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1. Citizenfour (2014)
R | 114 min | Documentary, Biography
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: 57,936 | Gross: $2.80M
2. The Elephant in the Living Room (2010)
PG | 96 min | Documentary
Take a journey deep inside the fascinating world where wild exotic animals are kept as household pets.
Director: Michael Webber | Stars: Tim Harrison, Terry Brumfield, Russ Clear, Casey Craig
Votes: 1,113
3. Point and Shoot (2014)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary
An American sets out with his motorbike to find both adventure and his sense of manhood, leading him on an extraordinary journey he could not have imagined, including fighting in the Libyan Revolution.
Director: Marshall Curry | Stars: Joseph Oliveira, Matt Sager, Matthew Vandyke
Votes: 1,713
4. The Drop Box (2015)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, News
One winter, a pastor finds an abandoned infant on his church steps, and builds 'a drop box' to rescue any others.
Director: Brian Tetsuro Ivie
Votes: 711
5. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende
Votes: 148,657 | Gross: $21.58M
6.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst
(2004)
Unrated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary on the curious American domestic terrorist group, infamous for the 1974 kidnapping of Patty Hearst.
Director: Robert Stone | Stars: Russ Little, Michael Bortin, Timothy Findley, Dan Grove
Votes: 461 | Gross: $0.10M
7. Blackfish (2013)
PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary
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: 72,348 | Gross: $2.07M
8. 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: 51,413 | Gross: $0.87M
9. Dior and I (2014)
R | 90 min | Documentary
Get inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons' first haute couture collection as its new artistic director.
Director: Frédéric Tcheng | Stars: Christian Dior, Omar Berrada, Raf Simons, Pieter Mulier
Votes: 4,029 | Gross: $1.03M
10. The Hornet's Nest (2014)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Action, History
Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.
Directors: David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud | Stars: Frank Adamski, Ofren Arrechaga, Ed Bankston, Carlos Boettcher
Votes: 2,808 | Gross: $0.31M
11. The Queen of Versailles (2012)
PG | 100 min | Documentary
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
12. Mademoiselle C (2013)
R | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary focused on former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief and fashion stylist Carine Roitfeld as she moves to New York to launch her own magazine.
Director: Fabien Constant | Stars: Carine Roitfeld, Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld
Votes: 674 | Gross: $0.04M
13. Forks Over Knives (2011)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.
Director: Lee Fulkerson | Stars: Lee Fulkerson, Matthew Lederman, Alona Pulde, T. Colin Campbell
Votes: 12,688
14. Elena (II) (2012)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Elena, a young Brazilian woman, travels to New York with the same dream as her mother, to become a movie actress. She leaves behind her childhood spent in hiding during the years of the ... See full summary »
Director: Petra Costa | Stars: Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa
Votes: 2,046
15. L'amour fou (II) (2010)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
A documentary on the relationship between fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent and his lover, Pierre Berge.
Director: Pierre Thoretton | Stars: Yves Saint-Laurent, Pierre Bergé, Betty Catroux, Loulou De La Falaise
Votes: 1,061 | Gross: $0.30M
16. Maribel (2004)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Imagine being hungry all the time and never feeling full. Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) causes a constant uncontrollable feeling of hunger that cannot be satisfied. MARIBEL is a heart warming... See full summary »
Director: Mercedes Salaz
Votes: 7
17.
Only Human (2005–2007)
Episode:
Can't Stop Eating
(2006)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary about people who suffer from Prader-Willi Syndrome. This rare disorder makes the sufferer unable to control their eating habits.
Director: David Dehaney | Star: Jason Merrells
Votes: 27
18. Snuff: A Documentary About Killing on Camera (2008)
76 min | Documentary, Horror
A probe into the urban myth of the snuff film: one of the most controversial, elusive and vile forms of video.
Director: Paul von Stoetzel | Stars: Larry C. Brubaker, Todd Cobery, Linda Flanders, Michelle Lekas
Votes: 1,099
19. Picture Me (2009)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
A look at the inner world of modeling.
