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1. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)

Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary

80 Metascore

A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige

Votes: 40,877

2. The Queen of Versailles (2012)

PG | 100 min | Documentary

80 Metascore

A documentary that follows a billionaire couple as they begin construction on a mansion inspired by Versailles. During the next two years, their empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis.

Director: Lauren Greenfield | Stars: Jaqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Lorraine Barrett, June Downs

Votes: 13,699 | Gross: $2.40M

3. Iverson (2014)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Iverson is the ultimate legacy of NBA legend Allen Iverson, who rose from a childhood of crushing poverty in Hampton, Virginia, to become an 11-time NBA All-Star and universally recognized ... See full summary »

Director: Zatella Beatty | Stars: Allen Iverson, Tom Brokaw, Larry Brown, Dwyane Wade

Votes: 4,092

4. Citizenfour (2014)

R | 114 min | Documentary, Biography

88 Metascore

A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden.

Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, William Binney, Jacob Appelbaum

Votes: 57,931 | Gross: $2.80M

5. Man on Wire (2008)

PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

89 Metascore

A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century".

Director: James Marsh | Stars: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix

Votes: 58,641 | Gross: $2.96M

6. Blackfish (2013)

PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary

83 Metascore

A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite | Stars: Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg, Dean Gomersall

Votes: 72,336 | Gross: $2.07M

7. Making a Murderer (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime

Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.

Stars: Steven Avery, Dolores Avery, Laura Nirider, Allan Avery

Votes: 102,711

8. Hot Girls Wanted (2015)

TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary

A documentary about young women who have been drawn into the sex trade - and how easy it is for a web-savvy generation to end up making porn.

Directors: Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus | Stars: Tressa Silguero, Riley Reynolds, Rachel Bernard, John Anthony

Votes: 18,476

9. Room 237 (I) (2012)

Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary

80 Metascore

An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).

Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan

Votes: 23,100 | Gross: $0.26M

10. Super Size Me (2004)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary

73 Metascore

While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh

Votes: 113,200 | Gross: $11.53M

11. Life Itself (2014)

R | 121 min | Documentary, Biography

87 Metascore

The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.

Director: Steve James | Stars: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Gene Siskel, Martin Scorsese

Votes: 16,243 | Gross: $0.81M

12. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)

Not Rated | 192 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary on Woody Allen that trails him on his movie sets and follows him back to Brooklyn as he visits his childhood haunts.

Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Marshall Brickman, Josh Brolin

Votes: 5,284

13. The Seven Five (2014)

R | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

69 Metascore

Meet the dirtiest cop in NYC history. Michael Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of 80s Brooklyn.

Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Mike Dowd, Ken Eurell, Walter Yurkiw, Chickie

Votes: 6,265 | Gross: $0.01M

14. Hard Times: Lost on Long Island (2012 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary

Though the recession officially ended in summer 2009, the fallout continues for some 25 million unemployed and underemployed Americans, many of whom worked their way up the corporate ladder... See full summary »

Director: Marc Levin | Stars: Chris Foley, Alan Fromm, Susan Fromm, David Hartstein

Votes: 217

15. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)

87 min | Documentary, History

The history of the Academy Awards.

Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher

Votes: 1,523

16. That Guy... Who Was in That Thing (2012)

Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary

Follows sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood.

Directors: Ian Roumain, Michael Schwartz | Stars: Xander Berkeley, Bruce Davison, Craig Fairbrass, Zach Grenier

Votes: 1,687

17. Milius (2013)

PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

59 Metascore

A look at the life of filmmaker John Milius.

Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Stars: John Milius, Ethan Milius, Amanda Milius, Walter Murch

Votes: 2,192

18. Bully (I) (2011)

PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary

74 Metascore

A documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America.

Director: Lee Hirsch | Stars: Alex Libby, Lona Johnson, Kelby Johnson, Bob Johnson

Votes: 10,542 | Gross: $4.04M

19. Part of Me (2012)

PG | 93 min | Documentary, Music

57 Metascore

A look at the life, career and music of singer Katy Perry as we follow her on the California Dreams World Tour.

Directors: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz | Stars: Katy Perry, Adam Marcello, Casey Hooper, Patrick Matera

Votes: 13,869 | Gross: $25.24M

20. Inequality for All (2013)

PG | 89 min | Documentary

68 Metascore

A documentary that follows former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich as he looks to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap.

