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1. The Story of God with Morgan Freeman (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Robert Thurman, Amir Hussain, Jodi Magness
Votes: 5,329
2. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael
Votes: 128,469
3. Origins: The Journey of Humankind (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, History
Our primal curiosity has sparked new inventions and revealed the mysteries of the universe. This eight part mini series strives to trace the pivotal innovations that make us modern.
Stars: Jason Silva, Mark Monroe, Greg Kriek, Chris Fisher
Votes: 663
4. Explorer (2015– )
Documentary
Explorer, the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Bacon, Tim Samuels, Bryan Christy, J.J. Kelley
Votes: 45
5. Genius (2017– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life stories of history's greatest minds, from their days as young adults to their final years: their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws, and genius.
Stars: Samantha Colley, Seth Gabel, Antonio Banderas, Clémence Poésy
Votes: 20,110
6. Before the Flood (2016)
PG | 96 min | Documentary, News
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet.
Director: Fisher Stevens | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ban Ki-moon, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mike Brune
Votes: 28,860
7. Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS (2017)
R | 99 min | Documentary
A look at the current state of Syria amidst war and chaos in 2017, featuring stories of survival and observations by political experts from around the world.
Directors: Sebastian Junger, Nick Quested | Stars: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, Amr Al-Azm, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Tareq Al-Hashemi
Votes: 791
8. Genius by Stephen Hawking (2016)
54 min | Documentary
This series helps ordinary people understand the science behind the big questions of life, the universe, and time travel .
Stars: Stephen Hawking, Alex Filippenko, Arjun Singh Panam, Sian Proctor
Votes: 532
9. Breakthrough (2015– )
60 min | Documentary
An anthology of leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. The series intends to bring to life the ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Colter, Sheila Vand, Paul Giamatti, Jason Bateman
Votes: 306
10. Locked Up Abroad (2007– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Drama
Survivors share their stories and experience of survival abroad.
Stars: Natalie Dunne, Max Wrottesley, Manuel Villasenor, Jerry Murillo
Votes: 2,230
11. Down to the Earth's Core (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Yavar Abbas | Star: Jason Alan Carvell
Votes: 102
12. Stephen Hawking's Science of the Future (2014– )
Documentary
Stars: Stephen Hawking, Jim Al-Khalili, Carin Bondar, Aarathi Prasad
Votes: 57
13. Water & Power: A California Heist (2017)
PG | 87 min | Documentary
In California's complex water system, a handful of corporate land owners took advantage of a state-engineered system and gained control of the state's most precious public resource, while drought left local homeowners with dry wells.
Director: Marina Zenovich
Votes: 333
14. Evacuate Earth (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
If we faced a countdown to destruction, could we build a spacecraft to take us to new and habitable worlds? Can we Evacuate Earth? This documentary special examines this terrifying but ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Schillinger | Stars: Caleb Scharf, Kelvin Long, Hakeem Oluseyi, Karl Stapelfeldt
Votes: 323
15. Hubble's Cosmic Journey (2015 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary
Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured thousands of stunning images of space, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and become a global icon. To mark ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Riley | Stars: Charles F. Bolden Jr., Chris Burrows, Michael Griffin, John M. Grunsfeld
Votes: 227
16. Aftermath: Population Zero (2008 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Ever wondered what the world would be like without any humans?
Star: Reg E. Cathey
Votes: 1,493
17. Known Universe (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
Travel through the universe to explore the really big questions. Is there life on other planets? Just how big was the Big Bang? What would traveling at "warp speed" really look like? Could ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Jacobs, Beau Weaver, Michael Massimino, Mocean Melvin
Votes: 333
18. Life of a Universe (2017)
Documentary
Professor Brian Cox on tour in Australia talks about the life of our universe to scientists and to space-loving audiences.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brian Cox, Brian Greene, Katie Mack
Votes: 240
19. From the Ashes (II) (2017)
PG | 81 min | Documentary
The experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Regina Lilly, Cecil Lilly, C. Belmont Keeney, Carl Pope
Votes: 169
20. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
TV-PG | Documentary
From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, this groundbreaking documentary event series provides first-hand reports on those affected by, and seeking solutions to, climate change.
Stars: Thomas Friedman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, America Ferrera, Ian Somerhalder
Votes: 826
21. Humanity from Space (2015 TV Movie)
PG | 116 min | Documentary
Trace humankind's long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species. From the perspective of space, this two-hour special uses mind-boggling data and CGI to disclose the ... See full summary »
Director: Duncan Copp | Star: Kasper Michaels
Votes: 98
22. The State (2017– )
Drama, Thriller
A look at the lives of four British citizens who join ISIS in Syria.
Stars: Ony Uhiara, Sam Otto, Jessica Gunning, Hiam Abbass
Votes: 1,602
23. Cradle to Grave (2017 TV Movie)
Drama
Through our subject Adam, we reveal the incredible changes and forces that take all humankind from Cradle to Grave.
Director: James Tovell | Stars: George R. Robertson, Dan Duran, Ryan Jeans, Jill Frappier
Votes: 270
24. StarTalk (2015– )
47 min | Talk-Show
Famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses science and pop culture with notable guests.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Chuck Nice, Charles Liu
Votes: 798
25. Buried Secrets of the Buddha (2014 TV Movie)
Documentary
A team of archaeologists has been granted special access to dig at Lumbini, one of the holiest sites in Buddhism, and the answers they uncover could reshape history.