Directors: Ole Schell, Sara Ziff | Stars: Sara Ziff, Caitríona Balfe, Anne Bergstedt, Karl Lagerfeld
Votes: 550 | Gross: $0.01M
20. Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary
From Japan to America, the LV sign dominates the fashion scene. And, one man alone designs the Louis Vuitton creations the exceptional Marc Jacobs.
Director: Loïc Prigent | Stars: Bernard Arnault, Marc Jacobs, Jade Jagger, Ludivine Sagnier
Votes: 294
21. Iris (IX) (2014)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel, the 93-year-old style maven who has had an out-sized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades, from legendary late 88-year-old documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles.
Director: Albert Maysles | Stars: Iris Apfel, Harold Koda, Dries Van Noten, Inez Bailey
Votes: 4,613 | Gross: $1.31M
22. The True Cost (2015)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Drama, News
The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Livia Giuggioli, Stella McCartney, Richard D. Wolff, Vandana Shiva
Votes: 7,292
23. The September Issue (2009)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.
Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Anna Wintour, Thakoon Panichgul, André Leon Talley, Grace Coddington
Votes: 7,992 | Gross: $3.82M
24. Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary
A look at the life of legendary fashion designer Valentino.
Director: Matt Tyrnauer | Stars: Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, Nati Abascal, Giorgio Armani
Votes: 1,936 | Gross: $1.76M
25. Signé Chanel (2005)
26 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
A mini series showing the creation of a Haute Couture collection at iconic fashion house Chanel.
Stars: Karl Lagerfeld, Elizabeth Hurley, Oprah Winfrey
Votes: 119
26.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
(2006)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Annie Leibovitz enrolled in the San Francisco Art Institute intent on studying painting. It was not until she traveled to Japan with her mother after her sophomore year that she discovered her interest in taking photographs.
Director: Barbara Leibovitz | Stars: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Graydon Carter, Hillary Clinton, George Clooney
Votes: 565
27. Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's (2013)
PG-13 | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary on the Manhattan department store with interviews from an array of fashion designers, style icons, and celebrities.
Director: Matthew Miele | Stars: Rachel Zoe, Candice Bergen, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen
Votes: 918 | Gross: $0.50M
28. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.
Directors: Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, Frédéric Tcheng | Stars: Diana Vreeland, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 1,692 | Gross: $1.00M
29. Bill Cunningham New York (2010)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer.
Director: Richard Press | Stars: Bill Cunningham, Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, Editta Sherman
Votes: 5,667 | Gross: $1.51M
30. Catwalk (1995)
95 min | Documentary
A camera follows model Christy Turlington through the spring fashion shows in Milan, Paris, and New York in 1994. She and others dash from one designer's unveilings to another. Extended ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Leacock | Stars: Christy Turlington, Azzedine Alaïa, Giorgio Armani, Nadja Auermann
Votes: 370
31. McQueen and I (2011 TV Movie)
71 min | Documentary, Biography
Profile of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Director: Louise Osmond | Stars: Detmar Blow, Isabella Blow, Naomi Campbell, Tom Ford
Votes: 229
32. Untitled Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow project
Drama | Announced
The story of the colorful relationship between Alexander McQueen and his muse and patron, Isabella Blow.
33. Fashion Victim: The Killing of Gianni Versace (2001 TV Movie)
77 min | Documentary
Director: James Kent | Stars: Marisa Berenson, Joan Juliet Buck, Andrew Cunanan, Peter Cunanan
Votes: 84
34.
