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1. Quarterback (2023– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Sport
It showcases Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota over the course of the 2022 season.
Stars: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Brittany Mahomes, Marcus Mariota
Votes: 4,331
2. Catching Killers (II) (2021– )
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
Stars: Charles Coffey, Jim McIntyre, John Ingram, Debbie Harris
Votes: 5,461
3. Break Point (2023–2024)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows men's and women's pro tennis players throughout four Grand Slam tournaments.
Stars: Courtney Nguyen, Nick Kyrgios, Ajla Tomljanovic, Maria Sharapova
Votes: 4,290
4. Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
A series of colorized archive footage of important events during World War II.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Wawro, James Holland, Saul David
Votes: 10,727
5. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.
Stars: Aaron Irvin, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner, Steve West
Votes: 9,376
6. Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine (2023)
64 min | Documentary
Follows a team of engineers and scientists in an ambitious mission to launch the James Webb Space Telescope and take the next giant leap in the understanding of the universe.
Director: Shai Gal | Stars: Joe Biden, Amber Straughn, Becky Smethurst, Joseph DePasquale
Votes: 2,622
7. Captains (2022)
TV-MA | 38 min | Documentary, Sport
From heartbreak to triumph, this series follows six football captains and their teams as they vie for a qualifying spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Stars: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Luka Modric, Thiago Silva, Andre Blake
Votes: 416
8. Drug Lords (2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary series examining drug cartels and kingpins from around the world.
Stars: Quinn Dalton, Razor Rizzotti, Jordan Lawson, Winter Dunn
Votes: 1,538
9. Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023)
TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary, History
In the sands of Saqqara, two of the world's most famous Egyptologists, Dr. Zahi Hawass and his protege and rival, Dr. Mostafa Waziri race with their teams against the clock to see who will make the biggest discovery.
Director: Max Salomon | Stars: Zahi Hawass, Mostafa Waziri, Tori Finlayson, Hamada Shehata Ahmed Mansour
Votes: 3,554
10. Street Food: Asia (2019)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary
Exploring the rich culture of street food in some of the world's most colorful cities.
Stars: Philip Hersh, Caitlyn Elizabeth, Chawadee Nualkhair, Daniel Lee Gray
Votes: 3,239
11. Unabomber: In His Own Words (2020)
43 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The beginning of the Unabomber's campaign of terror from 1978 to 1985; a look into his childhood to discover what might have turned the young mathematical genius with few friends, Ted Kaczynski, into a sociopathic terrorist.
Stars: Joel Moss, Kevin Fagan, David Kaczynski, Peter Vronsky
Votes: 4,269
12. In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal (2023)
TV-MA | 389 min | Documentary, Crime
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
Stars: Andrew Lee, Keisuke Hoashi, June Yoon, Tim Dang
Votes: 859
13. The Figo Affair: The Transfer that Changed Football (2022)
TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary, Sport
This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
Directors: Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn | Stars: Roberto Carlos, José Ramón de la Morena, José Félix Díaz, Luis Figo
Votes: 5,898
14. Spycraft (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 271 min | Documentary
Follows intelligence experts who offer an look behind the CIA's most secretive operations throughout history and the devices that made them possible.
Stars: H. Keith Melton, Dylan Berry, Robert Bigman, Hamet Yousef
Votes: 2,504
15. Canine Intervention (2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Reality-TV
Series follows renowned Oakland dog trainer, Jas Leverette, as he runs one of the top dog training facilities in California.
Star: Jasalah Leverette
Votes: 989
16. Chef's Table: Pizza (2022– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary
Features chefs from all over the world whose creativity elevates an ordinary dish like pizza to an art form, with their unique flavors, inspiring backgrounds, and passion for creating the perfect slice.
Stars: Sarah Minnick, Chris Bianco, Gabriele Bonci, Katie Parla
Votes: 972
17. Tales by Light (2015– )
23 min | Documentary
Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.
Stars: Art Wolfe, Jonathan Scott, Angela Scott, Eric Cheng
Votes: 2,048
18. First They Killed My Father (2017)
TV-MA | 136 min | Biography, Drama, History
Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung recounts the horrors she suffered as a child under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge.
Director: Angelina Jolie | Stars: Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata, Mun Kimhak
Votes: 20,443
19. The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders (2023)
TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Between 1998 and 2005, a wave of murders targeting elderly women hit Mexico City, triggering the hunt for and capture of a most unlikely suspect.
Director: María José Cuevas | Stars: Alejandra Alday, Anselmo Apodac, Antonio Baranda, Juana Barraza
Votes: 1,154
20. Terrorism Close Calls (2018– )
50 min | Documentary
The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a ... See full summary »
Stars: Dylan Berry, Don Borelli, Dusan Kis, David Bitkower
Votes: 854
21. Nazi Death Squads (2009)
45 min | Documentary, History, War
Testimony from witnesses, survivors and Nazis themselves reveals the truth about the mass executions carried out by the Third Reich's Einsatzgruppen.
Stars: Christian Ingrao, Christopher Browning, Paul Bandey, Halina Jankoska
Votes: 785
22. Street Food: Latin America (2020)
TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary
The newest installment will travel to six countries in Latin America and explore the vibrant street food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia.
Stars: Adin Rudd, Linda Kerr, Susana Ballesteros, Marsia Taha
Votes: 1,625
23. The Playing Card Killer (2023)
TV-14 | 151 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A playing card left at a murder scene connects a string of killings in this docuseries tracking a notorious serial killer who terrorized Spain in 2003.
Stars: Ángel Moya, Beatriz de Vicente, F. Javier Barroso, Eduardo De Los Reyes
Votes: 856
24. The Great Hack (2019)
TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.
Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik
Votes: 25,028
25. Andes Mágicos (2019– )
Documentary
6-part documentary series showcasing the landscape and people living in the Andes mountain regions from the southern tip of South America across Argentinia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
Votes: 651
26. Victim/Suspect (2023)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
Young women tell the police they've been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they're charged with the crime of making a false report, arrested, and even imprisoned by the system they believed would protect them.
Director: Nancy Schwartzman | Stars: Lisa Avalos, Dyanie Bermeo, Rachel de Leon, Carlton Hershman
Votes: 2,049
27. The King Who Never Was (2023)
TV-14 | 131 min | Documentary, Crime, History
This docuseries sheds light on the killing of a German teenager in '78 through the accounts of his sister and the royal family involved in the case.
Stars: Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia, Birgit Hamer, Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Gianni Barbacetto
Votes: 550
28. Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father (2017–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follows Jack Whitehall as he embarks on the trip of a lifetime with his father, Michael. The two set off on a journey across South East Asia to partake in a series of adventures, mishaps and escapades with two very different perspectives.
Stars: Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall, Hilary Whitehall, Steven Seagal
Votes: 6,051
29. The Cuba Libre Story (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 52 min | Documentary, History
This documentary series recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Stars: Ken Eaken, Jaime Suchlicki, Jean-Pierre Clerc, Michael Zeuske
Votes: 2,031
30. Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (2022)
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The thrilling five-part true crime documentary series delves into the beloved soccer star’s murder, sharing insight into what transpired that fateful night when Meyiwa was gunned down in what was alleged to be a botched robbery in 2014.
Stars: Mzillikazi Wa Afrika, Robert Marawa, Irene Meyiwa, Sifiso Meyiwa
Votes: 276
31. Mumbai Mafia: Police vs the Underworld (2023)
TV-MA | 87 min | Documentary, Crime
In 1990s Mumbai, a crime boss and his network wield unchecked power over the city - until the rise of 'encounter cops' who brazenly kill their targets.
Directors: Raaghav Dar, Francis Longhurst | Stars: Ravindra Angre, Puja Changoiwala, Gurmeet Kaur, A.A. Khan
Votes: 1,155
32. Long Shot (2017 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he didn't commit, he builds his case around raw footage from the popular TV show, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000).
Director: Jacob LaMendola | Stars: Tasha Boggs, Juan Catalan, Melissa Catalan, Miguel Catalan
Votes: 8,667
33. 800 Meters (2022)
TV-MA | 156 min | Documentary, Crime
On Aug. 17, 2017, Spain suffers two terrorist attacks perpetrated by young people integrated into Spanish society. How could something like this happen?
Stars: Austen Moret, Sílvia Aranda, Robert Manrique, Javier Martínez
Votes: 899
34. 11M: Terror in Madrid (2022)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary
The story of the worst terrorist attack in European history. Survivors and insiders recount March 11, 2004's terrorist attack on Madrid, including the political crisis it ignited and the hunt for the perpetrators.
Director: Jose Gomez | Star: Peter Flihan
Votes: 2,782
35. City of God: 10 Years Later (2013)
PG-13 | 70 min | Documentary
A film documentary about the fate of the young actors of the award winning film City of God by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund. It shows how their lives unfolded after the film's worldwide success.
Directors: Cavi Borges, Luciano Vidigal | Stars: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Roberta Rodrigues, Jonathan Haagensen
Votes: 1,493
36. Perú: tesoro escondido (2017)
76 min | Documentary
Perú: tesoro escondido is a documentary genre film about the secrets of Perú. The millinery culture of their ancestors, the beautiful landscapes, the tourist places and other places not yet... See full summary »
Director: Luis Ara | Star: Nase Sumpinanch
Votes: 608
37. In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte Case (2022)
TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary, Crime
This documentary unveils evidence of corruption in the investigation into the murder of five people in the Narvarte neighborhood of Mexico City in 2015.
Director: Alberto Saúl Arnaut Estrada | Stars: Indira Alfaro, Samantha Olivares Canales, Ignacio Córdoba, Javier Duarte
Votes: 393
38. El hombre más peligroso de Europa. Otto Skorzeny en España (2020)
67 min | Documentary, History, War
Austrian Waffen-SS Lieutenant-colonel Otto Skorzeny was Hitler's favorite commando. His participation in daring military actions such as the rescue of Benito Mussolini in the Apennines or ... See full summary »
Directors: Pedro De Echave, Pablo Azorin | Stars: Otto Skorzeny, Luis María Pardo, José María Blanco Corredoira, Ralph Ganis
Votes: 367
39. The White Helmets (2016)
TV-14 | 41 min | Documentary, Short, War
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
Director: Orlando von Einsiedel | Stars: Dana Abed, Tia Alkerdi, Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah
Votes: 8,199
40. Searching for Sheela (2021)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Journalists and fans await Ma Anand Sheela as the infamous former Rajneesh commune's spokesperson returns to India after decades for an interview tour.
Director: Shakun Batra | Stars: Ma Anand Sheela, Shoma Chaudhury, Anurag Chauhan, Barkha Dutt
Votes: 1,534
41. Big Mäck - Gangster und Gold (2023 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
The ominous life of Donald Stellwag
Directors: Fabienne Hurst, Andreas Spinrath, Facundo Scalerandi
Votes: 494
42. The Hand of God: Through the Eyes of Sorrentino (2021)
8 min | Documentary, Short
The director Paolo Sorrentino talks about his youth in Naples, his city, in an exclusive tour through the locations of the film The Hand of God
Votes: 119
43. Human Playground (2022– )
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary
This docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Stars: Idris Elba, Kiki Bosch, Clementine Chardin, Mathieu Noguès
Votes: 882
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