Popular Documentary TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video - Page 8

The Presidents

2005

The Presidents

2005
6.3
The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.
JANET JACKSON.

2022

JANET JACKSON.

2022
7.8
The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.
Taurasi

2025

Taurasi

2025
10
Basketball legend Diana Taurasi shares the inside story of her life and career - with no stone left unturned.
The Captains Close Up

2013

The Captains Close Up

2013
6.4
In this documentary mini series, Shatner, in each of the five half an hour episodes, presents and interviews one of the people who played the five Star Trek captains before the 2009 reboot. Chris Pine interviews him.
Wild West Chronicles

2021

Wild West Chronicles

2021
9
Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.
Cruise Ship Killers

2020

Cruise Ship Killers

2020
10
Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.
All or Nothing: Arsenal

2022

All or Nothing: Arsenal

2022
8.1
Follow the iconic football club during an unforgettable season. As fans return to stadiums, the 2021-22 football season puts pressure on Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta and his young team to get back to their former glories and back into Europe. Offering unprecedented access and capturing the highs and lows of life on and off the pitch, this is football at its finest: raw, dramatic and full of passion.
Formula E: DRIVER

2025

Formula E: DRIVER

2025
8
Four Formula E drivers - António Félix da Costa, Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis and Dan Ticktum - face triumphs and challenges during Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Rise of the Nazis

2019

Rise of the Nazis

2019
7.6
How did 20th Century Europe's most liberal democracy fall into the hands of fascists? From Hitler's political scheming that turned Germany's parliament into a House of Cards, his War on Truth leading to book burning, and his scapegoating of minorities, this series explores in extraordinary detail the events leading up to the outbreak of World War II.
Mankind: The Story of All of Us

2012

Mankind: The Story of All of Us

2012
6.8
Mankind The Story of All of Us is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of all time—the history of the human race. It takes 10 billion years for the ideal planet to form and 3 billion more for the right conditions to emerge before it finally happens: mankind begins. From there unfolds a fast-paced story told here through key turning points—stepping stones in our journey from hunter-gatherer to global citizen. It’s a tale of connections—why some ideas take hold and spread around the globe, and how the lives of people in one part of the world are shaped by events in another.
Sensing Murder

2006

Sensing Murder

2006
8.2
Sensing Murder is a television series from New Zealand and Australia, in which psychics are asked to act as psychic detectives to help provide evidence that might be useful in solving famous unsolved murder cases in each country by communicating with the deceased victims.
Grant

2020

Grant

2020
7
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

2023

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

2023
6
Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places.
Young Charlie Chaplin

1989

Young Charlie Chaplin

1989
The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.
Wild China

2008

Wild China

2008
7.9
The dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes.
Hunting Hitler

2015

Hunting Hitler

2015
6.6
An FBI cold case that has laid dormant for 70 years, leads a group of world-renown investigators on the ultimate manhunt to finally answer the question: Did Adolf Hitler survive World War II?
Lost Worlds

2006

Lost Worlds

2006
8
Lost Worlds is a documentary television series by The History Channel that explores a variety of "lost" locations from ancient to modern times. These "great feats of engineering, technology, and culture" are revealed through the use of archaeological evidence, interviews with relevant experts while examining the sites, and CGI reproductions. These visual re-creations take the form of rendered 3D environments and photo manipulated overlays, allowing the "lost world" to be seen over its present-day state. The pilot episode "Palenque: Metropolis of the Maya" was first aired on April 4, 2005. It was followed by 12 more episodes in 2006, and a further 19 episodes in 2007.
Forensic Investigators

2004

Forensic Investigators

2004
Forensic Investigators: Australia's True Crimes is an Australian television show hosted by Lisa McCune which aired on the Seven Network. It aired from 2004 to 2006. Focusing on actual Australian crimes, each episode unfolds the drama minute-by-minute showing viewers the tireless work of detectives, and the scientific procedures required to solve these mysteries. The series includes exclusive footage that has never been seen outside the courtroom, including police videos, crime scene stills and other forensic evidence. Recently the 1st and 2nd seasons have been released on DVD. The third season featured a new time slot – Wednesday at 8:30 pm. It is not known when, or if the fourth season will begin airing.
Esports World Cup: Level Up

2025

Esports World Cup: Level Up

2025
8.4
Esports World Cup: Level Up follows the most ambitious Esports tournament ever staged—1,500 players, 22 titles, $60 million on the line. From rising prodigies to battle-tested legends, the race for the first-ever Club Championship unfolds in Riyadh. Just because something doesn’t have a history… doesn’t mean it can’t be historic.
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022
6
In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.