Director: Neil Gelinas
Votes: 7
26. Map of Hell (2016 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary
National Geographic explores the human notion of hell and the meaning of the phrase "hell on earth".
Director: Julian Jones | Stars: Daniel Booroff, Stefanos Dimoulas, W. Scott Poole, Danny Trejo
Votes: 45
27. Year Million (2017)
47 min | Documentary, Drama, Sci-Fi
An in depth look into what our future will look like one million years from now when technology takes over, for better or worse.
Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Negin Farsad, Olive Gray, Vinette Robinson
Votes: 685
28. The Long Road Home (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Biography, Drama
American forces occupying Iraq are ambushed in a Baghdad neighborhood.
Stars: Michael Kelly, Jason Ritter, Kate Bosworth, E.J. Bonilla
Votes: 3,405
29. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)
88 min | Documentary
In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Melissa Ricci, Christopher Goh
Votes: 5,546
30. The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman (2017)
60 min | Documentary
Morgan Freeman will take viewers on a global journey to meet with people from all cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways by different fundamental forces, this time exploring ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Clinton, John Kiriakou, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 636
31. Chain of Command (2018– )
60 min | Documentary, Drama, War
An intimate portrait of the war against violent extremism and the men and women devoting their lives to it. Records the fight against radical threats all over the world as it unfolds over one full year.
Stars: Chris Evans, Mark Zwirgzdas
Votes: 178
32. Alternative Energy: Clean Initiatives (2017)
Documentary, Short
A look at clean energy initiatives and alternatives to coal.
Director: Dustin Hodge | Star: Christopher Burke
33. One Strange Rock (2018)
TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary
The extraordinary story of Earth and why it is special and uniquely brimming with life among a largely unknown but harsh cosmic arena; astronauts tell the story of Earth through a unique perspective.
Stars: Will Smith, Chris Hadfield, Jerry Linenger, Mae C. Jemison
Votes: 8,285
34. X-Ray Earth (2011 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Stars: Lokesh Bali, James Balog, Jack Barth, Brian Beveridge
Votes: 63
35. Kim Jong Un: The Unauthorized Biography (2017)
PG-13 | 53 min | Documentary, Biography
He is the living God of the 9th nuclear power of the world, raised in secrecy to take over the commands of the North Korean regime. Investigators travel to Switzerland, the USA and Asia to ... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Dufour | Stars: Jong-Un Kim, Titus Plattner, Ueli Studer, Il-Sung Kim
Votes: 238
36.
Year Million (2017)
Episode:
Beyond the Cosmos
(2017)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary, Drama, Sci-Fi
When will we conquer the final obstacle - space travel, and how will it change us as a species.
Director: Mark Elijah Rosenberg | Stars: Negin Farsad, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 35
37. Unacknowledged (2017)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary
"Unacknowledged" focuses on the historic files of the Disclosure Project and how UFO secrecy has been ruthlessly enforced-and why. The best evidence for extraterrestrial contact, dating ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Mazzola | Stars: Giancarlo Esposito, Steven M. Greer, Carl Sagan, Richard Doty
Votes: 8,725
38. Mars (2016–2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The first manned mission from Earth to Mars in 2033 attempts to colonize the red planet.
Stars: Jihae, Alberto Ammann, Sammi Rotibi, Clémentine Poidatz
Votes: 15,199
39. YouTube Revolution (2015 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
This is the story about the revolutionary change of YouTube
Stars: Scooter Braun, Jawed Karim, Caleb LeBlanc, Bray Poor
Votes: 103
40. 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: 77,296 | Gross: $17.54M
41.
In Their Own Words (2019– )
Episode:
Bernie Madoff
(2019)
Documentary
This show reports the story of the largest financial fraud in US history as told by its chief perpetrator Bernard Madoff, wife Ruth Madoff, assorted victims, Madoff employees and government agents.
Director: Tom Jennings | Stars: Iris Anthony, David Hill, Paula Lauzon, Josh Nadler
Votes: 19
42.
In Their Own Words (2019– )
Episode:
Narco Wars
(2019)
Documentary
The inside story of how the most vicious drug cartel in the world was brought down.
Director: Tom Jennings | Star: Anthony Richard Pagliaro
Votes: 19
43. To Catch a Smuggler (2012– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Reality-TV
Follows the US Customs Agency.
Stars: Denise Toto, Jim Finn
Votes: 230
44. Witness to Disaster (2019– )
Documentary
Extreme footage and surviving witnesses bring to life the terrifying reality of what it is like to experience outright disaster.
Stars: Jonathan Guy Lewis, Reed Timmer
Votes: 78
45. Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Animation, Family
"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" returns for a second season. Ann Druyan, original creative collaborator to Carl Sagan, serves as executive producer.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Seth MacFarlane, Sasha Sagan, Trang Vo
Votes: 7,791
46. Deepwater Horizon (2016)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Drama, History
A dramatization of the disaster in April 2010, when the offshore drilling rig called the Deepwater Horizon exploded, resulting in the worst oil spill in American history.
Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Douglas M. Griffin, James DuMont
Votes: 182,253 | Gross: $61.43M
47. Blood on the Wall (2020)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary
A group of migrants seeking a better life heads to the United States moving drugs and money all across the border.
Directors: Sebastian Junger, Nick Quested
Votes: 92
48. The Hot Zone (2019–2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, History, Sci-Fi
The frightening spread of the Ebolavirus (season 1) and anthrax (season 2).
Stars: Julianna Margulies, Tony Goldwyn, Noah Emmerich, Daniel Dae Kim
Votes: 9,690
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