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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 epic duel between Djokovic and Nadal, showcasing their physical brilliance, mental resilience and emotional intensity. Explore how this match raised the bar for physical and mental demands in tennis, and inspired upcoming players.


Saucers, Spooks and Kooks

942. Saucers, Spooks and Kooks

Documentary
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20261h 47min

Director: Christopher Graybill

Saucers Spooks and Kooks explores how disinformation helped fuel the UFO myth and how that fog continues to cloud what we think we know about UFOs to this day. Tropes like the "Greys," underground bases, and crashed saucers live on today.


She who leads the herd

943. She who leads the herd

Documentary
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202619min

Director: Eila Marie Engkvist Muotka

A young female Sámi reindeer herder must choose between pursuing further education or taking over her ancestors' traditional way of life. In this warm-hearted documentary, we follow her in her choice while exploring several aspects of an endangered cultural heritage in today's society.


The Sea is the Walls of My Home

944. The Sea is the Walls of My Home

Documentary
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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

946. Meteoric 3

Documentary
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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

947. 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

950. 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.