Top Rated Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 38

The Punk Singer

2013

The Punk Singer

2013
7.1
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno

2009

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno

2009
7.2
In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original rushes, screen tests, and on-location footage, whilst also reconstructing Clouzot's original vision, and shedding light on the ill-fated endeavor through interviews, dramatizations of unfilmed scenes, and Clouzot's own notes.
Comedian

2002

Comedian

2002
6.6
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
9to5: Days in Porn

2008

9to5: Days in Porn

2008
5.8
9to5 - Days in Porn focuses on the people behind a controversial and multi-billion dollar industry "The Adult Entertainment industry". It depicts their stories, each one different, unadorned and authentic, without glorification or prejudice. It delivers deep insight into their personal lives - from glamorous to grotesque - strange, fascinating, offensive, absurd and sometimes funny moments all at once.
Kaizen

2024

Kaizen

2024
7.3
Becoming a mountaineer and climbing Everest in exactly one year? That’s the dream of Inoxtag, a 21-year-old very rich YouTuber who doesn’t do any sports. By following him for a year, we will discover in this documentary all the changes in his life to achieve this dream.
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022
7.2
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse

2022

Mickey: The Story of a Mouse

2022
7
Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those three simple circles take on meaning for virtually everyone on the planet. So ubiquitous in our lives that he can seem invisible, Mickey is something we all share, with unique memories and feelings. Over the course of his nearly century-long history, Mickey functions like a mirror, reflecting our personal and cultural values back at us. "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" explores Mickey's significance, getting to the core of what Mickey's cultural impact says about each of us and about our world.
Life Overtakes Me

2019

Life Overtakes Me

2019
6.5
Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for months, or even years.
Dominion

2018

Dominion

2018
8.5
Exposing the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture through drones, hidden & handheld cameras, the feature-length film explores the morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom.
Bridegroom

2013

Bridegroom

2013
7.3
A documentary that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof.
Boat Leaving the Port

1895

Boat Leaving the Port

1895
5.4
In very bad weather and a stormy sea, a small boat manned by two men is trying to leave the harbor of La Ciotat, while several people are watching them from the nearby pier.
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006
6.3
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

2006

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

2006
7.1
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

1999

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

1999
8.7
Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.
Heima

2007

Heima

2007
7.7
Ethereal post-rock pioneers Sigur Rós play a string of impromptu gigs in their native Iceland after finishing a world tour in 2006. As they travel through the country, the band visits a wide variety of venues, from a large outdoor festival to a coffee shop.
The Twister: Caught in the Storm

2025

The Twister: Caught in the Storm

2025
6.6
In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.
The Devil on Trial

2023

The Devil on Trial

2023
5.8
Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

2021

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

2021
6.8
A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.
Untouchable

2019

Untouchable

2019
6.4
The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for justice and also to inspire change.
The American Meme

2018

The American Meme

2018
5.7
Paris Hilton, the Fat Jew, and Brittany Furlan have all used social media to achieve massive internet fame. But, American Meme explores, is it worth it?