Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 16

The Playbook

2020

The Playbook

2020
6.5
Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.
The Movies

2019

The Movies

2019
6.4
Explore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
Rust Valley Restorers

2018

Rust Valley Restorers

2018
7.6
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
Surviving R. Kelly

2019

Surviving R. Kelly

2019
7
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
Sinatra: All or Nothing at All

2015

Sinatra: All or Nothing at All

2015
7.2
An up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra’s life together with rarely seen footage of his famous 1971 “Retirement Concert” in Los Angeles. The film’s narrative is shaped by Sinatra’s song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer’s personal guide through his own life.
The Killing Season

2016

The Killing Season

2016
6.7
Follow documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time – the deaths of ten sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island.
The Life of Mammals

2002

The Life of Mammals

2002
8.3
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
Top Gear

2010

Top Gear

2010
6
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
Yellowstone: One-Fifty

2022

Yellowstone: One-Fifty

2022
7.9
On the 150th anniversary of its founding, Kevin Costner explores Yellowstone National Park to find out if it's still as wild and untouched as it was on the day of its birth, and looks back at the events that led to its preservation.
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

2021

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

2021
6.2
The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
A Killer Uncaged

2020

A Killer Uncaged

2020
6.6
In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018
6.5
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
November 13: Attack on Paris

2018

November 13: Attack on Paris

2018
7.9
Survivors and first responders share personal stories of anguish, kindness and bravery that unfolded amid the Paris terror attacks of Nov. 13, 2015.
History of the Eagles

2013

History of the Eagles

2013
7.6
Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands.
Survivorman

2005

Survivorman

2005
7.7
In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh conditions.
Alexander: The Making of a God

2024

Alexander: The Making of a God

2024
6.3
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022

D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022
6
In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.
Light & Magic

2022

Light & Magic

2022
7.6
Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial Light & Magic, the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of Lucasfilm. Learn what inspired some of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood history, and follow their stories from their earliest personal films to bringing George Lucas’ vision to life.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022
6.1
After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.
Allen v. Farrow

2021

Allen v. Farrow

2021
6.4
The story of one Hollywood's most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen’s relationship with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed.