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1. The Horse Boy (2009)

Unrated | 93 min | Documentary

64 Metascore

A writer documents the journey his family takes to Mongolia to consult with nomadic shamans on the healing of their autistic son.

Director: Michel Orion Scott | Stars: Rupert Isaacson, Kristin Neff, Rowan Isaacson, Kendal Stewart

Votes: 720 | Gross: $0.16M

2. Jig (I) (2011)

PG | 99 min | Documentary, Musical

53 Metascore

Documentary telling the compelling story of the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships.

Director: Sue Bourne | Stars: Joe Bitter, John Carey, Suzanne Coyle, Claire Greaney

Votes: 367 | Gross: $0.16M

3. Lost Angels: Skid Row Is My Home (2010)

Not Rated | 77 min | Documentary, News

Narrated by Catherine Keener, Lost Angeles takes an uncompromising yet life-affirming look at the lives of eight remarkable individuals, people who have found a way to make a life for themselves within the community of homelessness..

Director: Thomas Napper | Stars: Kevin Cohen, Manuel Compito, Danny Harris, Linda Harris

Votes: 663 | Gross: $0.01M

4. Dragonslayer (2011)

Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary

71 Metascore

Josh 'Skreech' Sandoval, a local skate legend and new father in Fullerton, California, has to come to terms with the fact that it's time to grow up and be responsible for his son and family.

Director: Tristan Patterson | Stars: Sid Rocket, Josh 'Skreech' Sandoval

Votes: 559

5. Bomb It (2007)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary

Tells the story of contemporary graffiti, tracing its roots in ancient rock paintings through Picasso to its place in hip-hop culture in 1970's New York City.

Director: Jon Reiss | Stars: Cope 2, Kid Acne, Antonio, Arofish

Votes: 688

6. Brother's Keeper (1992)

R | 104 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery

93 Metascore

This compelling documentary details the strange-but-true murder trial of Delbert Ward, accused of the mercy killing of his brother in rural upstate NY. This real-life murder mystery won the Audience Award at Sundance.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward, Walt Geisler

Votes: 4,282 | Gross: $1.31M

7. Indie Game: The Movie (2012)

Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Drama

73 Metascore

A documentary that follows the journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world.

Directors: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky | Stars: Jonathan Blow, Brandon Boyer, Renaud Bédard, Anthony Carboni

Votes: 21,442

8. My Amityville Horror (2012)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror

48 Metascore

For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975.

Director: Eric Walter | Stars: Daniel Lutz, Susan Bartell, Laura DiDio, Marvin Scott

Votes: 2,076

9. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter

Votes: 2,890

10. Celluloid Bloodbath: More Prevues from Hell (2012)

Not Rated | 103 min | Horror

A collection of 62 over-the-top horror movie prevues from the golden Grindhouse age, spanning the 1960's through the 1980's.

Directors: Jim Monaco, James F. Murray Jr. | Stars: Ginger Lynn, Michelle Bauer, Amy Lynn Best, Conrad Brooks

Votes: 198

11. Skid Row (2007)

R | 80 min | Documentary

A documentary that chronicles Pras Michel's 9-day experiment as a homeless man in downtown Los Angeles.

Directors: Ross Clarke, Niva Dorell, Marshall Tyler | Star: Pras Michel

Votes: 318

12. Skid Row (2007)

R | 80 min | Documentary

A documentary that chronicles Pras Michel's 9-day experiment as a homeless man in downtown Los Angeles.

Directors: Ross Clarke, Niva Dorell, Marshall Tyler | Star: Pras Michel

Votes: 318

13. Bastards of the Party (2005)

95 min | Documentary

Surrounded by death and the brutal lifestyle that feeds it, a Los Angeles gangbanger explores the history of Southern California street gangs from the 1950s through the 1990s in an attempt ... See full summary »

Director: Cle Sloan | Stars: Daryl Gates, Fred Hampton, Joe Hicks, Ericka Huggins

Votes: 551

14. Fame High (2012)

Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary

67 Metascore

Everyone dreams of fame. From the nail-biting freshman auditions to the spectacular year-end performances, Fame High captures the in-class and at-home drama, competition, heartbreak, and ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Hamilton Kennedy | Stars: Brittany Hayes, Ruby McCollister, Zak Astor, Grace Song

Votes: 303

15. 65_RedRoses (2009)

Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary

This personal and touching journey takes an unflinching look into the life of Eva Markvoort as she battles a fatal genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF). At 23, Eva needs a double ... See full summary »

Directors: Philip Lyall, Nimisha Mukerji | Stars: Eva Markvoort, Kina Boyce, Meggan Martin

Votes: 203

16. Bully (I) (2011)

PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary

74 Metascore

A documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America.

