The best documentaries ever made
by JurijFedorov | created - 06 Jun 2014 | updated - 21 Jun 2022 | PublicDocumentaries that entertain while at the same time changing your worldview and teach you something unique.
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1. Brainwash (2010)
39 min | Documentary
Interviewing several Norwegian and international scientists, the documentary series asks whether biology has been underestimated in social sciences.
Stars: Harald Eia, Jørgen Lorentzen, Martine Aurdal, Richard Lippa
Votes: 322
Norwegian documentary that you can find on youtube. Clearly the best documentary ever made as it is the only one of its kind. It focuses on interviewing scientists and comparing their data. This is not just a great documentary but great science presented so that all can understand it. Already a classic.
2. Hoop Dreams (1994)
PG-13 | 170 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
Director: Steve James | Stars: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates
Votes: 28,020 | Gross: $7.83M
This is the best documentary that is not a series. Clearly the best documentary ever made. When I see a "top ##" lists of best documentaries ever made and this one is not in top 5 I stop reading. This documentary shows us what human beings are. There is only one way to make a documentary like this one. Film real human beings doing daily stuff for a year or 2.
3. Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Filmmaker Barbara Kopple profiles the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and the surrounding events that led to his 1992 6 year prison conviction.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Mike Tyson, Kevin Rooney, Desiree Washington, Curtis Ratliff
Votes: 237
The one with black and white scenes in it.
4. Touching the Void (2003)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Simon Yates, Joe Simpson, Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron
Votes: 38,110 | Gross: $4.59M
This is again an incredible documentary about survival. A lot of documentaries and movies are copying its style now - for obvious reasons.
5. The Civil War (1990)
TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
Votes: 18,564
Ken Burns is the best documentary maker of all time. And all of his documentaries are incredible. But this one is a 101 on how to make a historical documentary. This style has been copied at least 1000 times. If the style was copyrighted he would be a billionaire.
6. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Documentary
The comedy illusionist duo explore various topics and debunk what they consider misconceptions about them.
Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Shera Pollins, Michael Goudeau
Votes: 11,916
Very education and entertaining at the same time. A lot of episodes will blow your mind. So basic, yet so ignored. Their ultra libertarianism might be a bit too much at times. But their political conviction seems to guide them onto the right track most of the time. Lacks an episode on nuclear power among other things.
7. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
TV-PG | 214 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jack Johnson, Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Arkin
Votes: 1,691
Ken Burns... on one of the greatest athletes who has ever lived.
8. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,322
The go to documentary while high. While David Attenborough is not as informative as he should be it is still an amazing spectacle and a must watch for all ages and still very informative. Fantastic. Now we need more documentaries in this quality but with tons of information in them too.
9. 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: 37,578 | Gross: $0.68M
A good vs bad documentary from the country of media manipulation. Such a great story.
10. Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Crime
Oscar-winning documentary that documents a murder trial in which a 15-year-old African-American is wrongfully accused of a 2000 murder in Jacksonville, Florida.
Director: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade | Stars: Ann Finnell, Patrick McGuinness, James Williams, Michael Glover
Votes: 4,518
Hi... you there... watch this documentary. It is very good. As someone studying psychology this is a documentary that blew my mind. I knew all this. But you are always surprised when you see people as stupid as the psychology books say they are.
11. The Dust Bowl (2012)
TV-PG | 229 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.
Stars: Dorothy Williamson, Donald Worster, Timothy Egan, Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
Votes: 2,109
Watch the rest of the scenes used in Interstellar. But it is much better than Interstellar even though the movie is good too.
12. 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: 128,726
Really good. Very informative documentary on space, physics and the story about our discovery of these things. The CGI effects are worth a watch by themselves, but they are only there to educate you. Neil deGrasse Tyson is born for tv.
13. Pandora's Promise (2013)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
The atomic bomb and meltdowns like Fukushima have made nuclear power synonymous with global disaster. But what if we've got nuclear power wrong?
Director: Robert Stone | Stars: Stewart Brand, Richard Rhodes, Gwyneth Cravens, Mark Lynas
Votes: 1,946 | Gross: $0.07M
Very good. Great job by everyone involved. I highly recommend this documentary to everyone who want to know about radiation, environment, energy sources, society and such.
14. 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: 68,830 | Gross: $3.29M
Another A to B documentary. A story about a man. This is a bit like a movie. A Borat type of documentary. But the most important things in it is our reaction to modern art. And all the reactions are real. Another must watch documentary to understand the concept of modern art.
15. Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story (2005)
87 min | Documentary, Sport
A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.
Directors: Ron Berger, Dan Klores | Stars: Don Dunphy, Benny Paret, Emile Griffith, Pete Hamill
Votes: 385
16. Prohibition (2011)
60 min | Documentary, History
The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Pete Hamill, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Michael Lerner
Votes: 3,424
Ken Burns... one of his best. This is something everyone in Europe has heard about. But we never understood how the most libertarian country in the world could forbid an essential part of mans diet.
17. Die Juden - Geschichte eines Volkes (2007– )
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Lukás Juza, Bernt Hahn
Votes: 22
Epic documentary. I wish all history documentaries were made like this. Even if you are not interested in the Jews you will like this documentary.
18. The West (1996)
537 min | Documentary, History, War
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
Stars: Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell
Votes: 2,145
Ken Burns produced... which makes is great but not incredible. A few pretentious interviews drag it down. But it is still a must watch for all human beings.
19. Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2000)
84 min | Documentary, History
The history of the "Scottsboro Boys," a group of African American men who were victims of a racist miscarriage of justice that became a national controversy.
Directors: Barak Goodman, Daniel Anker | Stars: Frances McDormand, Stanley Tucci, Andre Braugher, Nesbitt Blaisdell
Votes: 365
The story is amazing. Nothing subjective just presenting the story as it was. About bigots, blacks, a Jew and much more.
20.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Fantastic Lies
(2016)
TV-G | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary examination of the accusations of sexual misconduct against the Duke University lacrosse team that were ultimately found to be baseless
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Crystal Mangum, Joe Alleva, Bradley Bannon, Bill Bell
Votes: 1,228
21. When We Were Kings (1996)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
Director: Leon Gast | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Votes: 19,136 | Gross: $2.79M
22. The World at War (1973–1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, Anthony Eden, Albert Speer
Votes: 29,499
23. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende
Votes: 148,757 | Gross: $21.58M
Yes, Michael Moore is very subjective. A millionaire knowing what people want to see on screen. But here he archives to present a very interesting story with real issues.
24. Thrilla in Manila (2008 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary, Sport
A detailed examination of the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight boxing champions, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Joe Frazier, Marvis Frazier, Thomas Hauser, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 923
25. Louis Theroux: Louis and the Brothel (2003 TV Movie)
80 min | Documentary
Louis stays with the residents of a soon to open brothel in Nevada for a few weeks.
Director: Geoffrey O'Connor | Star: Louis Theroux
Votes: 1,768
All Louis Theroux documentaries not set in England are great. But this one is one of the best and the most touching.
26.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
The Quest for Tannu Tuva
(1988)
45 min | Documentary
The story of physicist Richard Feynman's fascination with - and efforts to visit - a remote country in the center of Asia, called Tannu Tuva, "the land where the reindeer meets the camel".
Director: Christopher Sykes | Stars: Richard Feynman, Ralph Leighton
Votes: 50
Who is your favorite physicist? I didn't want to watch it when I saw that it was about an imagined travel and not physics. But I am glad I watched it anyway. Like watching a documentary about Tom Cruise doing origami - and being great at it.
27. 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
10 years ago a documentary like this would change the world. Now it seems like common knowledge. But it is still very interesting. The most interesting story from cycling.
28. Atom (2007– )
180 min | Documentary
The story of the discovery that everything is made from atoms, one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history, and the brilliant minds behind it.
Star: Jim Al-Khalili
Votes: 585
Very informative, intellectual and philosophical. Top quality.
29. 100 års indvandring (2003)
38 min | Documentary
Documentary series about refugees coming to Denmark.
Stars: Fathi El-Abed, Valdemar Mikolajek, Lui Beilin, Sven Dassau
Danish documentary. But still good enough to be on this list. Someone just has to make subtitles for it and upload it on youtube. I have it on my PC.
30.
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004–2016)
Episode:
Nunu and Kane
(2004)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Reality-TV
Cesar helps a vicious Chihuahua and a neurotic Great Dane.
Director: Jim Milio | Stars: Emmett Dahlen, Marina Dahlen, Kane, Tina Madden
Votes: 33
1 episode of this show teaches us a very important lesson. That animals have behaviors and can be trained by adjusting their behavior patterns. It made me think about children and how we raise them - an how we can and cannot raise them.
31.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
Deepwater Disaster: The Untold Story
(2010)
Documentary
A look into a massive oil mining accident that allowed over 5000 barrels of oil a day into the Gulf of Mexico for over 87 days.