Director: Jacob Kornbluth | Stars: Robert Reich, Dolly Parton, Candice Bergen, Lily Tomlin

Votes: 7,015 | Gross: $1.21M

21. Downloaded (2013)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary

56 Metascore

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.

Director: Alex Winter | Stars: Mike D, Henry Rollins, Noel Gallagher, Cindy Margolis

Votes: 2,823 | Gross: $0.01M

22. History of the Eagles (2013)

Not Rated | 187 min | Documentary, Music

The life and times of the super successful American soft-rock band, Eagles.

Stars: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh

Votes: 2,805

23. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen ... See full summary »

Directors: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli | Stars: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin, Geezer Butler

Votes: 2,017

24. America in Primetime (2011)

TV-14 | Documentary

This documentary series looks at the evolution of specific character types appearing on American primetime episodic television from post WWII to the early twenty-first century. These ... See full summary »

Stars: Diablo Cody, David Chase, Judd Apatow, Alan Yentob

Votes: 359

25. Erasing Hate (2011 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary

In this hour, MSNBC goes inside the world of Bryon Widner, a former skinhead "pit bull", as he undergoes painful treatments to remove the physical representation of the hate he had exhibited to the world for more than half his life.

Director: Bill Brummel | Stars: Bryon Widner, Julie Widner, Brooke Beck, Andrew Micheal Carter

Votes: 422

26. Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers (2014 TV Movie)

Documentary, Crime

A recounting of the 2013 terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon and its subsequent investigation and manhunt.

Directors: Sam Hobkinson, Sam L. | Stars: William B. Evans, Karen Odom, Michele Mahoney, Frank Armstrong

Votes: 229

27. Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography

68 Metascore

A documentary that explores the world of U.S. television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them.

Director: Des Doyle | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Kristen Bell, David Boreanaz, Matthew Carnahan

Votes: 1,258 | Gross: $0.00M

28. Dwight Howard: In the Moment (2014)

TV-PG | 73 min | Documentary

Original documentary follows NBA superstar Dwight Howard from his rise to fame with the Orlando Magic to his exciting and promising future with the Houston Rockets.

Directors: Ross Greenburg, Jim Podhoretz | Stars: Dwight Howard, Jeffrey Wright

Votes: 31

29. The Summit (II) (2012)

R | 95 min | Documentary

63 Metascore

The story of the deadliest day on the world's most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on K2.

Director: Nick Ryan | Stars: Christine Barnes, Hoselito Bite, Walter Bonatti, Marco Confortola

Votes: 5,421 | Gross: $0.22M

30. Back in Time (2015)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Family, History

A look at the immense cultural impact of the Back to the Future trilogy 30 years after McFly and Brown went on an epic adventure.

Director: Jason Aron | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Lloyd

Votes: 4,317

31. The Bridge (I) (2006)

R | 94 min | Documentary, Drama

58 Metascore

Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

Director: Eric Steel | Stars: Eric Geleynse, Chris Brown, Susan Ginwalla, Caroline Pressley

Votes: 12,200 | Gross: $0.18M

32. After Porn Ends (2012)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary

An exploration of the lives of several former adult performers who have retired from the porn industry.

Director: Bryce Wagoner | Stars: Amber Lynn, Asia Carrera, Bobby Slayton, Crissy Moran

Votes: 8,111

33. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)

R | 106 min | Documentary, Music

66 Metascore

A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.

Directors: Ice-T, Andy Baybutt | Stars: Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg

Votes: 3,619 | Gross: $0.29M

34. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

TV-14 | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, History

72 Metascore

The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.

Director: One9 | Stars: Nas, Cornel West, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz

Votes: 3,333 | Gross: $0.11M

35. Mitt (2014)

94 min | Documentary, Biography, Family

64 Metascore

Mitt Romney and his family are followed through their U.S. Presidential campaigns for the Republic Party.

Director: Greg Whiteley | Stars: Mitt Romney, Candy Crowley, Eric Draper, Jim Lehrer

Votes: 2,648

36. The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013 TV Special)

PG-13 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Stars: Budd Friedman, Judd Apatow, Dave Attell, Richard Belzer

Votes: 294

37. KidPoker (2015 TV Movie)

89 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Daniel Negreanu, the man, the legend, and the subject of this documentary that promises to take you into the mind and soul of one of the greatest poker players to have ever graced the felt.

Directors: Gary Davis, Francine Watson | Stars: Daniel Negreanu, Mike Negreanu, Oren Farkash, Regev Farkash

Votes: 774

38. Prescription Thugs (2015)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary

45 Metascore

In this follow-up to his film BIGGER FASTER STRONGER, director Chris Bell turns his camera on the abuse of prescription drugs and, ultimately, himself. As Bell learns more about Big Pharma,... See full summary »

Directors: Chris Bell, Josh Alexander, Greg Young | Stars: Mark Bell, Mike Bell, Rosemary Bell, Greg Critser

Votes: 2,198

39. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)

R | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

79 Metascore

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Jocelyn Pickett

Votes: 3,816 | Gross: $2.93M

40. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

PG | 81 min | Documentary

77 Metascore

A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.

Director: David Gelb | Stars: Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Daisuke Nakazama

Votes: 37,974 | Gross: $2.55M

41. All Things Must Pass (2015)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, History, Music

73 Metascore

'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.

Director: Colin Hanks | Stars: Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Heidi Cotler, Paul Brown

Votes: 3,556 | Gross: $0.17M

42. Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (2011)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary

A behind-the-scenes look at the rise of the American rock band, Kings of Leon.

Director: Stephen C. Mitchell | Stars: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill

Votes: 901

43. Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again (2014 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary that chronicles Jennifer Lopez's life on and off-stage during her first ever world tour.

Director: Ted Kenney | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Bryant Siono, Carnell Harrel, Norman Jackson

Votes: 545

44. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016)

79 min | Documentary

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, directed by Justin Krook, is a heart-pumping yet heart-wrenching documentary about one of the most eminent DJs working today: Steve Aoki. In the lead-up to Aoki's ... See full summary »

Director: Justin Krook | Stars: Devon Aoki, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Will.i.am

Votes: 1,440

45. Lemmy (2010)

116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

64 Metascore

A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.

Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro

Votes: 8,589

46. Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, History

74 Metascore

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never-before-seen footage.

Director: Douglas Tirola | Stars: Danny Abelson, Judd Apatow, Kevin Bacon, Henry Beard

Votes: 2,549 | Gross: $0.06M

47. Amanda Knox (2016)

TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime

78 Metascore

American exchange student Amanda Knox is charged with the 2007 death of another student in Italy.

Directors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn | Stars: Amanda Knox, Meredith Kercher, Raffaele Sollecito, Giuliano Mignini

Votes: 26,108

48. Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler (2015)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary

If you ever played the game "Snake" on your early model Nokia cellphone, then you're familiar with "Nibbler," the original "snake" game. MAN VS SNAKE tells the story of Tim McVey (the gamer... See full summary »

Directors: Tim Kinzy, Andrew Seklir | Stars: Tim McVey, Walter Day, Dwayne Richard, Enrico Zanetti

Votes: 2,597

49. Sour Grapes (2016)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

Documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top auction houses.

Directors: Reuben Atlas, Jerry Rothwell | Stars: Laurent Ponsot, Jay McInerney, Jefery Levy, Maureen Downey

Votes: 5,992

50. Schooled: The Price of College Sports (2013)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Sport

A documentary that examines how college sports in America became a billion dollar enterprise built on the backs of its unpaid athletes.

Directors: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin, Jon Paley | Stars: Kevin Anderson, Jay Bilas, Taylor Branch, Bob Costas

Votes: 628

51. Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig (2015)

TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A review of the wild New York City nightlife of the 90s. The cast of characters who made up the infamous Club Kids speak candidly about that era, culminating with Alig's release from incarceration.

Director: Ramon Fernandez | Stars: Michael Alig, Noel Ashman, Fenton Bailey, Victor Corona

Votes: 664

52. Beware the Slenderman (2016)

TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Tells the story of two 12-year old girls, who attempted to murder one of their friends in an attempt to appease Slenderman, a fictional monster from a horror website.

Director: Irene Taylor | Stars: Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weier, Angie Geyser, William Weier

Votes: 7,794

53. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (2011 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Crime

This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?

Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Jesse Temple, Brad Katinas, Diane Schuler, Jay Schuler

Votes: 6,374

54. Sneakerheadz (2015)

Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary

50 Metascore

An in-depth look into the exploding subculture of sneaker collecting and the widespread influence it has had on popular culture around the world.

Directors: David T. Friendly, Mick Partridge | Stars: John Buscemi, Rob Dyrdek, Mike Epps, Jeremy Guthrie

Votes: 738 | Gross: $0.00M

55. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor

Votes: 4,882

56. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)

TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography

The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.

Director: Peter W. Kunhardt | Stars: Kenan Akansel, Saul Bisht, Susie Buffet Jr., Bertie Buffet

Votes: 5,354

57. Get Me Roger Stone (2017)

TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography

75 Metascore

A documentary exploring the life and career of notorious Republican dirty trickster and longtime Trump adviser, Roger Stone, who helped create the real estate mogul's political career.

Directors: Dylan Bank, Daniel DiMauro, Morgan Pehme | Stars: Roger Stone, Donald Trump, Jane Mayer, Jeffrey Toobin

Votes: 7,731

58. After Porn Ends 2 (2017)

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary

After Porn Ends 2 turns back the clock to meet the oldest living stars in adult film's history, but goes in depth with some of its most current retirees, and juxtaposes their experiences in a life after porn.

Director: Bryce Wagoner | Stars: Lisa Ann, Georgina Spelvin, Darren James, Ginger Lynn

Votes: 2,798

59. The Defiant Ones (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.

Stars: Stevie Nicks, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty

Votes: 15,671

60. Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things (2015)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary

How might your life be better with less?

Director: Matt D'Avella | Stars: Dan Harris, Ryan Nicodemus, Rick Hanson, Jesse Jacobs

Votes: 16,709

61. Anvil (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

82 Metascore

Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.

Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian

Votes: 16,834 | Gross: $0.67M

62. The Women Who Kill Lions (2016 TV Movie)

47 min | Documentary

Female big game hunters Rebecca Francis and Jacine Jadresko talk candidly about why they participate in this blood sport and the extreme levels of abuse they have received including from celebrities.

Director: Neil Rawles | Stars: Rebecca Front, Rebecca Francis, Jacine Jadresko

Votes: 188

63. Banking on Bitcoin (2016)

TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, History, News

Bitcoin is the most disruptive invention since the Internet, and now an ideological battle is underway between fringe utopists and mainstream capitalism. The film shows the players who are defining how this technology will shape our lives.

Director: Christopher Cannucciari | Stars: Charlie Shrem, Nancy Cannucciari, Paul Vigna, Michael Casey

Votes: 3,739

64. Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)

TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Music

63 Metascore

This documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.

Director: Chris Moukarbel | Stars: Sandra Amador, Michael Bearden, Tony Bennett, BloodPop

Votes: 13,685

65. Weiner (2016)

R | 96 min | Documentary

84 Metascore

An examination of disgraced New York Congressman Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign and today's political landscape.

Directors: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg | Stars: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Jordan Zain Weiner, Barbara Morgan

Votes: 10,531 | Gross: $1.61M

66. Rocco (2016)

TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary

A behind-the-scene account of the porn world and its stars as they've never been seen before - and the no-holds-barred portrait of a true giant.

Directors: Thierry Demaizière, Alban Teurlai | Stars: Rocco Siffredi, Anikka Albrite, Veronica Avluv, Eva Berger

Votes: 4,308

67. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017)

TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary, Biography

76 Metascore

Victoria Cruz investigates the mysterious 1992 death of black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran, Marsha P. Johnson. Using archival interviews with Johnson, and new interviews with Johnson's family, friends and fellow activists.

Director: David France | Stars: Kurt Wolfe, Sue Yacka, Catherine Shugrue Dos Santos, Victoria Cruz

Votes: 3,198

68. Spielberg (2017 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 147 min | Documentary, Biography

A documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him.

Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Richard Dreyfuss, Bill Butler

Votes: 8,286

69. Simply Complicated (2017)

TV-14 | 78 min | Documentary, Music

Singer and actress Demi Lovato opens up about using drugs, bipolar disease, eating disorders and her road to sobriety and a healthy life.

