Documentary Movies

star 5.5

Thinking XXX

2004

Thinking XXX

2004

star 5.5
For a book project, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. This film records the photo shoots and includes interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers (and John Waters). The actors and writers discuss economics, nudity and exhibitionism, careers, and private lives.
star 7.7

The Bloody Hundredth

2024

The Bloody Hundredth

2024

star 7.7
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
star 9.5

The Story of Soaps

2020

The Story of Soaps

2020

star 9.5
This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic, impactful genre.
star 8.1

Senna

2010

Senna

2010

star 8.1
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
star 7.6

Amy

2015

Amy

2015

star 7.6
A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
star 7

I Know That Voice

2014

I Know That Voice

2014

star 7
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

Lula

2024

Lula

2024

An intimate and revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most influential political figures, Lula explores the rise, fall and triumphant return of beloved Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, chronicling his extraordinary journey in 2022 to regain the Brazilian presidency after spending nineteen months in prison.
star 7.7

Minding the Gap

2018

Minding the Gap

2018

star 7.7
Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship.
star 7.9

Live Aid

1985

Live Aid

1985

star 7.9
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
star 7.7

The Act of Killing

2012

The Act of Killing

2012

star 7.7
Filmmakers expose the horrifying mass executions of accused communists in Indonesia and those who are celebrated in their country for perpetrating the crime.

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

2022

star 7.4
The life of internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin is told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.
star 7.9

My Octopus Teacher

2020

My Octopus Teacher

2020

star 7.9
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.
star 6.6

Jackass 3D

2010

Jackass 3D

2010

star 6.6
Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."

Einstein and the Bomb

2024

star 6
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
star 6.8

American Animals

2018

American Animals

2018

star 6.8
Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.

Elementary

2024

A documentary that focuses on teachers and their commitment to children. The film offers an intimate look into the daily lives of these dedicated professionals, highlighting the challenges and rewards of their essential profession in shaping future generations.
star 6.4

Jackass 4.5

2022

Jackass 4.5

2022

star 6.4
Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
star 6.3

Mia

2017

Mia

2017

star 6.3
Mia recounts her most intimate confessions, uncensored, in her first approach to a totally new world of domination and submission.
star 7.4

Sans Soleil

1983

Sans Soleil

1983

star 7.4
A woman narrates the thoughts of a world traveler, meditations on time and memory expressed in words and images from places as far-flung as Japan, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, and San Francisco.

Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

2023

star 5.6
Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.