful look at the phenomenon of TV game shows, memorable contestant moments and the hosts we played along with throughout the years.
Director: J. Craig Thompson | Stars: Alex Trebek, J.D. Roth, Ken Jennings, Gary Dawson
Votes: 221 | Gross: $0.00M
58. Good Hair (2009)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel
Votes: 6,216 | Gross: $4.16M
59. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.
Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Mark Alpiger, Adam Wood
Votes: 37,581 | Gross: $0.68M
60. The Dream Team (2012)
68 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary going in depth about the creation and success of the greatest basketball team ever created. The Dream Team. Takes place in the 92 Olympics, where team USA and it's eleven Hall... See full summary »
Director: Zak Levitt | Stars: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing
Votes: 984
61. Michael Jordan: His Airness (1999 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan's career.
Director: Larry Weitzman | Stars: Will Lyman, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird
Votes: 661
62. Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson
Votes: 2,278
63. Pumping Iron (1977)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Sport
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia in this critically-acclaimed film that made Schwarzenegger a household name.
Directors: George Butler, Robert Fiore | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Matty Ferrigno, Victoria Ferrigno
Votes: 24,954
64. Spellbound (2002)
G | 97 min | Documentary, Comedy, Thriller
Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz | Stars: Angela Arenivar, Ubaldo Arenivar, Jorge Arenivar, Scott McGarraugh
Votes: 12,462 | Gross: $5.73M
65. Cubers (2008)
70 min | Documentary
The Rubik's Cube is back! Finally, after 25 years, CUBERS, an elite breed of brainiac misfits who can solve the puzzle in 20 seconds, get another chance to be crowned the World Rubik's Cube... See full summary »
Director: Richard Leblanc
Votes: 23
66. Doubletime (2007)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on two teams in preparation for the Double Dutch world championship at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Director: Stephanie Johnes | Stars: Antoine Cutner, Lacie Doolittle, Joseph Edney, Ray Fredrick
Votes: 45
67. A Ballerina's Tale (2015)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.
Director: Nelson George | Stars: Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly, Susan Fales-Hill, Leyla Fayyaz
Votes: 712 | Gross: $0.10M
68. Children of Beslan (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
On September 1, 2004, a group of heavily armed rebel extremists stormed into School No. 1 in Beslan, Russia. For three days, more than a thousand children and adults were held hostage in a ... See full summary »
Directors: Ewa Ewart, Leslie Woodhead
Votes: 271
69. Sing Your Song (2011)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Director: Susanne Rostock | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Marge Champion, Fran Scott Attaway
Votes: 502 | Gross: $0.05M
70. My Kid Could Paint That (2007)
PG-13 | 82 min | Documentary, Family, Mystery
A look at the work and surprising success of a four-year-old girl whose paintings have been compared to the likes of Picasso and has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Director: Amir Bar-Lev | Stars: Marla Olmstead, Laura Olmstead, Mark Olmstead, Amir Bar-Lev
Votes: 3,505 | Gross: $0.23M
71. Hostile Planet (2019)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary
A look at the world's harshest landscapes and the animals that have adapted to live there.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Cong Liu
Votes: 939
72. Divide and Conquer (2018)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary that explores the rise and fall of the late Roger Ailes, from his early media influence on the Nixon presidency to his controversial leadership at Fox News.
Director: Alexis Bloom | Stars: Tony Waag, Babette Bombshell, Catherine Corcoran, John Reardon
Votes: 647 | Gross: $0.04M
73. Banaz: A Love Story (2012)
69 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
This is a documentary film chronicling the brutal Honour Killing of Banaz Mahmod, a young British Kurdish woman in London, killed by her own family for choosing a life for herself.
Directors: Deeyah Khan, Darin Prindle | Stars: Nazir Afzal, Bobbie Cheema, Andy Craig, Caroline Goode
Votes: 247
74. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018)
60 min | Documentary
The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Harris, Jeffrey Toobin, Steven Weed, Carol Pogash
Votes: 275
75. The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019)
99 min | Documentary
A look at the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman, who not only discovered NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, but set up one of the largest ponzi schemes in US history.