Directors: Hannah Lux Davis, Jeff Bierman, Jon Chema, Joshua Gegan, Derrick Guess, Carlos Veron | Stars: Demi Lovato, Marissa Callahan, Dianna De La Garza, Dallas Lovato

Votes: 1,233

70. Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016)

113 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.

Director: Peter Curtis Pardini | Stars: Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, James Pankow

Votes: 684

71. Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017)

84 min | Documentary

A documentary about today's young adult hookup culture and the stories in pop-culture that influence it.

Director: Benjamin Nolot | Stars: Kimberleigh Andrews, Kim Biddle, Adam Brown, Gail Dines

Votes: 1,679

72. Seeing Allred (2018)

TV-14 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography

68 Metascore

Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred takes on the biggest names in American culture as coverage of sexual assault allegations in the media become more prevalent.

Directors: Roberta Grossman, Sophie Sartain | Stars: Gloria Allred, Lisa Bloom, Hillary Clinton, Bill Cosby

Votes: 1,464

73. How the Beatles Changed the World (2017 Video)

TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, History, Music

The history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: The Beatles, Jonathan Gould, Chris Ingham, Tony Bramwell

Votes: 1,537

74. Ghosts of Abu Ghraib (2007)

TV-MA | 78 min | Documentary, Crime, History

An examination of the prisoner abuse scandal involving U.S. soldiers and detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in the fall of 2003.

Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Israel Rivera, Megan Ambuhl Graner, Javal Davis, George W. Bush

Votes: 1,176

75. Take Your Pills (2018)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary

54 Metascore

Every era gets the drug it deserves. In America today, where competition is ceaseless from school to the workforce and everyone wants a performance edge, Adderall and other prescription stimulants are the defining drugs of this generation.

Director: Alison Klayman | Stars: Ariana, Delaney, Jasper Holt-Teza, Leigh

Votes: 5,666

76. Enlighten Us (2016)

93 min | Documentary

ENLIGHTEN US: THE RISE AND FALL OF JAMES ARTHUR RAY is the story of the motivational rock star's meteoric rise, fall and return to the $11 billion self-help industry after his negligent ... See full summary »

Director: Jenny Carchman | Star: James Arthur Ray

Votes: 623

77. Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016)

TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Crime

Tech tycoon John McAfee made millions from his antivirus software. Now, he may be best known his bizarre and scandalous lifestyle.

Director: Nanette Burstein | Stars: Allison Adonizio, Nanette Burstein, Mark Coker, John McAfee

Votes: 3,601

78. Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography

60 Metascore

The story of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to closeted Hollywood star of the 1950s.

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tab Hunter, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Natalie Wood

Votes: 3,554

79. The American Meme (2018)

TV-MA | 98 min | Documentary

60 Metascore

Social media stars Paris Hilton, Josh Ostrovsky, Brittany Furlan and Kirill Bichutsky hustle to build online empires - and face the pitfalls of fame.

Director: Bert Marcus | Stars: Kirill Bichutsky, Hailey Bieber, Amanda Cerny, Dane Cook

Votes: 14,810

80. Gone with the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd (2015 Video)

Not Rated | 163 min | Documentary

The story of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from their early beginnings to the fatal plane that ended the original incarnation of the group.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Bob Burns, Edward King, Al Kooper, Artimus Pyle

Votes: 221

81. After Porn Ends 3 (2018)

TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary

After Porn Ends 3 continues to explore whether a career as an adult performer is inherently damaging to the balance of a performer's life once retired.

Director: Brittany Andrews | Stars: Christy Canyon, Jenteal, Tera Patrick, Priya Rai

Votes: 1,759

83. Fyre (2019)

TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

75 Metascore

An exclusive behind the scenes look at the infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival.

Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Billy McFarland, Jason Bell, Gabrielle Bluestone, Shiyuan Deng

Votes: 51,988

84. De Palma (2015)

R | 110 min | Documentary, Biography

83 Metascore

A documentary about writer and director Brian De Palma.

Directors: Noah Baumbach, Jake Paltrow | Stars: Brian De Palma, Mark Hamill, Amy Irving, Kurt Russell

Votes: 6,197 | Gross: $0.16M

85. $ellebrity (2012)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary

53 Metascore

Celebrity photographer Kevin Mazur gives an all access pass to life behind the velvet rope and in front of the camera.