Beyond the Headlines (2010– )
Episode:
Versace
(2013)
Documentary, Crime, News
Star: Anton Evangelista
36. Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer (2010)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Honest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man ... See full summary »
Director: James Dirschberger | Stars: Dyan Dwyer, Joanne Dwyer, R. Budd Dwyer, Robert Dwyer
Votes: 647
37. National Gallery (2014)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary
A documentary that goes inside one of the great museums of the world: The National Gallery in London.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Leanne Benjamin, Kausikan Rajeshkumar, Jo Shapcott, Edward Watson
Votes: 1,652 | Gross: $0.10M
38. At Berkeley (2013)
244 min | Documentary
The University of California at Berkeley, the oldest and most prestigious member of a ten campus public education system, is also one of the finest research and teaching facilities in the ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Star: Anahid Modrek
Votes: 708 | Gross: $0.01M
39. La danse (2009)
159 min | Documentary
The film follows the production of seven ballets by the Paris Opera Ballet.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Emilie Cozette, Aurélie Dupont, Dorothée Gilbert, Marie-Agnès Gillot
Votes: 681 | Gross: $0.53M
40. Crazy Horse (2011)
Not Rated | 134 min | Documentary
A look inside Paris' Crazy Horse, a club that boasts the greatest and most chic nude dancing in the world.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Philippe Decouflé, Naamah Alva, Philippe Beau, Daizy Blu
Votes: 873 | Gross: $0.16M
41. Domestic Violence (2001)
196 min | Documentary
Renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman turns his observational camera on The Spring, a Florida shelter for battered women and children. For one-hundred and ninety-six minutes, Wiseman ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick Wiseman
Votes: 326
42. Near Death (1989)
358 min | Documentary
Renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman profiles the doctors, nurses, physicians, and patients at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, as he watches medical staff work around... See full summary »
Director: Frederick Wiseman
Votes: 267
43. Ballet (1995)
170 min | Documentary
A window into New York City's prestigious American Ballet Theatre - its relentless rehearsals, its administrative gears, the lives of its dancers and instructors, and finally, its public performances.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Mitchell Bloom, Julio Bocca, Ulysses Dove, Brendali Espiritu
Votes: 101
44. Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018)
TV-14 | 133 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Jane Fonda, Richard Nixon, Robert Redford, Nathalie Vadim
Votes: 2,671
45. Strong Island (2017)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, Crime
When filmmaker Yance Ford investigates the 1992 murder of a young Black man, it becomes an achingly personal journey, since the victim, 24-year-old William Ford Jr., was the filmmaker's brother.
Director: Yance Ford | Stars: Yance Ford, Harvey Walker, Kevin Myers, Lauren Ford
Votes: 4,117
46.
The Lake Erie Murders (2018–2020)
Episode:
Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic? Part 1: Missing
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime
In October 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic is lured to a suburban Ohio shopping mall by an unknown man, and she is never seen again; A 30-year mystery and nationwide manhunt ensues involving thousands of leads and hundreds of suspects.
Directors: Elliot Goldner, Thomas Latter | Stars: Jeremy Bobb, Denise Boycik, Don Boycik, Mya Douglas
Votes: 51
47. Baby God (2020)
TV-MA | 78 min | Documentary, Crime
For more than 30 years, Dr. Quincy Fortier covertly used his own sperm to inseminate his fertility patients. Now his secret is out and his children seek the truth about his motives and try to make sense of their own identities.
Director: Hannah Olson | Stars: Wendi Babst, Quincy Fortier, Brad Gulko, Cathy Holm
Votes: 847
48. Crazy, Not Insane (2020)
TV-MA | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
An examination of the research by forensic psychiatrist Dorothy Otnow Lewis who investigated the psychology of murderers.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Dorothy Otnow Lewis, Catherine Yeager, Richard Burr, Park Dietz
Votes: 2,525
49. Class Divide (2015)
TV-PG | 74 min | Documentary
Documentary about class division and gentrification in the West Chelsea neighborhood of New York City and its effects on public housing.
Director: Marc Levin
Votes: 622
50. Atomic Homefront (2017)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary
A terrifying look at the corruption that's destroying our nation and our planet. This should shake every American citizen. Citizens of an American city fight back against corruption and greed and try to save their own lives.
Director: Rebecca Cammisa | Stars: Dawn Chapman, Douglas Clemens, Robbin Ellison Dailey, Kay Drey
Votes: 568
51. Welcome to Chechnya (2020)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary
A group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.
Director: David France | Stars: Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Ramzan Kadyrov, Maxim Lapunov
Votes: 3,134
52. Warning: This Drug May Kill You (2017)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
An unflinching look at the devastating effects of addiction through the stories of four families whose lives have been decimated by addictions that all began with legitimate prescriptions to dangerous painkillers.
Director: Perri Peltz
Votes: 645
53. When I Knew (2008 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary
Alternately candid, funny, poignant and heartbreaking, this documentary focuses on a cross-section of men and women of all ages who invoke the exact moment in their lives--whether as ... See full summary »
Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Ashley Marie Arnold, Melissa M. Gibson, James Evans
Votes: 133
54. Murder on Middle Beach (2020)
TV-MA | 66 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A young man is determined to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.
