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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.

The Sea is the Walls of My Home

1221. The Sea is the Walls of My Home

Documentary
0.0

202619min

Director: Floortje Zonneveld

Jann is one of the last remaining eider duck keepers on the remote Arctic island of Sandøy in Træna. Anchored in coastal heritage, Jann has unique island skills that embody the rich tangible and intangible culture of Northern Norway. When teenage Træna islander Adam and Jann meet on Sandøy, they form an intergenerational bond as they visit the breeding eider ducks tending their nesting homes.


Hundreds have died attempting to climb Mount Everest. The behemoth, named "goddess mother of the earth" by the Tibetans and "goddess of the sky" by the Nepalese, has long attracted explorers seeking challenge or glory. "Everest: Journey to the Top of the World" follows Tobin's preparation for and journey to the summit as he interviews fellow adventurers he meets along the way.


Meteoric 3

1223. Meteoric 3

Documentary
0.0

20261h 21min

Director: Matt Garnier

The final chapter of the Meteoric series follows a group of visual documentation specialists for the US military as they search for creative inspiration in the California desert. Shot entirely between January 1 and December 31, 2025.


Aline & Cem

1224. Aline & Cem

Documentary Drama
0.0

202620min

Director: Gitta Gsell

When two young people from different cultural backgrounds meet, it's not just the awkwardness of a first date that comes into play; their heads are already filled with warning signals about what they should and shouldn't do, what they are and aren't allowed to do. Cem trains at Cross Fit. Aline as a dancer. They both measure how many calories they consume. They also have in common that sex before marriage is frowned upon. And they are under a lot of pressure from their parents. That's where the similarities end and the problems begin.


In this special Billions Club Live concert film, Ed Sheeran takes the stage in Dublin to perform his biagest sonas on Spotifv--each with over 1 billion streams--plus a couple far favorites. This special performance celebrates Ed's connection to Ireland, his impact on pop culture, his Billions Club milestones. and the fans who helped him reach them.


The pastor of the church asked believers to sign a petition opposing the same-sex marriage referendum. A young church member with rainbow-dyed hair, raging with anger and resentment, sought to prove his own existence.


The Narrative

1227. The Narrative

Documentary
8.4

20261h 39min

Director: Martin Schilt

As long as Kweku Adoboli is making millions for UBS in London, his future seems golden. But when the young trader takes responsibility for a $2.3 billion loss, the narrative shifts dramatically.


Ludovic

1228. Ludovic

Documentary Music
0.0

20261h 28min

Director: René Letzgus

Ludovic Tézier is today one of the greatest baritones in the world. Behind this major voice of opera, both backstage and in everyday life, is a simple man, passionate about his art, but also his wife, Cassandre Berthon, a soprano. From the most prestigious stages to the intimacy of their home, from rehearsals to masterclasses, both the demands of interpretative work and the depth of soul that inhabits him are revealed. Driven by his natural humanity and the strength of his love, Ludovic unveils what makes Tézier’s voice exceptional.


Those Who Watch Over

1229. Those Who Watch Over

Documentary
0.0

20261h 28min

Director: Karima Saïdi

In Brussels, tucked away among tall row houses in the municipality of Evere, a multireligious cemetery is open to all. It is run by an intermunicipal association that recognizes and respects a wide range of funeral rites, and is the only cemetery in Belgium that accommodates all religions on equal terms.


Memoirs from a Dream

1230. Memoirs from a Dream

Documentary Music
0.0

20261h 32min

Director: Carl Christian Lein Størmer

Based entirely on found footage, the film conveys the story of the Norwegian band Hangface as they move to Los Angeles in the early 2000's to take on the music world with legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Zeppelin, Beatles, Stones). Accompanying them is a mini-DV camera, that 20 years later serves as a portal into the inner lives of five overly ambitious boys who were set on conquering the world.