Documentary Movies, a list by Yao Alassane Kouadio

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2.6

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Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

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7.5

/2135/

78

/137/

71

/18/

3.8

/12933/

86

/19/

3.0

For the past six decades, Seymour Hersh has been at the front lines of political journalism in the U.S. This engaging documentary, released at a crucial moment for the freedom of the press, tells the wide-ranging story of this breakthrough reporter.

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7.1

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73

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79

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3.3

/1898/

Using cutting-edge scanning technology and state-of-the-art CGI, a team of experts creates the first high-resolution 3D digital twin of the Titanic wreck. Through a groundbreaking immersive investigation, they uncover the ship’s final moments, shedding light on the acts of heroism and cowardice aboard—and revealing the true story behind the sinking of the “unsinkable” ship.

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7.1

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73

/1531/

67

/156/

3.7

/116521/

99

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81

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3.0

age 15+

Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.

71

6.9

/1010/

70

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70

/9/

3.2

/4300/

91

/11/

63

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3.0

From his Saturday Night Live beginnings to a string of classic comedies, Chevy Chase has always had huge comedic range. He is also a complex and contradictory human being. Featuring revealing interviews with those closest to him, this documentary digs into the talent, flaws, and humanity that shaped an icon.

75

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7.4

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80

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70

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3.5

/543/

85

/28/

An inspiring account of Milwaukee's Neil Diamond tribute band/husband and wife singing duo, Lightning & Thunder, and their tragic love story.

66

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6.5

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72

/29/

66

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3.2

/870/

Follow the eccentric Mike Carroll in this chilling family mystery as he sets out to find his long-lost father. What he uncovers along the way threatens to shake the very foundation of his family.

73

8.1

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79

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78

/71/

4.0

/29224/

61

/28/

77

/4822/

69

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2.5

age 13+

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

55

7.1

/365/

73

/17/

56

/5/

3.5

/2613/

18

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27

/750/

3.0

An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.

78

77

7.3

/3764/

72

/640/

72

/52/

3.6

/7308/

88

/8/

96

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In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.

83

8.1

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80

/4608/

79

/1444/

4.1

/209721/

97

/159/

93

/460/

83

/25/

3.0

age 11+

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

79

7.9

/989/

75

/45/

72

/12/

4.1

/4990/

81

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3.5

age 14+

In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

79

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8.6

/9099/

Trakt

3.6

/245/

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Taylor Sheridan’s highly anticipated Yellowstone prequel, ‘1883’.

80

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8.3

/122/

Trakt

3.6

/229/

88

/6/

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That's the Way It Is, the film of Elvis' legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis's road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022's Elvis.

79

7.9

/2025/

76

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60

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4.2

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90

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3.5

Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.

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6.7

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65

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75

/12/

3.4

/4789/

74

/14/

2.5

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.

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8.5

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83

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80

/560/

4.4

/89542/

94

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96

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82

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age 16+

In 2001, Andrew Bagby, a medical resident, is murdered not long after breaking up with his girlfriend. Soon after, when she announces she's pregnant, one of Andrew's many close friends, Kurt Kuenne, begins this film, a gift to the child.

87

7.5

/108/

80

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100

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3.9

/594/

93

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4.0

American filmmaker Julia Loktev, born in the Soviet Union, returned to Moscow in 2021 to make a documentary on the persistence of independent media journalism in Putin’s Russia—just months, as it turned out, before the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Structured in five chapters, Loktev’s film is an extraordinary vérité document of a moment of immense change and anxiety.

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8.6

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83

/1020/

80

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4.3

/39074/

100

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97

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83

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3.5

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.

86

8.6

/58858/

83

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80

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4.2

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95

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93

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Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

81

8.0

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78

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73

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3.9

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93

/27/

86

/116/

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

75

8.0

/67785/

77

/4469/

78

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3.6

/103335/

67

/58/

78

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The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrollable laughter, happy tears, and special guests.

61

6.8

/1245/

71

/67/

62

/15/

3.4

/4495/

49

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2.0

age 16+

In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.

82

7.8

/47874/

77

/1023/

72

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3.9

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97

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88

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82

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3.5

age 14+

Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery, he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.

86

8.2

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78

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77

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3.9

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98

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91

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88

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4.0

A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia.

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6.7

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70

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67

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2.7

/233624/

age 14+

Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.

