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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.

How to Rob a Bank

1. How to Rob a Bank

Documentary Crime
6.6
20241h 27min

Overview

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.


The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

2. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

Documentary Animation
8.2
20241h 43min

Overview

The secret life of a young World of Warcraft gamer is vividly reimagined when his online friends contact his family after his death.


Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare

3. Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare

Documentary
6.1
20231h 30min

Overview

Out-of-control teens across America were sent to a therapy camp in the harsh Utah desert. The conditions were brutal, but the staff were even worse.


Sly

4. Sly

Documentary
7.0
20231h 37min

Overview

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.


Pictures of Ghosts

5. Pictures of Ghosts

Documentary
7.7
20231h 33min

Overview

Downtown Recife’s classic movie palaces from the 20th century are mostly gone. That city area is now an archaeological site of sorts that reveals aspects of life in society which have been lost. And that’s just part of the story.


The Eternal Memory

6. The Eternal Memory

Documentary
7.4
20231h 25min

Overview

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.


Stephen Curry: Underrated

7. Stephen Curry: Underrated

Documentary
7.3
20231h 50min

Overview

The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.


20 Days in Mariupol

8. 20 Days in Mariupol

Documentary War Social & Political Documentary Modern Conflicts
8.6
20231h 34min

Overview

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.

Themes

Documentation as evidence, Siege as reporting constraint, Mourning as social memory, War as external pressure, Journalist resilience under risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

9. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

Documentary
7.5
20231h 32min

Overview

A glittery nightclub in 1920s Berlin becomes a haven for the queer community in this documentary exploring the freedoms lost amid Hitler’s rise to power.


WHAM!

10. WHAM!

Documentary Music
7.5
20231h 32min

Overview

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.