Director: Tristan Quinn | Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Thad Allen, Pat Campbell, Charlie Henry
Votes: 14
I remember watching this and thinking it was incredible. I love these kind of great quality documentaries that don't force a subjective message upon the viewer but are very informative. Since then I have been watching both PBS and BBC documentaries like crazy.
32.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Henry Ford
(2013)
TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
HENRY FORD paints a fascinating portrait of a farm boy who rose from obscurity to become the most influential American innovator of the 20th century.
Director: Sarah Colt | Stars: Oliver Platt, Henry Ford, Steven Watts, Douglas Brinkley
Votes: 273
Does what it sets out to do. So there is really not much going against it. And as the man is both interesting and important this documentary is good. It could have had a bit more information in it. But this is one of the best American Experience documentaries out there.
33.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Once Brothers
(2010)
TV-G | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Drazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing the common bond of basketball. Together, they lifted the Yugoslavian National team to unimaginable heights. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Tolajian | Stars: Rick Adelman, Danny Ainge, Kenny Anderson, James Baker III
Votes: 3,431
This is like stepping into another world. A few documentaries will make you think about how the hell it was possible for you to know nothing about the subject they present. This is one of those documentaries. After watching it I was blown away by how deep and interesting the story was. There are no good or evil sides here, but you think there are.
34. The Death of Yugoslavia (1995–1996)
50 min | Documentary, History
This captivate documentary covers the struggles of the Yugoslavian people during the collapse of their country, and the subsequent wars to finally find hope with the signing of the Final Peace Accords.
Stars: Robin Ellis, Slobodan Milosevic, Franjo Tudjman, Borisav Jovic
Votes: 1,291
35. The Trials of Darryl Hunt (2006)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Crime
"The Trials of Darryl Hunt" is a feature documentary about a brutal rape/murder case and a wrongly convicted man, Darryl Hunt, who spent nearly twenty years in prison for a crime he did not... See full summary »
Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Evelyn Jefferson, Fred Flagler, John Reeves, Mary Anne Sheboy
Votes: 1,081 | Gross: $0.00M
36.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial
(2007)
TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary
The account of the legal battle in Dover, Pennsylvania over the required teaching of the religious-based "intelligence design" as supposedly a legitimate scientific alternative to evolution in the local public school.
Directors: Gary Johnstone, Joseph McMaster | Stars: Jay Benedict, Matthew Chapman, Anthony Edridge, Michael Fitzpatrick
Votes: 212
At first I didn't add this documentary to my favorite list. It is a bit too specific and is about ignorant, manipulative people. I would not add a documentary about vaccines-cause-autism fanatics, so why this? It is a great courtroom drama where we see the good side study the opposite sides case in very deep detail. And we see the ignorant guys try to hide all the evidence but digging bigger holes for themselves. And ignorant religious fanatics use the USA constitution to support their cause. Who will win? Who will lose?
37.
30 for 30: Soccer Stories (2014– )
Episode:
Hillsborough
(2014)
TV-G | 105 min | Documentary, Sport
A look at the events of 15 April 1989 at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England which led to the death of 96 football supporters, and the legacy of what is now known as the "Hillsborough Disaster".
Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: Margaret Aspinall, Graham Burton, Eric Campbell, Chris Cowlin
Votes: 505
Disturbing. But it tells the universal story of corruption by power. And this story is very important to understand our societal structures. Very moving at the end. Watch it when you have a good day and few *beep* to give.
38. Walking with Prehistoric Beasts (2001)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Documentary
Using the latest digital technology, the era between the dinosaurs and man is superbly recreated by the BBC and Discovery Channel in another winning production from the coalition.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Stockard Channing, Larry Agenbroad, Frank Fish
Votes: 3,279
This is very informative. The very best in the Walking with... series. And it has a lot of illustrations on what animals were our ancestors. Which is both unique and exiting.
39. Generation Earth (2012– )
Documentary
A look at how man kind not only impacts, but shapes the world to make previously insurmountable obstacles a thing of the past.
Votes: 89
Very interesting documentary about big constructions on our planet. I love this one. I really hope to see a lot more documentaries about big constructions. I have seen quite a few of them but they are usually way over the top documentaries that try to impress the viewer with big words and flashy images every few seconds. This one is high quality.
