Documentaries
by mech-engineer-31 | created - 12 Mar 2012 | updated - 30 May 2020 | PublicEducational, Documentary, Science, Nature, etc.
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1. Cradle of the Gods (2012)
60 min | Documentary
Could a recently excavated, 12,000-year-old temple have propelled us out of the stone age and into the space age? Archaeologist Dr. Jeff Rose investigates an extraordinary find in Turkey.
Director: Tim Conrad | Stars: Tristan Carter, Dave Chapman, Tim Conrad, Joris Peters
Votes: 126
2. Hubble 3D (2010)
G | 45 min | Documentary
An IMAX 3D camera chronicles the effort of 7 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Director: Toni Myers | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Scott D. Altman, Megan McArthur, Andrew J. Feustel
Votes: 4,516 | Gross: $52.45M
3. Home (I) (2009)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary, Family
With aerial footage from fifty-four countries, 'Home' is a depiction of how Earth's problems are all interlinked.
Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand | Stars: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Glenn Close, Jacques Gamblin
Votes: 23,042
4. Fuck (2005)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Director: Steve Anderson | Stars: Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Bill Maher, Reinhold Aman
Votes: 4,354 | Gross: $0.02M
5. The White Planet (2006)
86 min | Documentary
The Arctic's changing seasons and the impact on the region's flora and fauna is studied in this nature documentary.
Directors: Jean Lemire, Thierry Piantanida, Thierry Ragobert | Star: Jean-Louis Étienne
Votes: 537
6. Food, Inc. (2008)
PG | 94 min | Documentary, News
An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards
Votes: 52,183 | Gross: $4.42M
7. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
R | 127 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Votes: 43,855 | Gross: $14.36M
8. Professor Norman Cornett (2009)
81 min | Documentary
A review of former McGill University Professor Norman Cornett's unorthodox approach to teaching, including the lack of studying, students choosing their own names and stream-of-consciousness writing exercises.
Director: Alanis Obomsawin | Star: Alanis Obomsawin
Votes: 16
9. Quantum Apocalypse (2010 TV Movie)
Unrated | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A group of talented but rebellious 'rock-star scientists' find themselves in a race against time to save Earth when a comet makes an unexpected turn towards our blue planet where all life ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Jones | Stars: Rhett Giles, Stephany Jacobsen, Stuart Lafferty, Gigi Edgley
Votes: 2,256
10. The Cove (2009)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
Director: Louie Psihoyos | Stars: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones, Michael Illiff
Votes: 51,415 | Gross: $0.87M
11. GasLand (2010)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary
An exploration of the fracking petroleum extraction industry and the serious environmental consequences involved.
Director: Josh Fox | Stars: Josh Fox, Dick Cheney, Pete Seeger, Richard Nixon
Votes: 11,103 | Gross: $0.03M
12. Inside Job (2010)
PG-13 | 109 min | Documentary, Crime
Takes a closer look at what brought about the 2008 financial meltdown.
Director: Charles Ferguson | Stars: Matt Damon, Gylfi Zoega, Andri Snær Magnason, Sigridur Benediktsdottir
Votes: 78,911 | Gross: $4.31M
13. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary
Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.
Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan
Votes: 28,617 | Gross: $0.30M
14. Rock Hard (I) (2003)
88 min | Documentary
An outrageous roller coaster filled with rock and roll and self-fulfillment. Up-close and personal with the actors and actresses trying to make the cross over into rock and roll stardom. ... See full summary »
Director: Ivy Brooks | Stars: Karen Dior, Ron Jeremy, Midori, Chloe Nicole
Votes: 146
15. I Wanna Be a Porn Star! (2002)
Unrated | 45 min | Documentary
The true story of a girls initiation into American Hard Core Pornography and her rise to stardom.
Director: Jon Jacobs | Stars: Tammi Ann, Lynn LeMay, T.T. Boy, Ron Jeremy
Votes: 201
16. An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
PG | 96 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Al Gore, Billy West, George Bush, George W. Bush
Votes: 85,177 | Gross: $23.81M
17. Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
PG | 92 min | Documentary
A documentary that investigates the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future.