76

7.2

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72

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70

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3.7

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82

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3.5

In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.

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7.6

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74

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75

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4.0

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92

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75

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83

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3.5

age 14+

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

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8.0

/15/

CBS News celebrates the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner, featuring interviews with Kathy Bates, Albert Brooks and more.

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8.5

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4.3

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Explores the 11-year run of the iconic series, from the writing and casting of the pilot, all the way up to the final table read. Includes exclusive interviews and reflections with the cast and crew.

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8.4

/14/

80

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Documentary about Jane Goodall, a young secretary from Bournemouth with no scientific qualifications, who entered a remote forest in Africa in 1960 and became accepted by a group of wild chimpanzees. Her discoveries transformed our understanding of them and challenged the way we define ourselves as human beings by showing just how close we are as a species to our closest living relatives. In the film, we discover the person behind the myth, what motivates her and the personal cost her life's work has exacted from her.

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7.7

/10/

The definitive collection of football cock-ups and sweet skills, featuring top teams from the Premier League and beyond.

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6.9

/100/

A Documentary covering the making of the 1993 Western 'Tombstone' featuring cast and crew

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6.2

/43/

There are six places on Earth believed to be actual entrances into Hell. They include a volcano in Iceland, a cave in the jungles of Central America, and a lake of fire in Africa. According to ancient myth and Christian legend, each is a passage to a terrifying underworld for the damned. Even today, some believe they are still portals. Eerily, they share striking similarities. Visit these six locations, and discover how the concept of Hell emerged in history and why it still evokes fear today.

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9.8

/11732/

Recording of IShowSpeed's live stream from Dec 30, 2021; featuring Fortnite and Security Breach.

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8.7

/14/

A documentary on the iconic song "We Shall Overcome" and its important legacy in the American Civil Rights movement, echoing all over the world as a recognizable song of struggle against social injustices. Singers and activists talk about its origins, used during a workers strike in the mid 1940's, and how the lyrics and its significance slightly changed in the next decades.

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7.2

/47/

The lead aircraft of the D-Day invasion, 'That's All, Brother,' vanished after the war, only to be found in a scrapyard decades later. This film follows its incredible restoration and ambitious mission to fly over Normandy again for the 75th D-Day anniversary.

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5.9

/19/

Not all asylums are what they seem. Over four years, one team's groundbreaking experiments at Randolph County Asylum reveals a haunting that changes everything.

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7.3

/31/

A short documentary/video in which Bam talks about his upcoming book.

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7.8

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71

/11/

82

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3.6

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Ric Burns unearths rarely seen footage and offers keen observations on the life and artistic influence of Andy Warhol. [Made for and aired on PBS's American Masters series.]

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7.6

/12/

100

/1/

Mary Berry celebrates Christmas traditions, including delicious food, Christmas lights, carols and picking the Christmas tree, with Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball.

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7.8

/36/

A revealing look at the story of Tupac Shakur—poet of the streets, critically acclaimed actor, and one of rap music's most controversial figures.

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5.8

/131/

We followed Only Fans star Lily Phillips as she embarked on a stunt to sleep with 100 men in 1 day.

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9.1

/422/

10

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Taped in February 1988 at The Ritz in Manhattan, the Los Angeles hard-core rockers perform songs from their debut album "Appetite For Destruction", including "Welcome To The Jungle".

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7.8

/18/

Drawing on details from the diaries of his life-long manager, this documentary features previously unheard audio and unseen archive footage from Cooper's personal and professional life, including material never performed before.

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8.5

/13/

More than a familiar recitation, the Lord’s Prayer is revealed as the very heartbeat of the Gospel: a bold, revolutionary call to live God’s Kingdom here and now. Each line opens a doorway into the world of Scripture, unveiling the cultural, historical, and spiritual depth behind Jesus’s teaching. Through captivating visuals, exceptional scholarship, and powerful storytelling, viewers will rediscover the prayer’s transformative power. It challenges us not merely to say the words, but to embody them—to shape our lives around trust, surrender, forgiveness, and the pursuit of God’s justice and peace.

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7.7

/14/

60

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Judi Dench, perhaps our greatest Shakespearean actor, puts acting to one side as she turns detective to solve a mystery from her family’s past. Did Judi’s ancestor meet her hero William Shakespeare?

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7.0

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77

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76

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