213 Best Documentary Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch

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They say art imitates life, but nothing gets to the heart of humanity like documentary filmmaking. Whether you want to flex your history knowledge or binge a true crime, here are the best documentaries and docuseries available to stream now.

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The Stroll (2023)

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8.5

The often neglected but deeply necessary story of trans sex workers, finally told in their own voice

Stan Lee (2023)

7.0

A charming introduction to the famous comic book creator with words from the man himself

American Pain (2022)

7.0

A jaw-dropping true crime documentary of how two bodybuilder twins got away with drug dealing

Be Water (2020)

7.6

A sports documentary about the iconic martial artist, that feels more like a guide to living

Circus of Books (2019)

7.0

Director Rachel Mason’s amusing study of unexpected allies, who happen to be her parents

The Earth Is Blue as an Orange (2020)

7.8

Art as a lifeline in a war zone

Blue (1993)

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8.0

Derek Jarman’s last testament in film, a losing battle with AIDS set on an unchanging screen of blue

The First Wave (2021)

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8.0

A highly emotional COVID documentary that expertly bridges the personal to the political

Meet the Patels (2014)

7.8

A hilarious yet sweet documentary about Indian matchmaking

Fabric of the Human Body (2023)

7.2

A literal exploration into our flesh and blood, not for the faint of stomach

Totally Under Control (2020)

7.6

A scathing indictment of the USA's initial COVID response, as explained by medical professionals

Welcome to Chechnya (2020)

7.6

A harrowing, uncompromising account of efforts to save LGBTQ+ Chechens from Russian authorities