Director: Chris Paine | Stars: Martin Sheen, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson, Reverend Gadget
Votes: 12,752 | Gross: $1.68M
18. Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
G | 99 min | Documentary
Film-maker Werner Herzog travels to the McMurdo Station in Antarctica, looking to capture the continent's beauty and investigate the characters living there.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov, Doug MacAyeal
Votes: 19,233 | Gross: $0.94M
19. The 11th Hour (I) (2007)
PG | 95 min | Documentary
A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems.
Directors: Leila Conners, Nadia Conners | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kenny Ausubel, Thom Hartmann, Wangari Maathai
Votes: 5,905 | Gross: $0.70M
20. Waiting for Superman (2010)
PG | 111 min | Documentary
An examination of the current state of education in America today.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Robert Balfanz, Harriet Ball
Votes: 11,636 | Gross: $6.41M
21. The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
104 min | Documentary
BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC ... See full summary »
Director: Brett Harvey | Stars: Adam Scorgie, Chris Bennett, Steve Bloom, Renee Bojee
Votes: 7,833
22. Overnight (2003)
R | 82 min | Documentary
A documentary on the rise and stumble of Troy Duffy, the bartender-cum-filmmaker who was swept up by Miramax's Harvey Weinstein to turn his script for The Boondock Saints into a feature film.
Directors: Tony Montana, Mark Brian Smith | Stars: Troy Duffy, Jeffrey Baxter, Chris Brinker, Jake Busey
Votes: 4,660
23. Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A documentary on Conan O'Brien's comedy tour of the U.S. and Canada after leaving The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) and severing his relationship with NBC.
Director: Rodman Flender | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 6,818 | Gross: $0.27M
24. Waste Land (2010)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro is Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill, where men and women sift through garbage for a living. Artist Vik Muniz produces portraits of the workers and learns about their lives.
Directors: Lucy Walker, Karen Harley, João Jardim | Star: Vik Muniz
Votes: 9,360 | Gross: $0.19M
25. Senna (2010)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano, Neyde Senna
Votes: 75,699 | Gross: $1.61M
26. Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Told through unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who were at the 1976 Formula One Championship, this riveting documentary chronicles the duel between drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt.
Director: Matthew Whiteman | Stars: Ed Stoppard, Daniel Audetto, Alastair Caldwell, Enzo Ferrari
Votes: 990
27. The House of Tomorrow (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A narrator takes us on a tour of the dream house of the future, and its many innovative appliances.
Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Tex Avery, Frank Graham, Joi Lansing, Don Messick
Votes: 785
28. Radio Wars (2012)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Take a daring and unconventional look at the history of radio. From the pitched battles surrounding its invention to the secret fights for dominance between old and new media, radio has always been at war.
Director: Sandra Mohr | Stars: Bud Burrell, Tommy Calvert Jr., Dominique Garcia, Richard Keane
Votes: 546
29. Lahna Turner: So I Wrote a Song About It (2013 TV Special)
Not Rated | 62 min | Comedy
Lahna Turner weaves a hilarious web of stories and songs that tells the tale of her life in a way that can only be described as unexpected and unforgettable. She takes an unfiltered view of... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Pierce | Star: Lahna Turner
Votes: 171
30. Pump (2014)
PG | 88 min | Documentary
A documentary that tells the story of America's addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it - and finally win choice at the pump.
Directors: Joshua Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell | Stars: Adhemar Altieri, Greg Anderson, Edwin Black, David Blume
Votes: 658 | Gross: $0.07M
31. Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged (2011)
Unrated | 87 min | Documentary
'Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged is a feature length documentary film that examines the resurging interest in Ayn Rand's epic and controversial 1957 novel and the validity of its dire prediction for America.
Director: Chris Mortensen | Stars: John Allison, Clifford Asness, Rajia Baroudi, Mike Berliner
Votes: 495
32. 1 (2013)
Not Rated | 112 min | Documentary, Action, History
Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
Director: Paul Crowder | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Lewis Hamilton, Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher
Votes: 4,475
33. TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Sport
Motorcycle racers reveal their motivation to participate each year in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the most dangerous and deadliest event in the sport.