Stars: Madison Hamburg, Mark E. Safarik
Votes: 4,541
55. Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993)
90 min | Documentary
From their underground days recording songs in their bedroom to their rise as one of rock music's most alternative bands, this documentary chronicles Jad and David Fair's formation of Half Japanese.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Byron Coley, David Fair, Jad Fair, David Greenberger
Votes: 285
56. You're Gonna Miss Me (2005)
91 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about rock pioneer Roky Erickson, detailing his rise as a psychedelic hero, his lengthy institutionalization, his descent into poverty and filth, and his brother's struggle with their religious mother to improve Roky's care.
Director: Keven McAlester | Stars: Byron Coley, Paul Drummond, 13th Floor Elevators, Don Erickson
Votes: 1,092 | Gross: $0.00M
57. The Tinder Swindler (2022)
TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, Crime
Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, he wooed women online, then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now some victims plan for payback.
Director: Felicity Morris | Stars: Simon Leviev, Cecilie Fjellhøy, Pernilla Sjöholm, Karan Pugal
Votes: 72,897
58. Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (2022)
PG-13 | 89 min | Documentary
Examining the months since the tragedies, which caused global panic in March 2019 after two new aircrafts crashed within five months, killing 346 people.
Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Donald Trump, Lester Holt, Kevin Carney, Peter Jennings
Votes: 13,537
59. Athlete A (2020)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
Directors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk | Stars: Maggie Nichols, Gina Nichols, John Nichols, Steve Berta
Votes: 12,398
60. The Countess and the Russian Billionaire (2020)
59 min | Documentary
Star: Doon Mackichan
Votes: 85
61. Dark Money (2018)
TV-14 | 99 min | Documentary
DARK MONEY, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. ... See full summary »
Director: Kimberly Reed | Stars: Jon Tester, Debra Bonogofsky, Jim Peterson, Ellie Hill
Votes: 935 | Gross: $0.21M
62. The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Martha Ratliff
Votes: 27,150
63. An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017–2018)
TV-14 | 126 min | Documentary, Crime
Investigators discover novelist Michael Peterson clutching his dead wife Kathleen, in a pool of blood at the bottom of their back staircase. Michael insists that her death is the result of a tragic fall, but investigators believe otherwise
Stars: Beth Karas, Jim Hardin, Laurence James Sargent, Candace Zamperini
Votes: 2,971
64. Juvenile Liaison (1976)
101 min | Documentary
Banned for 15 years and referred to as 'The Film the Police Arrested', Broomfield's scathing account of the Lancashire Police Force Liaison Division's handling of young, sometimes pre-teen,... See full summary »
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Lillian Brooks, Bill Chynoweth, George Ray
Votes: 116
65. Juvenile Liaison 2 (1990)
87 min | Documentary
Nick Bloomfield's sequel documentary reacquaints us with the lives of the children and officers and examines the scars left by the stark events of Part I. We are left with a sobering ... See full summary »
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill | Stars: Olwyn Black, Lillian Brooks, Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
Votes: 56
66. The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes (2022– )
174 min | Documentary, Drama
Escaping from postwar Europe, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann establishes a new life in Argentina, where he meets fellow Nazi Willem Sassen. Together, they record a comprehensive account of his career.
Stars: Roi Miller, Eli Gorenstein
Votes: 208
67. The Devil Next Door (2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous German death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Stars: Yoram Sheftel, Eli Gabay, Michael Shaked, Eli Rosenbaum
Votes: 15,058
68. Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (2021)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The documentary follows the investigation of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier, a French film and TV producer who was killed while at her isolated holiday cottage in West Cork, Ireland, in 1996.
Stars: Ian Bailey, Barry Roche, Eugene Gilligan, Bertrand Bouniol
Votes: 6,083
69. Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Crime
The extraordinary story of the "pizza bomber heist" and the FBI's investigation into a bizarre collection of suspects.