Director: Kevin Mazur | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kid Rock

Votes: 1,081

86. Filmworker (2017)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography

73 Metascore

A documentary about how English actor Leon Vitali came to work as an assistant to American filmmaker Stanley Kubrick for over 30 years.

Director: Tony Zierra | Stars: Leon Vitali, Ryan O'Neal, Brian Capron, Mike Alfreds

Votes: 3,493 | Gross: $0.10M

87. San Francisco 2.0 (2015 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary

The invasion of the technology elite causes economic division and upheaval in the city of San Francisco.

Director: Alexandra Pelosi | Stars: Alexandra Pelosi, William Wong

Votes: 430

88. Generation Wealth (2018)

R | 105 min | Documentary

53 Metascore

A documentary that investigates the pathologies that have created the richest society the world has ever seen.

Director: Lauren Greenfield | Stars: Lauren Greenfield, Bret Easton Ellis, Paris Cronin, Mijanou

Votes: 5,610 | Gross: $0.24M

89. Leaving Neverland (2019)

TV-MA | 240 min | Documentary

At the height of his stardom, the world's biggest pop star, Michael Jackson, began long-running relationships with two young boys, aged between seven and ten, along their families. They now allege that he sexually abused them.

Director: Dan Reed | Stars: Michael Jackson, Wade Robson, Joy Robson, Chantal Robson

Votes: 31,102

90. The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019)

TV-14 | 119 min | Documentary, Crime

66 Metascore

The story of Theranos, a multi-billion dollar tech company, its founder Elizabeth Holmes, the youngest self-made female billionaire, and the massive fraud that collapsed the company.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Elizabeth Holmes, Dan Ariely, Roger Parloff

Votes: 15,174

91. At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal (2019)

TV-MA | 88 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport

USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar is convicted of serial sexual abuse of young athletes.

Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Simone Biles, Scott Blackmun, Richard Blumenthal, Aimee Boorman

Votes: 3,434

92. Chasing Happiness (2019)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of The Jonas Brothers as they prepare their first album in six years.

Director: John Lloyd Taylor | Stars: Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Sophie Turner

Votes: 2,316

93. I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter (2019)

TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary, Crime

Teen Michelle Carter's actions shocked a nation - but what really happened behind closed doors? This HBO special showcases the prosecution's point of view and alternately the defense's. Which side do you fall on?

Stars: Jesse Barron, Emily Bazelon, Sam Boardman, Peter Breggin

Votes: 7,846

94. The Family (2019)

TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Mystery

An enigmatic Christian group known as The Family wields enormous influence in Washington, DC, in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Stars: Jeff Sharlet, James Cromwell, Doug Hampton, Lisa Getter

Votes: 4,054

95. Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)

TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Music

'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly' traces the Houston rapper's rise to super-stardom, focusing on the months surrounding ASTROWORLD.

Directors: White Trash Tyler, Isaac Yowman | Stars: Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott, Stormi Webster

Votes: 5,393

96. In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11 (2019 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 35 min | Documentary, Drama, History

Drawing on intimate access to eight eyewitnesses, this documentary offers a unique perspective on this tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Director: Amy Schatz | Stars: Taresh Batra, Catherine Choy, Ilya Feldsherov, Mohammad Haque

Votes: 432

97. What Happened on September 11 (2019 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary, Drama, History

WHAT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 11 is an HBO Family documentary introducing the events of 9-11 to a young audience. Directed and produced by Amy Schatz. Produced by HBO in association with the 9-11 Tribute Museum.

Director: Amy Schatz

Votes: 407

98. Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.

Director: Gotham Chopra | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John S. Battle, Larry Bird, Joe Bryant

Votes: 1,921

99. Free Solo (2018)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport

83 Metascore

Alex Honnold faces the biggest challenge of his career, climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He pursues it Free Solo, which means climbing without a rope and alone.

Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, Cheyne Lempe

Votes: 77,180 | Gross: $17.54M

100. League of Legends Origins (2019)

Not Rated | 77 min | Documentary

In League of Legends Origins, Academy Award nominated Director, Leslie Iwerks explores the history of the community that has made League of Legends one of the most-played PC game in history... See full summary »

Director: Leslie Iwerks | Stars: Nick Allen, Imane 'Pokimane' Anys, David Banks, Brandon Beck

Votes: 1,072



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