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Documentary movies

Fascinating real-life stories, historical accounts, and educational deep dives that reveal the truth about our world.

Subgenres include: True Crime Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Social & Political Documentary.

Secrets of the Southwest

21. Secrets of the Southwest

Documentary
Upcoming

202630min

Discover the hidden stories Britain's southwest has to offer. From Foxes fighting on the streets of Bristol to Puffins looking for love on Skomer Island.


If You Can Make It Here

22. If You Can Make It Here

Documentary
Upcoming

202659min

Director: Jaclyn Boudreau

Kingsley, Kevin, and Hailey are three ambitious eighth graders preparing for a single exam that could determine their futures. They’re competing for admission to New York City’s Specialized High Schools, elite public institutions that have produced Nobel Prize laureates, astronauts, judges, artists, and national leaders. But as the kids await their test results, a citywide battle is raging over who should attend these schools—the kids who score highest on the entrance exam or the kids who improve diversity. Featuring interviews with kids, parents, and education leaders, If You Can Make It Here places young students at the center of a high-stakes cultural conflict over the future of equity and excellence in public education.


Super Nature

23. Super Nature

Documentary
Upcoming

20261h

Director: Ed Sayers

We’re invited on a journey across 25 different countries, with people embracing both abundance and loss, to feel a sense of togetherness with our fellow dwellers on earth, human and non-human. Celebrating all we have and reflecting on all we have to lose, Super Nature proposes a new way of seeing.


Have you ever thanked God?

24. Have you ever thanked God?

Documentary
Upcoming

20263min

Director: Jude nasser

Have You Ever Thanked God is a short reflective film that gently reminds us of the blessings we often overlook. Through calm visuals and heartfelt narration, the film invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and notice the simple miracles hidden in everyday life.


Hammer and Nail

25. Hammer and Nail

Action Documentary
Upcoming

202610min

Director: Yehia El Halaby

Ondřej Blažek, confronts the raw, untold emotions behind the fight. This UFC-inspired documentary takes you deep into the mind of a fighter, where each punch carries the weight of personal sacrifice, triumph, and inner demons. With high-octane energy and cinematic intensity, Coach Ondřej revisits pivotal moments from his career, reflecting on the emotional turmoil and adrenaline that fuel him. Watch as we recreate one of his most defining fights, immersing you in the brutal reality of what it means to fight, not just against your opponent—but against yourself.


Through the Lens

26. Through the Lens

Documentary History
Upcoming

202615min

Director: Zeke Morgan-Hind

Nestled along the Great Eastern Highway in regional Western Australia stands The Big Camera — a museum housed inside a building shaped like a giant camera. What many mistake for a novelty roadside attraction is, in fact, one of the most significant private photography collections in the Southern Hemisphere. This short documentary explores the life and legacy of The Big Camera Museum of Photography and its founder, Charles “Chic” Wadley, whose lifelong passion for capturing and preserving photographic history has created a one-of-a-kind cultural landmark. Through personal interviews, archival imagery, cinematic visuals, and historical context, the film uncovers how this extraordinary museum came to exist, why it remains vital to regional heritage, and what it tells us about photography’s power to document human experience.


The Wayans Bros. Reunion

27. The Wayans Bros. Reunion

Documentary
Upcoming

20261h

Shawn and Marlon Wayans reunite for a special celebration honoring the legacy of their classic sitcom The Wayans Bros. Returning to the original set, the brothers look back on their funniest moments, share behind‑the‑scenes stories, and reflect on how the show shaped a generation of comedy. Joined by special guests and longtime collaborators, the reunion blends heartfelt memories, new laughs, and a tribute to the family energy that made the series unforgettable.


My Knitting Circle

28. My Knitting Circle

Documentary
Upcoming

2026

Director: Alexandra Knowles

Winters in the sparsely populated Yukon are long, cold and dark—a natural recipe for isolation. For newcomers like Alexandra Knowles, it can be hard to find friends. But anywhere there is a yarn store, there are knitters. And where there are knitters, there is a knitting circle, weaving together a circle of care, one stitch at a time—and reminding us of the simple ways that community is built on presence, storytelling and shared purpose.