Top Rated Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 46

Aliens of the Deep

2005

Aliens of the Deep

2005
6.1
James Cameron teams up with NASA scientists to explore the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a submerged chain of mountains that band the Earth and are home to some of the planet's most unique life forms.
Everest

1998

Everest

1998
6.6
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002
7.7
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

2008

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

2008
6.3
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

2022

Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

2022
6.1
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Ascension

2021

Ascension

2021
6.9
The film explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
The Phenomenon

2020

The Phenomenon

2020
6.3
This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."
Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

2018

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

2018
6.6
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm, nobody is leaving the dais unscathed.
Mountain

2017

Mountain

2017
6.9
An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places.
March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

2017

March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

2017
6.9
A young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination.
Man vs. Snake

2015

Man vs. Snake

2015
6.5
1984. One shiny quarter. 44.5 hours of continuous play. The race to be the first gamer in history to score one BILLION points. Until recently, Timothy McVey (not the terrorist) thought he had — for all these years — held the world record on Nibbler.
Disney Presents: Main Street Electrical Parade - Farewell Season

1996

Disney Presents: Main Street Electrical Parade - Farewell Season

1996
5.4
Catch the spark after dark at Disneyland Park. And say farewell to one of the Magic Kingdom's most celebrated traditions - The Main Street Electrical Parade. Where else, but in The Main Street Electrical Parade, could you see an illuminated 40-foot-long fire-breathing dragon? And hear the energy of its legendary melody one last time? It's unforgettable after-dark magic that will glow in your heart long after the last float has disappeared.
To Be Takei

2014

To Be Takei

2014
7.3
Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

2012

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

2012
7.3
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
The Blacksmiths

1895

The Blacksmiths

1895
5
While his aide continuously turns the handle of the bellows, keeping hot a small furnace in front of him, a blacksmith is pounding a piece of metal on an anvil, then plunges the shaft into a tub of water, causing a cloud of vapor in the process.
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

2012

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

2012
7.8
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
The Battle of San Pietro

1945

The Battle of San Pietro

1945
6
This documentary movie is about the battle of San Pietro, a small village in Italy. Over 1,100 US soldiers were killed while trying to take this location, that blocked the way for the Allied forces from the Germans. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
The House I Live In

2012

The House I Live In

2012
7.5
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
The White Diamond

2004

The White Diamond

2004
6.9
This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.
George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

2001

George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

2001
7.5
George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.