Stars: Trey Borzillieri, Jerry Clark, Jason Wick, Lamont King
Votes: 30,969
70. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Charlie Ott, Phil Amicone, Michael Zuckerman
Votes: 10,241
71. Why Did You Kill Me? (2021)
TV-MA | 83 min | Documentary, Crime
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.
Director: Fredrick Munk | Stars: Belinda Lane, Justin Theobald, Jaimie, Crystal Theobald
Votes: 4,769
72. Why Did You Kill Me? (2021)
TV-MA | 83 min | Documentary, Crime
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.
Director: Fredrick Munk | Stars: Belinda Lane, Justin Theobald, Jaimie, Crystal Theobald
Votes: 4,769
73. Unbelievable (2019)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama
A teenager is charged with lying about being raped, but two detectives follow the path to the truth.
Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Blake Ellis
Votes: 119,467
74. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017)
TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary, Biography
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: 3,200
75. Dope Sick Love (2005 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 93 min | Documentary
When you're a junkie, the money comes and goes--and so does the high. Do relationships stand a chance among addicts? Meet Matt & Tracy and Sebastian & Michelle--two New York City couples ... See full summary »
Directors: Felice Conte, Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud | Stars: Matt, Michelle, Sebastian, Tracy
Votes: 1,145
76. Night Will Fall (2014)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, History, War
Researchers discover film footage from World War II that turns out to be a lost documentary shot by Alfred Hitchcock and Sidney Bernstein in 1945 about German concentration camps.
Director: André Singer | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Jasper Britton, Leonard Berney, George Leonard
Votes: 3,445
77. Mata Hari: The Naked Spy (2017)
78 min | Documentary
A 100 years ago, Mata Hari faced the firing squad as a convicted German spy. Was she a dangerous spy, whose boldness and sexuality threatened the establishment, or a victim entangled in a climate of blame and desperation as WWI dragged on?
Directors: Machiel Amorison, Susan Wolf | Stars: Florence Rapati, Thekla Reuten, Giorgi Abramishvili, Jawi Bakker
Votes: 93
78. Mata Hari (2016)
Biography
In cell number 12 of the women's prison of Saint Lazare in Paris a 1917 Margaretha Zelle McLeod (Mata Hari), abandoned by family and admirers, wrote letter after letter a personality of His... See full summary »
Director: Rossana Patrizia Siclari | Stars: Elisabetta Gregoraci, John Savage, Francesca Tasini
Votes: 10
79. Mata Hari: The Beautiful Spy (2017 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The name of the famous exotic dancer and courtesan Mata Hari stands for beauty and seduction. She gave herself to the most influential men of her time. In the middle of the First World War,... See full summary »
Directors: Kristina Forbat, Jobst Knigge | Stars: Philippe Collas, Hanneke Boonstra, Julie Wheelwright, Yves Rocourt
Votes: 46
80. Mata Hari: Her True Story
Drama | Announced
A woman ahead of her time. Was she truly a spy or the obviously dazzling femme fatale? Her life was magical but tragic.It is in that tragedy that her mystique grows.
Director: Michael Schroeder
81. L'héritage de la chouette (1990)
340 min | Documentary, History
A 13-part documentary mini-series (directed by Chris Marker) on the significance of ancient Greek culture in the creation of the modern Western Civilization.
Stars: André Dussollier, Angélique Ionatos, Vassilis Vassilikos, Giulia Sissa
Votes: 140
82. Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
Directors: Brooklyn Sudano, Roger Ross Williams | Stars: Michael McKean, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, David L. Lander
Votes: 1,174
83. Four Seasons Total Documentary (2021)
29 min | Documentary, Short
The fascinating story of how a small Philadelphia business, Four Seasons Total Landscaping, became the target of global interest and then online hate after being chosen to host a Trump ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Stoudt | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Rudy Giuliani, Juliette Kayyem, Sean Middleton
Votes: 71
84. A Very British Cult (2023 TV Special)
59 min | Documentary
Lighthouse promises life coaching to help people realise their dreams. But an 18-month investigation by the BBC finds it takes over people's lives, separates people from their loved ones ... See full summary »
Director: Benjamin Lister | Stars: Catrin Nye, Rehman Chaudri, Anthony Church, Dawn Ingram
Votes: 48
85. The Disappearance of Shere Hite (2023)
R | 118 min | Documentary
Shere Hite's bestselling book The Hite Report liberated female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous surveys. Her findings rocked the American establishment and conversations about gender and sexuality.
