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Documentary movies

Fascinating real-life stories, historical accounts, and educational deep dives that reveal the truth about our world.

Subgenres include: True Crime Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Social & Political Documentary.

Space Shuttle Challenger

1101. Space Shuttle Challenger

Documentary History
0.0

202647min

Director: Callum Brennan

Tragedy struck when the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated just 73 seconds into flight. Hours earlier, engineers argued to cancel the launch, amid fears of such a tragedy – so why did it go ahead?


Observing life, On question of human need for deliverance.


2025: The Year from Space

1103. 2025: The Year from Space

Documentary TV Movie
0.0

20261h 8min

Director: Ben Harding

In 2025, satellites recorded wildfires sweeping through the hills of Hollywood, shifting battle lines in Ukraine, and nearly 600 million people assembling for a sacred pilgrimage along the River Ganges. From orbit, imagery exposed the vast displacement of civilians in Gaza, while reconnaissance satellites traced covert weapons transfers from North Korea to Russia. Scientists also relied on satellite data to count migrating wildebeest and walrus, monitoring the planet’s health. Combined with news archives, eyewitness accounts, user-generated content, and expert analysis, these views from above reveal the hidden story of 2025.


A documentary which aims to dig deeper into the origins and meanings of traditional Moldovan ornaments.


Robin Roberts hosts a look back at the top stories, trends and entertainment obsessions that defined the last 12 months.


Nomadic Activities

1106. Nomadic Activities

Documentary
10.0

2026

Director: Shazab Raja

I dont wanna be alone....But these holidays I did feel kinda alone BUT THESE ARE MY EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU............. ( THIS IS A BUNCH FROM ME JUST HAVING FUN DONT TAKE IT SERIOUSLY...PLS) eeeeeee


A special dedicated to Lola Índigo, the most influential urban pop artist in Spain, and her historic tour 'La Bruja, La Niña y el Dragón'.


Latche, l'esprit des lieux

1108. Latche, l'esprit des lieux

Documentary
0.0

2026

Director: Théo Ivanez

Home to the Mitterrand family since 1965, Latche was the former president's base for three decades. Family, friends, and world leaders gathered there for walks, hours of conversation, and some of the defining moments of the century. There, he was a different François Mitterrand, absorbed by the "spirit of the place," far from the trappings of the Republic. An intimate space, Latche was also a political territory open to the world, a powerful diplomatic asset serving the ambitions of its owner.


Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven 2

1109. Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven 2

Documentary
0.0

202655min

Director: Nigel Marven

The sequel to the hugely successful documentary about the beauty of Slovak nature, featuring Nigel Marven, British wildlife filmmaker, screenwriter, presenter, and adventurer, known worldwide for his distinctive style, innovative programs, and enthusiasm. The sequel to the documentary Wild Nature of Slovakia with Nigel Marven 2 will show Slovak and international viewers that Slovakia is a "hidden gem of Europe" whose biodiversity rivals that of exotic countries around the world, with populations of bears, wolves, lynxes, and many species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.


Wild London

1110. Wild London

Documentary
8.1

202658min

Director: Joe Loncraine

After a life spent travelling the globe, the world’s most famous naturalist turns his attention closer to home to explore the wildlife of England’s iconic capital. Having lived in London for 75 years, Sir David has an intimate knowledge of the city’s natural history, and there's no better guide to introduce us to its most spectacular wildlife secrets. Captured over his centennial year, this personal and poignant film is a timely insight into how cities can become homes for wildlife as well as ourselves.