Top Rated Documentary Movies on Amazon Prime Video - Page 100

The Caretaker

2024

The Caretaker

2024
At the doorstep of Huntington Ravine, sits The Harvard Cabin — a remote respite for ice climbers and backcountry skiers to escape the elements. “The Caretaker” follows the story of Jack Kingsley, who spends his days meticulously observing and documenting the snowfall, weather patterns, and wildlife in the area.
Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked

1999

Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked

1999
Mick Foley, who has wrestled as "Cactus Jack," "Mankind" and "Dude Love," discusses family life and the many injuries he has suffered while performing in the ring. Interviewees include director Barry Blaustein, who profiled Foley in the film "Beyond the Mat." Get behind the mask of Mankind - all about Mick Foley, from his beginnings to his success in the WWF.
The Silent War

2024

The Silent War

2024
Immersion in the forest ecosystem to discover the conflicts that lurk there... The silent war... Waged on a microcosmic scale, between the plant kingdom of the tree realm, the animal kingdom of the armed battle of insects and the fungus kingdom of colonial mushrooms.
Race Across America (2013)

2013

Race Across America (2013)

2013
A British amateur cycling team competes in the hardest bicycle race on the planet. To win they must battle extreme fatigue and injury and also the most punishing of American terrains.
Rommel: The Soldier, the Son, and Hitler

2021

Rommel: The Soldier, the Son, and Hitler

2021
A rare insight into the military career and personal life of Germany's most famous Second World War commander, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Told from the perspective of his son Manfred, it tells what happens when a career soldier runs afoul of a dictator. Highly decorated and one of Hitler's favourite commanders in the early years of World War II, the 'Desert Fox' was something of an enigma. Never a member of the Nazi party, Rommel detested the blending of politics and war. He would quickly discover that both were always in play in Hitler's Germany. Greg Kinnear narrates.
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger

2008

The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger

2008
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger follows filmmaker Marshall Sfalcin as he attempts to create a movie about his family's former fast-food empire. By day, he works as a construction worker in Windsor, Ontario, and by night, he makes films. His latest project involves chronicling the rise and fall of the Hi Ho Restaurants, founded by his grandfather Amie Fortin. Marshall's uncles, initially supportive, begin to resist as he delves into the darker aspects of their family history. With his project unravelling, Marshall finds solace in visits with his grandmother. Filmmaker Matt Gallagher documents this journey, blurring the line between truth and fiction.
Teenage and Gay

2015

Teenage and Gay

2015
A documentary that follows five British teenagers as they come out, capturing intimate first-hand experiences, and empathizing with them as they seek acceptance for their sexuality. From the 14-year-old footballer who describes herself as a ‘butch lesbian’ to the transgender boy forced out of home and school, the program features a cross-section of characters. Intimate, confessional, and raw, the film celebrates their bravery and exposes the ostracism and bullying they can suffer.
Ryan Reynolds: Funny Business

2023

Ryan Reynolds: Funny Business

2023
A rollercoaster ride through the hilarious and heartwarming world of Ryan Reynolds, from his humble beginnings in Vancouver to conquering Hollywood with his quick wit and unconventional charm.
This Is Me

2024

This Is Me

2024
A documentary that looks into the LBGTQ+ community and specifically, transgender men and women. It examines how they survive and even flourish in today's extremely divided America.
Anne & Mary: A Tale of Two Sisters

2018

Anne & Mary: A Tale of Two Sisters

2018
Anne has been celebrated and damned, seen as either schemer or a victim. Her sister Mary is less remembered and often dismissed as a fool. But what was the truth?
Taking Care

2024

Taking Care

2024
A film about Seth Rogen and his close relationship with Alzheimers, along with his “Hilarity for Charity” cause.
The Trial of Jack the Ripper

2023

The Trial of Jack the Ripper

2023
Three acclaimed researchers unravel the Jack the Ripper murders while prosecuting their cases against three different suspects-shedding stunning new light on the greatest unsolved crime in history.
Where the Heck Is My Period?

2024

Where the Heck Is My Period?

2024
This documentary follows the journeys of 11 African women who struggle with polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS, a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods alongside unwanted physical symptoms, affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age worldwide. This film highlights the struggles caused by the syndrome through interviews with gynecologists, pastors, public figures, and native African doctors.
Comin' Up Short

2024

Comin' Up Short

2024
From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.
Paint it Red

2017

Paint it Red

2017
Beverly Ho is a young Chinese Canadian dedicated to preserving and continuing Chinese cultural heritage in Vancouver's Chinatown. Can her efforts, along with other volunteers in the neighbourhood, succeed in stemming the rapid proliferation of million dollar condos and pricey cafes?
I am a Mennonite

2021

I am a Mennonite

2021
A filmmaker explores his Mennonite roots and identity.
Behind The Scenes - Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama

2014

Behind The Scenes - Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama

2014
A behind the scenes of the Norwegian pirate movie "Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Lama Rama"
Ballyfin: Portrait of an Irish Country House

2017

Ballyfin: Portrait of an Irish Country House

2017
This documentary tells the story of the history of Ballyfin, how it played an important role in the political, artistic and social life of nineteenth century Ireland, and how it was abandoned by its Anglo-Irish owners at the beginning of the twentieth century. After the civil war, it was bought by the Patrician Brothers and used as a boarding school but eventually the upkeep became too much.
Niki Pilic: The Legend

2024

Niki Pilic: The Legend

2024
This story is not only about Niki Pilic's achievements as a player ) but his legacy as trainer of Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Michael Stich, Ivan Ljubicic, Goran Ivanisevic.
Secrets of the Adriatic

2003

Secrets of the Adriatic

2003
For a long time, the Adriatic Sea used to be Central Europe's only link to the orient. This small sea became a symbol of entry to the vast, exotic world, allowing the city of Venice to call itself "Queen of the Seven Seas".