40.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
Fermat's Last Theorem
(1996)
49 min | Documentary
Director: Simon Singh | Stars: Eve Matheson, John Coates, John Conway, Nick Katz
Votes: 149
If you are looking for a documentary for highly intelligent people look no further. This is the documentary that is the form for all documentaries about scientific discoveries. Really interesting. It made me very happy and excited while I watched it. As with many of these Horizon documentaries there is both a NOVA and Horizon version of it.
41. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
PG-13 | Documentary
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran
Votes: 165
42. All the President's Men Revisited (2013 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Looks back at Watergate, the original game changer of America politics. How has Watergate changed the Presidency? What effect has the scandal had on our political leaders? And has hope and ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Schnall | Stars: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Stewart, Fred Thompson
Votes: 362
43. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.
Director: Kurt Kuenne | Stars: Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby, Kathleen Bagby
Votes: 40,724 | Gross: $0.02M
Another god vs bad documentary with a clear story structure. Of cause this also feels like it is set up like the others. So these kind of documentaries are to me very controversial as you don't know how much of them is the truth. But as the stories are always about unknown people it doesn't really matter as much.
44.
Nature (1982– )
Episode:
What Plants Talk About
(2013)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Family
From PBS - Hard core science is effortlessly integrated with a light-hearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world where plants are as busy, responsive and complex as we are. From ... See full summary »
Director: Erna Buffie | Star: Nora Young
Votes: 96
Do plants communicate? Yes. How do they do it? These scientists have great hypothesis to answer that question. A documentary about plants so interesting that animals seem boring in comparison.
45. The Ascent of Money (2008– )
120 min | Documentary
Niall Ferguson takes us on a historical adventure through the ascent of money, applying fact and opinion throughout.
Stars: Niall Ferguson, Gareth Armstrong, Richard Lintern
Votes: 831
Very rich on information. It ends on a low note as he starts hypothesizing in the last episode. But up to that point it is just an information bomb. The biggest problem is that it is not an even greater information bomb. When you try to explain the whole history of economics you will always leave big holes in your story. And some of these holes might seem purposeful. So it is not conclusive in any way. But economics has to be explained in a 100 hours long documentary to truly be understood.
46. 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: 5,269
47. The Vietnam War (2017)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Huy Duc, James Willbanks, Duong Van Mai Elliott
Votes: 27,987
48. Sonicsgate (2009)
Unrated | 120 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City.
Director: Jason Reid | Stars: John Keister, Kevin Calabro, Percy Allen, Chris Daniels
Votes: 380
I watched it for free on youtube. Who makes a documentary on this level and makes it free? And why haven't I heard about this before I saw this documentary? For someone used to a capitalistic sport structures in Europe the communistic top down management of USA leagues blew my mind. I still don't get it. This is terrible. Why would anyone want to watch sport in leagues as terrible as these?
49.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Massie Affair
(2005)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In 1931, Honolulu's tropical tranquility was shattered when a young Navy wife made an allegation of rape against five islanders.
Directors: Mark Zwonitzer, Michael Chin | Stars: Thalia Massie, Thomas Massie, Grace Hubbard Fortescue, Kanalu Young
Votes: 209
50. 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
Very interesting documentary about the fight for a good education for their kids. Not conclusive in any way. Does leave a lot out and should have had more opinions from another point of view.
51. King Corn (2007)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary
King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from ... See full summary »
Director: Aaron Woolf | Stars: Bob Bledsoe, Earl L. Butz, Dawn Cheney, Ian Cheney
Votes: 2,089 | Gross: $0.08M
While not a work of art it lingers on in your brain long after you have seen it. And that is the magic of a good documentary. The message is a very important one.
52.
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004–2016)
Episode:
Duke & Lulu and Sparky
(2006)
TV-G | 49 min | Family, Reality-TV
Cesar heads to the dog park to help some frustrated dog lovers. Karen's Doberman mix is barred from dog parks for fighting, and for instigating other dogs to fight. Emily's Pomeranian tends... See full summary »
Directors: SueAnn Fincke, Jim Milio | Star: Cesar Millan
Votes: 14
53.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Fight
(2004)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary on the boxing match between American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling, which captured the world's attention on June 22, 1938.
Director: Barak Goodman | Stars: Courtney B. Vance, Steve Acunto, Gus Adams, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 153
54. Chicago Boys (2015)
85 min | Documentary, History
The story of a group of Milton Friedman's disciples that, backed by a military dictatorship, turned Chile into the first and most extreme neoliberal country in the world.
Directors: Carola Fuentes, Rafael Valdeavellano | Stars: Sergio de Castro, Ernesto Fontaine, Ricardo French-Davis, Milton Friedman
Votes: 280
55. The Seven Five (2014)
R | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Meet the dirtiest cop in NYC history. Michael Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of 80s Brooklyn.
Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Mike Dowd, Ken Eurell, Walter Yurkiw, Chickie
Votes: 6,276 | Gross: $0.01M
56. David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive (2014 TV Movie)
64 min | Documentary, Animation
This documentary narrated by David Attenborough was filmed at the Natural History Museum, London, and uses state of the art CGI imagery to bring to life several extinct animals in the ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel M. Smith | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 912
57.
Cities at War (1968– )
Episode:
The First City: London
(1968)
Documentary, War
Director: Michael Darlow | Star: Michael Goodliffe
Votes: 6
58. Divorce Iranian Style (1998)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A documentary about real divorce cases in Iran's tribunals.
Directors: Kim Longinotto, Ziba Mir-Hosseini
Votes: 554
59. Napoleon (2000– )
240 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about the rise and fall of one of the greatest military geniuses of modern times from his Corsican childhood to final exile in St. Helena.
Star: David McCullough
Votes: 406
60. The Lost Gods of Easter Island (2000 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary
A simple, carved figure bought at an auction in New York leads David Attenborough on a global journey from Russia to Australia, from England back to the Pacific. On the way he delves into a history of the stunning stones on Easter Island.
Director: Kate Broome | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 219
61.
OverSimplified (2016– )
Episode:
The French Revolution: Part 1
(2019)
TV-14 | 17 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy
Oversimplified explains The French Revolution, in two parts.
Director: Stuart Webster | Star: Stuart Webster
Votes: 38
63. Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip (2003 TV Movie)
TV-G | 107 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
The saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first man to cross the United States by automobile--in 1903!
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Keith David, Tom Hanks, Adam Arkin, Tom Bodett
Votes: 594
64.
Fall of Civilizations (2019– )
The Aztecs - A Clash of Worlds
(2020 Podcast Episode)
253 min | Documentary, History
Beneath the busy streets of Mexico City, a buried god lies waiting to be discovered - Paul Cooper looks back at the age of the Aztecs, examining how this society grew from nothing to create... See full summary »
Director: Paul Cooper | Stars: Paul Cooper, Jake Barrett-Mills, Lou Millington, Rhy Brignell
Votes: 8
65.
A History of the World (2010– )
Episode:
The Clock That Changed the World
(2010)
Documentary
How John Harrison's wooden clock led to improved maritime navigation and the Global Positioning Satellite system.
Director: Paul Bader | Stars: Terry Deary, John Bannister, Ian Fraser, Richard Johnson
66. Ultimate Survival: Everest (2004– )
Documentary
This critically acclaimed six-part mini-series... Shot between March and June 2004, Ultimate Survival: Everest chronicles the Everest efforts of Team Discovery, which included two Canadian ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Conrad, Pemba Gyalje Sherpa, Shaunna Burke, Mr. Chongba Sherpa
Votes: 137
67. The Last Dance (2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge
Votes: 152,254
68. Traitors Within (2002 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary, History
This documentary profiles some of the most notorious spies in U.S. history--their motivations and methods, how they were caught, and the damage they did to American lives and security. ... See full summary »
Stars: Morton Dean, Rudolf Ivanovich Abel, Aldrich Ames, Rosario Ames
Votes: 22
69. No End in Sight (2007)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, War
A comprehensive look at the Bush Administration's conduct of the Iraq war and its occupation of the country.
Director: Charles Ferguson | Stars: Campbell Scott, Gerald Burke, Ali Fadhil, Omar Fekeiki
Votes: 8,630 | Gross: $1.43M
70. Inside the American Mob (2013– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary film about the Italian Mafia and their organized crime activities in USA, mainly New York, between the '60's to mid '90's. Well documented with plenty of interviews and original... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Polisi, Kenneth Carrella, James Zeiss, Michael Messina
Votes: 923
71. Secrets of War (1998– )
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, History, War
Based on information derived from formerly classified documents and messages, coupled with interviews with experts, authors and eyewitnesses from all over the world, SECRET OF WAR is the ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Thomas B. Allen, Norman Polmar, Mark Seaman
Votes: 231
72. 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
73. Dirty Tricks (2021)
100 min | Documentary
At the elite level, bridge has become a million-dollar cut-throat business. When the best competitive player is accused of cheating, the ensuing scandal confounds experts, criminal science, celebrities and basic belief.
Director: Daniel Sivan
Votes: 225
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