2 days ago · Capturing truth, life, and reality -- one movie at a time. Now we take the 100 best-reviewed documentaries

From David Byrne in an oversized suit to Andy Warhol staring at the Empire State Building for eight hours, here are our picks for the best documentaries ever made.

Jun 18, 2025 · The films on this list were chosen for the ways they push the boundaries of nonfiction storytelling—visually, politically, and emotionally.

A list of the best Documentary Movies and TV Shows, as ranked by IMDb users, like you. Find something great to watch now.

Jul 23, 2025 · From films by Errol Morris to Orson Welles, Laura Poitras to Les Blank, the Maysles to Wim Wenders and Werner Herzog, here are the best documentaries ever made.

Jul 10, 2025 · I’ve compiled a list of the 20 greatest documentaries of all time, ranked for their impact, storytelling, and lasting influence. Each film offers something special, whether it’s a deep dive into …

Feb 6, 2026 · This list collects all the most important, worthwhile and significant biographical documentaries from over a century of world filmmaking. Be sure to vote up your favorites and, if your …

What’s remarkable about the Top 50 documentaries list is that it feels so fresh. One in five of the films chosen were made since the millennium, and to have a silent film from 1929 at the top of the list is …

Nov 3, 2025 · Discover the 50 greatest documentaries ever made stories of truth, art, and human resilience that shaped the world and inspired generations.

Sep 24, 2024 · From Grizzly Man to Hoop Dreams to Free Solo, this is Collider's ranking of the greatest documentary movies ever made.