Director: Richard De Aragues | Stars: Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop
Votes: 6,626
34. Kimi Made It at Last! (2007 Video)
225 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Giancarlo Fisichella, Heikki Kovalainen
Votes: 64
35. Victorious Vettel (2013 Video)
Sport
Stars: Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Jérôme d'Ambrosio, Pedro de la Rosa
Votes: 14
36. Speed Fever (1978)
98 min | Documentary
The beginning of a Formula 1 race introduces us to the re-enactment of many episodes (famous and not) about some of the most celebrated champions in the history of the queen category of motor sports.
Directors: Ottavio Fabbri, Mario Morra, Oscar Orefici, Pietro Rizzo | Stars: Sydne Rome, Niki Lauda, James Coburn, Gene Hackman
Votes: 105
37. ITV - Formula One (1997–2008)
Sport
ITV broadcast the coverage of Formula One races in the United Kingdom between 1997 and 2008.ITV gained the rights for Formula One coverage for 1997 in late 1995 from the BBC and focused on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Blundell, Steve Rider, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso
Votes: 90
38. Rush (I) (2013)
R | 123 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara
Votes: 512,852 | Gross: $26.95M
39. Idris Elba: King of Speed (2013– )
120 min | Documentary
A look at the world and history of racing cars.
Stars: Idris Elba, Ari Vatanen, Paddy Hopkirk, Max Vatanen
Votes: 187
40. Senna Fights Back (1993 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Michele Alboreto, Jean Alesi, Philippe Alliot, Michael Andretti
41. Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001)
Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary, Short
Meet Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach. These women are compelled to push their limits in hostile environments. They are cavers who risk fatal danger for the thrill of discovery. Barton ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Judson | Stars: Liam Neeson, Steve Atteberry, Nancy Holler Aulenbach, Hazel Barton
Votes: 537 | Gross: $30.00M
42. The Magic of Flight (1996)
Not Rated | 40 min | Short, Documentary
The Magic of Flight places viewers in the cockpit of a Blue Angels jet aircraft so they can experience the thrill of high performance flight. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight ... See full summary »
Director: Greg MacGillivray | Star: Tom Selleck
Votes: 292
43. Samsara (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Director: Ron Fricke | Stars: Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika
Votes: 38,004 | Gross: $2.67M
44. All About Actresses (2009)
105 min | Comedy, Drama
A director shooting a documentary about all kinds of actresses falls for one of them.
Director: Maïwenn | Stars: Jeanne Balibar, Romane Bohringer, Julie Depardieu, Mélanie Doutey
Votes: 1,274
45. The Act of Killing (2012)
Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik
Votes: 40,769 | Gross: $0.49M
46. The King (I) (2019)
R | 140 min | Biography, Drama, History
Young Henry V encounters deceit, war and treachery after becoming King of England in the 15th century, in the aftermath of his brother's death.
Director: David Michôd | Stars: Tom Glynn-Carney, Gábor Czap, Tom Fisher, Edward Ashley
Votes: 152,415
47. Eden (I) (2012)
R | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, cooperates with her captors in a desperate ploy to survive.
Director: Megan Griffiths | Stars: Jamie Chung, Beau Bridges, Matt O'Leary, Eddie Martinez
Votes: 9,449
48. Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle (2020)
150 min | Documentary
One of the greatest miracles in the Bible is Moses and the Israelites trapped at the sea by Pharaoh's army, when God miraculously parts the waters, but is there any evidence that it really happened, and if so, where?
Director: Timothy P. Mahoney | Stars: Barry Beitzel, Manfred Bietak, Jason Derouchie, Manis Friedman
Votes: 103
49. Beastie Boys Story (2020)
TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.
Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Beastie Boys, Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch
Votes: 7,898
50. The Innocence Files (2020)
TV-MA | 64 min | Documentary, Crime
Cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.
Stars: Peter Neufeld, Barry Scheck, Michael West, Gary Wells
Votes: 3,101
51. We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Musical
Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton's improvisation hip-hop group, Freestyle Love Supreme and their reunion performances in New York City in 2019.
Director: Andrew Fried | Stars: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Andrew Bancroft, James Monroe Iglehart, Chris Jackson
Votes: 373
52. Spelling the Dream (2018)
TV-G | 82 min | Documentary
Chronicle of the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.
Director: Sam Rega | Stars: Srinivas Ayyagari, Jacques Bailly, Valerie Browning, Ratnam Chitturi
Votes: 796
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