My Favorite Documentaries/Mis Documentales Favoritos
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1. Nuyorican Básquet (2017)
108 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The dramatic story of Puerto Rico's 1979 National Basketball Team, whose players were mainly born or raised in New York.
Directors: Ricardo Olivero Lora, Julio César Torres | Stars: Carlos Romero Barceló, Michael Killanin, Roman Perez, Pedro Pietri
Votes: 91
2. The Witches of the Orient (2021)
100 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of the 1964 Japanese Olympic volleyball team, the "Oriental Witches."
Director: Julien Faraut | Stars: Kinuko Tanida, Yoshiko Matsumura, Yoko Shinozaki, Katsumi Matsumura
Votes: 255
3. The Last Blockbuster (2020)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
This nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Bend, Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.
Director: Taylor Morden | Stars: Lauren Lapkus, Tom Casey, Kevin Smith, Sandi Harding
Votes: 6,146
4. Atari: Game Over (2014)
TV-14 | 66 min | Documentary
A crew search for all of the old Atari 2600 game cartridges of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" that were tossed into a landfill in the 1980s.
Director: Zak Penn | Stars: Zak Penn, Joe Lewandowski, Robert Rentschler, Paul Sanchez
Votes: 6,094
5. Burgers, Fries & Family Ties (2019)
80 min | Documentary
This tasty slice of Americana profiles the rich, nearly 60 years-in-the-making Richwine's Burgerville family legacy of serving great food and providing unrivaled customer service in Polson, Montana.
Director: David W. King
Votes: 25
6. Cuentas Pendientes (2016)
98 min | Documentary
Documentary about the life of Chilean journalist Carlos Weber and his healing journey after being captured and tortured by the Pinochet Regime.
Director: Arleen Cruz-Alicea | Star: Carlos Weber
Votes: 12
7. Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1986)
86 min | Documentary, Sport
The official documentary record of the 1986 soccer World Cup, highlighting the Captain of Argentina, Diego Maradona.
Director: Tony Maylam | Stars: Diego Maradona, Preben Elkjær, Enzo Francescoli, Michel Platini
Votes: 657
8. 77 Minutes (2016)
98 min | Documentary
A doc exploration of the 1984 McDonald's Massacre, where a man walked into a San Diego fast food restaurant and shot forty men, women, and children.
Director: Charlie Minn | Stars: Carlos Amezcua, Maria Aquino, Max Branscomb, Richard Carlson
Votes: 941
9. Where to Invade Next (2015)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Comedy
To learn what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully "invades" them to see what they have to offer.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Johnny Fancelli, Christina Fancelli, Lorena Lardini
Votes: 25,709 | Gross: $3.82M
10. A League of Their Own (1987 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary version that preceded the hit movie A League of Their Own. Meet the women pioneers who played professional baseball in the 1940s in a league that lasted for ten years.
Director: Mary Wilson | Stars: 'Pepper' Paire Davis, Marge Callaghan, Helen Callaghan, Faye Dance
Votes: 41
11. Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project (2019)
Unrated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
For over 30 years, Marion Stokes obsessively and privately recorded American television news 24 hours a day filling 70,000 VHS tapes, capturing wars, talk shows and commercials that show us how television shaped the world of today.
Director: Matt Wolf | Stars: Anne Stokes Hochberg, Frank Hollman, Tom Keenan, Anna Lofton
Votes: 569
12. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers
Votes: 27,122 | Gross: $22.84M
13. The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)
G | 90 min | Documentary
A documentary on the life of the under-appreciated animator Ub Iwerks, who played a major role in the creation of Mickey Mouse.
Director: Leslie Iwerks | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt
Votes: 282
14. Out of Print (I) (2014)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles.
Director: Julia Marchese | Stars: Patton Oswalt, Edgar Wright, Seth Green, Kevin Smith
Votes: 440
15. Fútbol México 70 (1970)
83 min | Documentary, Family, Sport
Director: Alberto Isaac | Stars: Claudio Brook, Luz María Aguilar, Everardo Rodriguez
Votes: 19
16. NBA at 50 (1996 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Denzel Washington hosts this golden anniversary look at the game, players and coaches who help create NBA history. From Mikan, to Russell, to Chamberlain, to Dr. J, to Bird, to Magic to Jordan..
Directors: Joseph Cortina, Glenn Lazzaro | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marv Albert, Red Auerbach, Charles Barkley
Votes: 83
17. Free Solo (2018)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
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: 77,460 | Gross: $17.54M
18. Beslan: Three Days in September (2006)
TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary
In September 2004, Chechen rebels occupied a school in the small Russian city of Beslan, taking some 1,200 people-most of them children-hostage. At the end of three days, over 330 were dead.
Director: Joe Halderman | Stars: Ruslan Aushev, Shamil Basayev, Dmitry Beliakov, Dariya Fadeeva
Votes: 387
19. Terror in Moscow (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Tells the terrifying inside story of what really happened during the 57-hour Moscow theatre siege carried out by Chechen gunmen in October 2002.
Director: Dan Reed | Stars: Ian McShane, Lena Baranovskaya, Movsar Barayev, Irina Fadayeva
Votes: 176
20. Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler (2011)
108 min | Documentary, History, War
Chronicles Hitler's life as a failed painter and far-right activist up to his election as Chancellor of Germany, leading to his relentless rise to power, culminating in the beginning of World War II.
