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1. Planet Earth II (2016)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
Stars: David Attenborough, Chadden Hunter, Gordon Buchanan, Michael J. Sanderson
Votes: 157,600
2. Somebody Feed Phil (2018– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Phil travels around the world sampling food and tradition with friends and a sense of humor.
Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Rich Rosenthal
Votes: 6,771
3. Our Planet (2019–2023)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
Explores and unravels the mystery of how and why animals migrate, showing some of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the natural world through spectacular and innovative cinematography.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 50,822
4. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,628
5. The Food That Built America (2019– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
Food will tell the unknown stories of innovation and rivalries behind food industry tycoons Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, C.W. Post, the McDonald brothers and more.
Stars: Campbell Scott, Adam Richman, Jason Liebig, Yohuru Williams
Votes: 1,501
6. They Shall Not Grow Old (II) (2018)
R | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Thomas Adlam, William Argent, John Ashby, Attwood
Votes: 38,425 | Gross: $17.96M
7. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.
Stars: Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Massimo Bottura, Tess Masazza
Votes: 3,048
8. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Votes: 34,272
9. Blue Planet II (2017)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Roger Munns, Roger Horrocks
Votes: 46,256
10. Chef's Table (2015–2019)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Biography
Chef's Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique look at their lives, talents and passion from their piece of culinary heaven.
Stars: Massimo Bottura, Ruth Reichl, Francis Mallmann, Bill Buford
Votes: 17,004
11. The Biggest Little Farm (2018)
PG | 91 min | Documentary, Family
Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
Director: John Chester | Stars: John Chester, Molly Chester, Todd, Alan York
Votes: 8,873 | Gross: $4.37M
12. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,168
13. Life (2009)
TV-G | 43 min | Documentary, Family
David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns
Votes: 42,692
14. Intervention (2005– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Drama
Addicts try to overcome their addictions with the help of their families and others.
Stars: Candy Finnigan, Jeff VanVonderen, Ken Seeley, Donna Chavous
Votes: 3,027
15. The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)
TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Family
In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.
Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Dana Jester, Peep
Votes: 6,126
16. 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: 2,229
17. World War II in Colour (2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
Recounts the events of world War II in color.
Stars: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Votes: 7,476
18. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,639
19. Wormwood (2017)
40 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.
Stars: Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Scott Shepherd
Votes: 4,707
20. The Men Who Built America (2012)
TV-14 | 37 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.
Stars: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban, Donny Deutsch
Votes: 4,568
21. Paranormal Witness (2011– )
60 min | Documentary, Horror, Mystery
A true horror documentary series which brings to life the stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation.
Stars: Gillian English, Frances Townend, Daniel Cannis, Colin Murphy
Votes: 2,793
22. McMillions (2020)
TV-14 | 57 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents involved.
Stars: Chris Graham, Doug Mathews, Amy Murray, Janet Pellicciotti
Votes: 9,178
23. Dynasties (2018–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.
Stars: David Attenborough, John Brown, Sophie Darlington, Justine Evans
Votes: 5,115
24. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 33 min | Documentary
Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Michael Kelem
Votes: 32,941
25. Abraham Lincoln (2022)
TV-14 | Biography, Drama, History
Through a poverty-ridden childhood on the American frontier, Lincoln is determined to leave his mark on the world.
Stars: Graham Sibley, Stefan Adegbola, Jenny Stead, Andre Jacobs
Votes: 651
26. The Innocence Files (2020)
TV-MA | 64 min | Documentary, Crime
Cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.
Stars: Peter Neufeld, Barry Scheck, Michael West, Gary Wells
Votes: 3,101
27. How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
TV-14 | 23 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Ruling with an iron fist requires an aspiring dictator to know the playbook for absolute power, as history's despots prove in this sardonic docuseries.
Stars: Peter Dinklage, Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Waller Newell, Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Votes: 11,353
28. Trial 4 (2020)
TV-MA | 437 min | Documentary, Crime
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Stars: Sean Ellis, Rosemary Scapicchio, Edward McNelley, Mary Jackie Ellis
Votes: 2,354
29. The Pharmacist (2020)
TV-MA | 54 min | Documentary, Crime
Dan Schneider, a small-town pharmacist in Louisiana, makes effort to identify his son's killer, which leads to his gathering of evidence against a prolific "pill mill" doctor in New Orleans.
