Top Rated Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 84

ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black

2018

ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black

2018
6.6
This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging liberal ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood

2018

Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood

2018
6.7
An exciting and unsettling cinematic journey through the life, work and torments of Caravaggio.
The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

1991

The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

1991
7
Documentary of the making of the sequel to the popular Schwarzenegger film, The Terminator.
FAR. The Story of a Journey around the World

2017

FAR. The Story of a Journey around the World

2017
8.6
Documentary about the journey of Patrick Allgair and Gwendolin Weisser, who travelled over 100,000 kilometres on foot and by hitchhiking. Starting in Freiburg, Germany, they travelled eastwards for three and a half years, passing through Ukraine, Russia, China, Japan and Mexico on their way around the world.
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021
7.1
The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web

2017

Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web

2017
6.6
The larger-than-life story of Kim Dotcom, the 'most wanted man online', is extraordinary enough, but the battle between Dotcom and the US Government and entertainment industry—being fought in New Zealand—is one that goes to the heart of ownership, privacy and piracy in the digital age.
Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It

2015

Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It

2015
6.6
A documentary exploring how money and the trading of value has evolved, culminating in Bitcoin.
Dark Horse

2015

Dark Horse

2015
5.4
The larger than life true story of how a barmaid in a poor Welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their resources to compete in the "sport of kings" with a racehorse they would breed and raise.
Mission Blue

2014

Mission Blue

2014
7.4
This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle's campaign to save the world's oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste.
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015
7.4
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
The Green Prince

2014

The Green Prince

2014
7.2
This real-life thriller tells the story of one of Israel’s prized intelligence sources, recruited to spy on his own people for more than a decade. Focusing on the complex relationship with his handler, The Green Prince is a gripping account of terror, betrayal, and unthinkable choices, along with a friendship that defies all boundaries.
The Little Girl and Her Cat

1899

The Little Girl and Her Cat

1899
5.8
A little girl sits at a table, holding a container of what appears to be some sort of food. Suddenly there's a flash of movement: a tortoiseshell cat, with long hair and a very furry tail, has leapt onto the table.
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat

1896

Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat

1896
6.1
Filmed in 1896 by Alexandre Promio for the Lumière company, this short actuality presents one of the earliest traveling shots in cinema. With the camera mounted on a gondola, the film glides along Venice’s Grand Canal, capturing passing gondolas, bustling waterfront activity, and the city’s iconic architecture from a moving perspective. This simple yet groundbreaking technique introduced audiences to a new way of experiencing motion on screen.
Sandow: The Strong Man

1894

Sandow: The Strong Man

1894
5.1
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis

2003

Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis

2003
7.2
Louis Theroux travels to California to meet the man dubbed "the most dangerous racist in America"; Tom Metzger. Louis meets him, his family and his publicity manager as well as following him to skinhead rallies and on a visit to Mexico.
Buffalo Dance

1894

Buffalo Dance

1894
4.7
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Filmed again at the Black Maria studios by both Dickson and Heise the 'Buffalo Dance' warriors were named as Hair Coat, Parts His Hair and Last Horse. Its quite strange seeing these movies at first they all stand around waiting to begin and as they start some of the dancers look at the camera in an almost sad way at having lost their way of life.
Mysterious Object at Noon

2000

Mysterious Object at Noon

2000
6.4
A camera crew travels through Thailand asking villagers to invent the next chapter of an ever-growing story.
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

2011

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

2011
7.8
Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon.
The Arbor

2010

The Arbor

2010
7.2
The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

2010

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

2010
7.4
"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.