Stars: Richard Lintern, Mathieu Kassovitz, Doug Rand
Votes: 2,037
21. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
112 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 world tour through India, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico and South America in a jet piloted by the band's front man, Bruce Dickinson. Features interviews with the musicians, their road crew and fans.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain
Votes: 5,635
22. 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: 57,989 | Gross: $2.80M
23. Chariots of the Gods (1970)
G | 92 min | Documentary
Based on Erich Von Daniken's book purporting to prove that throughout history aliens have visited earth.
Director: Harald Reinl | Stars: Heinz-Detlev Bock, Klaus Kindler, Christian Marschall, Aleksandr Kazantsev
Votes: 1,744 | Gross: $25.95M
24. Zeitgeist (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary, History
Mythology and belief in society today, presenting uncommon perspectives of common cultural issues.
Director: Peter Joseph | Stars: Chogyam Trungpa, Jordan Maxwell, George Carlin, Bill Hicks
Votes: 50,374
25. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
Not Rated | 167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,936
26. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Drama, War
Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, Stevie Wonder
Votes: 132,404 | Gross: $119.19M
27. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
R | 127 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Votes: 43,876 | Gross: $14.36M
28. The Corporation (2003)
Not Rated | 145 min | Documentary, History
Documentary that looks at the concept of the corporation throughout recent history up to its present-day dominance.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott | Stars: Mikela Jay, Rob Beckwermert, Christopher Gora, Nina Jones
Votes: 21,787 | Gross: $1.88M
29. Twentieth Century Battlefields (2007)
60 min | Documentary, History, War
Peter Snow tells the stories of major battles of the 20th Century in the big picture, while his son, Dan, explores the details.
Stars: Peter Snow, Dan Snow, Max Bollinger, David King
Votes: 211
30. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses.
Stars: Jonathan Aris, Stephen Bogaert, John Cox, John Nance
Votes: 5,911
31. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, Andrew Dice Clay, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Votes: 1,775
32. Michigan vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Sport
The 99-game history of the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry is told by the participants - players, coaches, historians, broadcasters and fans. Through a series of interviews we tell the tale of ... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: John Bacon, Jack Park, Earle Bruce, Jim Stillwagon
Votes: 204
33. Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
This six-part series traces the Second World War, from the rise of the Nazis to the surrender of the Japanese, with detailed portraits of key figures.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Martin Sheen, Rudolf Hess
Votes: 14,294
34. Unwrapped (2001– )
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Family
Marc Summers explores the history of the most famous foods of all time.
Stars: Marc Summers, Steve Spangler, Otto von Stroheim, Sven Koch
Votes: 472
35. ABBA: The Movie (1977)
G | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
An incompetent radio DJ tries to get an interview with the Swedish pop group during their famous week-long 1977 tour of Australia.
Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog
Votes: 3,872
36. Wish on a Spell (2005 Video)
E | 64 min | Documentary
On locations through historical sites of early Egypt, Europe and the British Isles, bewitching host Deborah Gray, reveals the true history of 'white witchery' and spellbinding ancient ... See full summary »
Director: Ric Kabriel | Star: Deborah Gray
Votes: 11
37. Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson
Votes: 2,277
38. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary
An examination of the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 4,825
39. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
A look at the impact of the retail giant on local communities.
Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Lee Scott, Don Hunter, Jon Hunter, Jeremy Hunter
Votes: 4,598
40. NBA Awesome Endings (1989 Video)
Unrated | 48 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, Elgin Baylor, Larry Bird
Votes: 41
41. Food, Inc. (2008)
PG | 94 min | Documentary, News
An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards
Votes: 52,227 | Gross: $4.42M
42. Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
PG | 92 min | Documentary
A documentary that investigates the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future.
Director: Chris Paine | Stars: Martin Sheen, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson, Reverend Gadget
Votes: 12,757 | Gross: $1.68M
43. A Step Away (1980)
120 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary film chronicling the VIIIth Pan American Games held at San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 1st to 15th, 1979.
Directors: Roberto Ponce, Marcos Zurinaga | Stars: Orson Welles, Carlos Montalbán
Votes: 29
44. Roger & Me (1989)
R | 91 min | Documentary
After General Motors closes its factory in Flint, Michigan, eliminating 35,000 jobs, filmmaker Michael Moore undertakes a quixotic quest to interview General Motors' chairman, Roger B. Smith.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Roger B. Smith, Rhonda Britton, Fred Ross
Votes: 27,516 | Gross: $6.71M
45. Bus 174 (2002)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Crime
On June 12, 2000, a young man with a gun took the passengers aboard Bus 174 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil hostage. This documentary examines the event itself, the resulting media frenzy, the police response, and the perpetrator's background.
Directors: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda | Stars: Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares, Anonymous
Votes: 8,624 | Gross: $0.22M
46. Sicko (2007)
PG-13 | 123 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Tucker Albrizzi, Tony Benn, George W. Bush
Votes: 76,833 | Gross: $24.54M
47. Super Size Me (2004)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary
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: 113,302 | Gross: $11.53M
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