Top Rated Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 146

O Dreamland

1953

O Dreamland

1953
6.2
Lindsay Anderson's early documentary film of a British amusement park, the irony of its manufactured fun on full display.
Smash His Camera

2010

Smash His Camera

2010
6.9
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.
The Song of Styrene

1957

The Song of Styrene

1957
6.3
Le chant du Styrène is a 1958 French documentary film directed by Alain Resnais. The film was an order by French industrial group Pechiney to highlight the merits of plastics.
Live 8

2005

Live 8

2005
7.4
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.
Swimming to Cambodia

1987

Swimming to Cambodia

1987
6.9
Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

2010

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

2010
7.7
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997
6.9
The story of Robert Flanagan, a man who was born with cystic fibrosis and told he wouldn't live past 20, who through a unique odyssey of masochism, art and love found a way to live decades past his expiration date.
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong

2010

Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong

2010
6.8
In front of a live audience at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Emmy-nominated host of Real Time with Bill Maher performs an all-new hour of stand-up comedy. Among the topics Bill discusses in his ninth HBO solo special are: Whether the "Great Recession" is really over; the fake patriotism of the right wing; what goes on in the mind of a terrorist; why Obama needs a posse instead of the secret service; the drug war; Michael Jackson; getting out of Iraq and Afghanistan; racism; the Teabagger movement; religion; the health-care fight; why Gov. Mark Sanford will come out looking good, and how silly it is to ask "Why do men cheat?"; and why comedy most definitely didn't die when George Bush left office.
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

2004

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

2004
7.1
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.
It Came from Hollywood

1982

It Came from Hollywood

1982
5.2
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
Faster

2003

Faster

2003
7.7
Faster is an electrifying tribute to the white-knuckle world of MotoGP™ — the fastest sport on two wheels — where the world’s top riders go wheel to wheel at over 200mph and crash at over 100mph. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Faster chases two seasons’ worth of the world championship, featuring revealing interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators and fans. If you want high octane, adrenaline fuelled thrills, Faster will take you on a nerve shredding journey through the most exciting sport on the planet!
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990
6.8
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Surfwise

2007

Surfwise

2007
6.7
The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.
Love the Beast

2009

Love the Beast

2009
6.5
What if you were a Hollywood movie star with an obsession for cars and racing? Eric Bana is such a star!
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

2003

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

2003
7.1
A homeless musician finds meaning in his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.
Up the Yangtze

2007

Up the Yangtze

2007
7.3
At the edge of the Yangtze River, not far from the Three Gorges Dam, young men and women take up employment on a cruise ship, where they confront rising waters and a radically changing China.
Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV

2025

Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV

2025
7.3
A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.
Untold: Shooting Guards

2025

Untold: Shooting Guards

2025
6.4
What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This exposé unpacks how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in an NBA locker room.
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

2025

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

2025
7.4
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...

2024

Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...

2024
6.6
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.