Director: Nicole Newnham | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Shere Hite, Michael Conrad, Mike Douglas
Votes: 401
86. Jill, Uncredited (2022)
18 min | Documentary, Short
At first you do not even notice her, she is one of many. But, little by little, you begin to become aware of her and her special presence. As a background artist, Jill Goldston has worked ... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Ing | Star: Jill Goldston
Votes: 196
87. You've Been Trumped (2011)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
In this David and Goliath story for the 21st century, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on celebrity tycoon Donald Trump as he buys up one of Scotland's last wilderness areas to build a golf resort.
Director: Anthony Baxter | Stars: Michael Forbes, Donald Trump, Anthony Baxter, Kevin Brown
Votes: 2,306 | Gross: $0.03M
88. A Dangerous Game (II) (2014)
Unrated | 102 min | Documentary
This sequel to You've Been Trumped (2011) investigates how land developers like Donald Trump use golf as an excuse to build huge luxurious resorts at the expense of the locals and their ecosystem, and abuse natural resources.
Director: Anthony Baxter | Stars: Anthony Baxter, Michael Forbes, Donald Trump, Molly Forbes
Votes: 205
89. You've Been Trumped Too (2016)
79 min | Documentary
A chronicle of the confrontation between billionaire Donald Trump and feisty 92-year-old Scottish widow, Molly Forbes.
Director: Anthony Baxter | Stars: Molly Forbes, Donald Trump, Michael Forbes, Anthony Baxter
Votes: 252
90. MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (2023)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary
March 8th, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar. 239 people went missing, a global investigation into this greatest mystery Despite reports, countless theories, and searches for evidence, nothing. What Are We Missing?
Stars: Intan Othman, Jeff Wise, Danica Weeks, Ghislain Wattrelos
Votes: 14,139
91. A Storm Foretold (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
With Trump's political godfather, Roger Stone, as the film's central character the film documents how Trump's presidential period had to find its logical end point in The Storm at the Capitol.
Director: Christoffer Guldbrandsen | Stars: Christoffer Guldbrandsen, Roger Stone, Joe Biggs, Kristin Davis
Votes: 494
92. Boy Interrupted (2009)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Filmmaker Dana Perry documents the life of her son, Evan, a 15-year-old who committed suicide.
Director: Dana Heinz Perry | Stars: Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry
Votes: 2,322
93. Mama's Boy (2022)
TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary, Biography
Centers around the upbringing of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and how his close relationship with his mother led to and inspired his activism.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Paris Barclay, Dustin Lance Black, Tom Daley, Troy Williams
Votes: 487
94. World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, History, War
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
Star: John Boyega
Votes: 5,185
95. World War II in Colour (2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
Recounts the events of world War II in color.
Stars: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Votes: 7,476
96. They Shall Not Grow Old (II) (2018)
R | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Thomas Adlam, William Argent, John Ashby, Attwood
Votes: 38,425 | Gross: $17.96M
97. Homo Sovieticus (2021)
Documentary
Have the traits of a totalitarian upbringing changed in 30 years after the fall of the Soviet Union?
Director: Ivo Briedis
Votes: 11
98. Frida (2024)
R | 87 min | Documentary, Animation
A raw and magical journey into the life of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews. Vividly brought to life with lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
Director: Carla Gutierrez | Star: Frida Kahlo
Votes: 560
99. They Called Him Mostly Harmless (2024)
89 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A hiker found dead in Florida wilderness is identified by internet sleuths after 2 years. His identity triggers more questions as multiple hikers claim to have met him, but he never revealed his name.
Director: Patricia E. Gillespie | Stars: Kristin Adams, Marge Creech, Brandon Dowell, Kelly Fairbanks
Votes: 2,069
100. Against All Enemies (2023)
106 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A documentary feature film that explores the critical role of military veterans in domestic violent extremist groups.
Director: Charlie Sadoff | Stars: Michael Breen, Eric Braden, Kristofer Goldsmith, Kathleen Belew
Votes: 227
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