Director: Aaron Kunkel | Stars: Ashley Parker Angel, Lance Bass, Felix Burgos, Aaron Carter
Votes: 660
76. At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal (2019)
TV-MA | 88 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar is convicted of serial sexual abuse of young athletes.
Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Simone Biles, Scott Blackmun, Richard Blumenthal, Aimee Boorman
Votes: 3,446
77. Robber of the Cruel Streets (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
This program presents the life and ministry of George Muller, who cared for thousands of orphans in 19th century England. He never asked anyone for money. Instead he prayed, and his children never missed a meal.
Director: Crawford Telfer | Stars: Russell Boulter, Morgan Philpott, Daniel Tallamy
Votes: 39
78. Ronnie Coleman: The King (2018)
93 min | Documentary
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman has underwent six surgeries after his pro career and he needs crutches to walk, but his dedication and motivation for training isn't gone.
Director: Vlad Yudin | Stars: Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Rich Gaspari, Kai Greene
Votes: 4,267
79. Anything Is Possible: A Serge Ibaka Story (2019)
Documentary, Sport
Serge Ibaka grew up poor and at times homeless in the streets of Brazzaville. His mom died when he was 7. His dad was in prison when he was 12. Despite these overwhelming obstaces he ... See full summary »
Director: Travis Wood | Star: Serge Ibaka
Votes: 49
80. Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story (2020)
96 min | Documentary, Biography
An inside look at the career of Lennox Lewis from his rough upbringing to the Olympics and the professional ranks where he established himself as one of the greats in the history of the sport.
Directors: Seth Koch, Rick Lazes | Stars: Dr. Dre, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Jim Lampley
Votes: 324
81. Before the Wrath (2020)
84 min | Documentary, Drama, History
While scholars debate the timing of the Rapture, the world has lost why this event is prophesied to occur in the first place; knowledge that was once understood by those in the first ... See full summary »
Director: Brent Miller Jr. | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Shayan Ardalan, Lizette Beard, Michael Berry
Votes: 382
82. Fittest on Earth: A Decade of Fitness (2017)
TV-PG | 116 min | Documentary
Forty of the world's top athletes battle through 15 events and five grueling days of competition for the title of Fittest on Earth. Who will rise to the top and prove the fittest?
Directors: Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, Marston Sawyers, Ian Wittenber | Stars: Justin Bergh, Josh Bridges, Samantha Briggs, Dave Castro
Votes: 1,583
83. The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth (2018)
TV-PG | 119 min | Documentary
Elite athletes take on a series of grueling tests to vie for the title of "Fittest on Earth." Follow the drama as they endure the unknown and unknowable during four of the most intense days of competition in CrossFit Games history.
Directors: Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, Marston Sawyers | Stars: Justin Bergh, Dave Castro, Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir, Brent Fikowski
Votes: 1,407
84. In His Image: Delighting in God's Plan for Gender and Sexuality (2020)
104 min | Documentary
This feature-length documentary presents truth with compassion and clarity through powerful personal testimonies, careful Bible teaching, and scientific evidence.
Director: Kendra White | Stars: Ryan Anderson, Stephen Black, Michael L. Brown, Michelle Cretella
Votes: 27
85. I Lived on Parker Avenue (2017)
30 min | Documentary, Short, Drama | Completed
After 19 years, a college student embarks on a journey to meet the birth parents he's never known.
Director: Philip Braun | Stars: Melissa Coles, David Scotton, Brian Nicholas, Jimmy Scotton
Votes: 61
86. The Deepest Breath (2023)
PG | 108 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
A champion and expert safety diver seemed destined for one another. Despite different paths taken, they meet at the pinnacle of the free-diving world, experiencing the thrilling rewards and inescapable risks of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.
Director: Laura McGann | Stars: Alessia Zecchini, Stephen Keenan, Leigh Baker, Mahmoud Barracuda
Votes: 14,648
87. A Most Beautiful Thing (2020)
95 min | Documentary
Narrated by Common, this film chronicles the first African American high school rowing team in this country (made up of young men, many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago, coming together to row in the same boat).
Director: Mary Mazzio | Stars: Common, Arshay Cooper, Ken Alpart, David Banks
Votes: 323
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