🎥 Discover the Best Documentary Movies and TV Shows To Watch Today

621 titles in this genre

The Documentary genre offers a unique perspective on real-life events, people, and places, educating and entertaining audiences worldwide with its diverse range of topics and storytelling styles, from historical to scientific and social issues.

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Chen Xiaonan

凤凰大视野 (2004) TV Show

10.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Hong Kong

Seasons: 18

Episodes: 4626

Story: You may also like: The Quick And The DeadYou may also like: Crocodile Attack

Karambolage TV Show

10.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Germany, France

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 699

Audience: NR

Story: Words, rituals, objects, references... Karambolage offers an amused comparative anthropology of the locals on both sides of the Rhine.

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传奇故事 (2005) TV Show

10.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary, Mystery

Country: China

Seasons: 14

Episodes: 1739

Story: You may also like: False ClaimsYou may also like: Gold Digger

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Presseclub (1995) TV Show

10.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Germany

Seasons: 28

Episodes: 814

Audience: NR

Story: You may also like: Tetsuo The Iron ManYou may also like: Tale Of The Nine Tailed 1938You may also like: Osage IndianYou may also like: Zulu Empire

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Josh Scherer

Last Meals (2021) TV Show

10.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary, Reality

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 115

Story: Mythical Chef Josh interviews Celebrities while eating their last meals.

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Hristos Vasilopoulos

Μηχανή του Χρόνου (2005) TV Show

9.5 3 votes

Genre: Documentary, History

Country: Greece

Seasons: 19

Episodes: 540

Story: You may also like: ArchivesYou may also like: Bird Attack

Plot: greek history, historic people, historical film

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David Bellemere

Steve Shaw

Rachel Cook

Jessica Clements

Nude (2017)

9.4 168 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: United States of America

Duration: 89 min.

Story: NUDE explores perceptions of nudity in art by chronicling the creative process of photographer David Bellemere as he's commissioned by NU Muses founder Steve Shaw to shoot a fine art calendar of nude photographs.

Plot: photography, softcore, creative process, nude photography

La facture (1995) TV Show

9.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Canada

Seasons: 31

Episodes: 930

Story: You may also like: Run Silent Run DeepYou may also like: DukeYou may also like: Race-consciousYou may also like: English BandYou may also like: Broken CellphoneYou may also like: Fear ManipulationYou may also like: ---IGNORE---

Plot: consumerism, injustice, consumer affairs, consumer magazine, legal rights

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Bericht aus Berlin (2003) TV Show

9.0 1 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Germany

Seasons: 22

Episodes: 778

Story: You may also like: Tales Of Wells Fargo

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Maybrit Illner

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maybrit illner (1999) TV Show

9.0 2 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Germany

Seasons: 27

Episodes: 936

Audience: NR

Story: Political talk show on current topics presented by Maybrit Illner.

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Wentao Dou

锵锵三人行 (1998) TV Show

8.8 6 votes

Genre: Documentary, Reality

Country: Hong Kong

Seasons: 20

Episodes: 3077

Story: You may also like: LifeYou may also like: Transformers OneYou may also like: Out Of The FurnaceYou may also like: JudgmentYou may also like: Dance Team

Plot: talk

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Taylor Swift

The End of an Era (2025) TV Show

8.8 49 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: United States of America, United Kingdom

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 6

Audience: TV-MA

Story: A behind-the-scenes docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, as well as providing an intimate look at Taylor's life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. The series also spotlights performers, family members, and friends — including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch — offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon.

Plot: miniseries, family, music documentary, inspirational, sentimental, adoring, comforting, enchant, ...

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Carl Sagan

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage (1980) TV Show

8.6 442 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 13

Story: Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.

Plot: nuclear war, greenhouse effect, space travel, exploration, astronomer, scientist, universe, evolution, ...

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David Attenborough

Planet Earth II (2016) TV Show

8.6 937 votes

Genre: Documentary, Family

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 6

Audience: TV-G

Story: David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.

Style: inspiring, captivating

Plot: ocean, sea, mountain, fish, island, climate change, earth, forest, ...

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David Attenborough

Blue Planet II (2017) TV Show

8.6 343 votes

Genre: Documentary, Family

Country: China, France

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 7

Audience: TV-G

Story: There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.

Plot: ocean, sea, fish, deep sea, miniseries, oceanic expedition, oceanography, scientific expedition, ...

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David Attenborough

Planet Earth (2006) TV Show

8.6 1.3K votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Japan, United Kingdom

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 11

Audience: TV-PG

Story: David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

Style: inspiring, captivating

Plot: climate change, wildlife, miniseries, animals, nature, four seasons, nature documentary, wildlife photographer, ...

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Steve Harris

Bruce Dickinson

Nicko McBrain

Adrian Smith

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

8.6 50 votes

Genre: Documentary, Music

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Duration: 105 min.

Audience: NR

Story: With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

Plot: heavy metal

The Grammys (1959) TV Show

8.6 46 votes

Genre: Documentary, Reality

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 64

Episodes: 65

Audience: TV-14

Story: An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.

Plot: awards show, celebrities, music

Planet Earth III (2023) TV Show

8.6 74 votes

Genre: Documentary, Family

Country: France, Germany

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 8

Audience: TV-PG

Story: Journeying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are dramatic, thrilling, funny and sometimes heart-breaking, but always full of hope.

Plot: animals, nature documentary, environmental activist, save the planet, planet earth, animal behaviour, climate change activism, climate activism

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David Attenborough

Our Planet (2019) TV Show

8.5 458 votes

Genre: Documentary, Family

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 12

Audience: TV-PG

Story: Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

Style: inspiring, captivating

Plot: climate change, natural history, global warming, biology, wildlife, ecology, animals, nature, ...

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Exploring the World of Documentaries

Documentary movies and TV shows have become increasingly popular over the years, providing viewers with a deeper understanding of various subjects, including history, science, technology, and social issues. With the rise of streaming platforms, it's now easier than ever to discover and watch documentaries from around the world.

Types of Documentaries

There are several types of documentaries, each with its own unique style and approach. Some of the most popular types include:

Biographical documentaries, which focus on the lives of individuals
Historical documentaries, which explore historical events and periods
Scientific documentaries, which delve into the world of science and technology
Social documentaries, which examine social issues and injustices

These types of documentaries offer a range of perspectives and insights, making them appealing to a wide range of audiences. Whether you're interested in learning about a particular topic or simply want to be entertained, there's a documentary out there for you.

Where to Find the Best Documentaries

With so many documentaries available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, there are several streaming platforms and websites that specialize in documentaries, making it easy to find and watch the best documentary movies and TV shows. Some popular options include Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, as well as specialty platforms like CuriosityStream and DocumentaryStorm.

By exploring these platforms and discovering new documentaries, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world and its many wonders. So why not start your documentary journey today and see where it takes you?