Stars: Dan Schneider, Annie Schneider, Jack Stephens, M.
Votes: 8,660
30. The Green Planet (2022)
59 min | Documentary
Dive into a world where a single life can last a thousand years, with David Attenborough. See things no eye has ever seen, and discover the dramatic, beautiful plant life of Earth.
Stars: David Attenborough, Cong Liu, Freek Vonk, Tim Shepherd
Votes: 2,507
31. Forbidden History (2013– )
Documentary, History
Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations. Have these stories been omitted from the history books?
Stars: Jamie Theakston, Andrew Gough, Lynn Picknett, Dominic Selwood
Votes: 333
32. Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Millions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating our seven continents - each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Goetz Bielefeldt, Bertie Gregory
Votes: 6,046
33. The Chef Show (2019–2020)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
Writer, director, and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
Stars: Jon Favreau, Roy Choi, Aaron Franklin, Andrew Rea
Votes: 5,599
34. Africa (2013)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary
Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.
Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Bill Rudolph, Justine Evans
Votes: 17,103
35. Abstract: The Art of Design (2017– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary
A look beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world.
Stars: Platon, Tinker Hatfield, Ian Spalter, Cas Holman
Votes: 5,905
36. Big Little Crimes (2023– )
44 min | Documentary, Crime
First-hand accounts from police officers, reconstructions of events, police dash cam footage and CCTV footage are used to tell the incredible stories of how ordinary officers discovered major criminals because of minor misdemeanours.
Stars: Annes Elwy, Ramon Tikaram, Samuel Hayes, Mark Rainsbury
Votes: 15
37. Last Chance U: Basketball (2021– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Sport
Explore an honest and gritty look inside the world of community college basketball.
Stars: Dezmond Washington, John Mosley, Rob Robinson, Kenneth Hunter
Votes: 3,476
38. The Clinton Affair (2018)
TV-14 | 301 min | Documentary
A series of exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bill Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United States.
Stars: Monica Lewinsky, Ken Starr, Lucianne Goldberg, Michael Isikoff
Votes: 925
39. A Perfect Planet (2021)
TV-PG | 41 min | Documentary
Perfect Planet analyzes, in five episodes, how the forces of nature, including the power of the Sun or even humans, drive and shape life on Earth.
Stars: David Attenborough, Toby Nowlan, Chadden Hunter, Rolf Steinmann
Votes: 3,065
40. America: The Story of the US (2010)
Documentary, History
Why did the United States become a global superpower? America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that explores the country's remarkable journey.
Stars: Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber, Tom Brokaw, James Meigs
Votes: 1,963
41. The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)
TV-MA | 395 min | Documentary, Biography
After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this docuseries, take a peek behind his persona.
Stars: Bill Irwin, Jeffrey Deitch, Jessica Beck, Bob Colacello
Votes: 2,693
42. JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021)
TV-MA | 214 min | Documentary, History
Filmmaker Oliver Stone revisits material used in the making of the film JFK along with additional material that has come to light since.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Sutherland, Douglas Horne, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Votes: 496
43. Animal (2021– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never before seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bryan Cranston, Rashida Jones, Rebel Wilson
Votes: 1,570
44. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 597
45. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
46. The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen (2018)
TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary, History
A look at the lives of iconic pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Tecumseh, Davy Crocket and Andrew Jackson as they traveled across America.
Stars: Campbell Scott, Mykel Hawke, Andrew Robertt, Robert I. Mesa
Votes: 946
47. Voir (2021)
TV-MA | 20 min | Documentary
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
Stars: Taylor Ramos, Tony Zhou, Drew McWeeny, Sasha Stone
Votes: 1,691
48. Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time (2021)
59 min | Documentary
Brian Cox tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research.
Stars: Brian Cox, Robert Mueller
Votes: 256
49. Death on the Beach (2022– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
British true crime documentary series in which family members, friends and investigators share first-hand accounts of mysterious deaths, both solved and unsolved, of British citizens abroad.
Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, John Junior, Chelsey Emery, Chelsea Emery
Votes: 32
50. Life in Colour (2021)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary
Exploring the many ways animals use colour throughout their lives.
Stars: David Attenborough, Joerg Wiedenmann
Votes: 4,023