Director: Lee Hirsch | Stars: Alex Libby, Lona Johnson, Kelby Johnson, Bob Johnson

Votes: 10,543 | Gross: $4.04M

17. Red Without Blue (2007)

Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary

The intimate bond between two identical twin brothers is challenged when one decides to transition from male to female; this is the story of their evolving relationship, and the resurrection of their family from a darker past.

Directors: Brooke Sebold, Benita Sills, Todd Sills | Stars: Clair Farley, Jennie Farley, Mark Oliver Farley, Scott Farley

Votes: 504

18. A Necessary Death (2008)

Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Thriller

"Documentary Filmmaker looking for suicidal individual to follow from first preparation to final act." Cut from 142 video tapes, this project sheds light on the tragedy following the infamous Internet ad.

Director: Daniel Stamm | Stars: G.J. Echternkamp, Matthew Tilley, Valerie Hurt, Michael Traynor

Votes: 513

19. Bridegroom (2013)

R | 80 min | Documentary

85 Metascore

Shane Bitney Crone's plans to marry Tom Bridegroom in California after the same-sex marriage law is passed takes a tragic turn when his partner of six years accidentally dies and Tom's family refuses Shane from attending the funeral.

Director: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason | Stars: Cindy Bitney, David Crone, Jessica Mitchell, Lizzy Mohl

Votes: 4,632

20. Death by China (2012)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Drama, History

43 Metascore

In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry on this free trade agreement, China ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Navarro | Stars: Martin Sheen, Tom Danjzcek, Dan Fitzpatrick, Bill Loper

Votes: 510 | Gross: $0.04M

21. Where Soldiers Come From (2011)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary

58 Metascore

A documentary that chronicles four years in the lives of childhood friends as they enter a faraway war.

Director: Heather Courtney

Votes: 234 | Gross: $0.04M

22. Restrepo (2010)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History

85 Metascore

A year with one platoon in the deadliest valley in Afghanistan.

Directors: Tim Hetherington, Sebastian Junger | Stars: The Men of Battle Company 2nd of the 503rd Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Juan 'Doc Restrepo, Dan Kearney, LaMonta Caldwell

Votes: 24,424 | Gross: $1.33M

23. Poster Girl (2010)

Not Rated | 38 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

Apple pie cheerleader turned tough-as-nails machine gunner in the Iraq War, Sgt. Robynn Murray comes home to face a new kind of battle she never anticipated.

Director: Sara Nesson

Votes: 362

24. Hell and Back Again (2011)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Action, History

81 Metascore

What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home? Hell and Back Again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and ... See full summary »

Director: Danfung Dennis | Stars: Nathan Harris, Ashley Harris, The Marines of Echo Company, Christian Cabaniss

Votes: 2,348 | Gross: $0.04M

25. Body of War (2007)

Unrated | 87 min | Documentary, War

60 Metascore

The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq is set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion.

Directors: Phil Donahue, Ellen Spiro | Stars: Robert Byrd, Garett Reppenhagen, Cathy Smith, Nathan Young

Votes: 569 | Gross: $0.07M

26. A Second Knock at the Door (2012)

92 min | Documentary, History, News

In the works for over two years, A Second Knock at the Door offers a rare glimpse into the lives of military families dealing with the loss of loved ones to friendly fire. Through ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher E. Grimes | Star: Paul Binder

Votes: 42

27. Of Two Minds (2012)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Of Two Minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling people living with bipolar disorder in America today. Through a combination of intimate... See full summary »

Directors: Douglas Blush, Lisa J. Klein | Stars: Terri Cheney, Carlton Davis, Cheri Keating, Jenifer Lewis

Votes: 303

28. Sky Soldier (2012 TV Movie)

History

Sky Soldier: Vietnam in 3D The Vietnam War is one of the most photographed in history. It was believed that all the images taken during the war were only in 2D -- until now. A recently ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Jennings | Star: Bill Paxton

Votes: 50

29. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode: Vietnam's Unseen War: Pictures from the Other Side (2002)

60 min | Documentary, History

Explorer looks at the Vietnam war from the perspective of North Vietnamese war photographers.

Stars: Keith David, Van Bao, Quang Chung, Quang Dung

Votes: 62

30. The Other F Word (2011)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama

60 Metascore

What happens when a generation's ultimate anti-authoritarians -- punk rockers-- become society's ultimate authorities -- dads? With a large chorus of Punk Rock's leading men - Blink-182's ... See full summary »

Director: Andrea Blaugrund Nevins | Stars: Tony Adolescent, Art Alexakis, Tony Cadena, Rob Chaos

Votes: 2,065 | Gross: $0.05M

31. Shut Up Little Man (2011)

Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama

57 Metascore

When two friends tape-recorded the fights of their violently noisy neighbors, they accidentally created one of the world's first 'viral' pop-culture sensations.

Director: Matthew Bate | Stars: Eddie Lee Sausage, Mitch Deprey, Daniel Clowes, Ivan Brunetti

Votes: 1,330 | Gross: $0.02M

32. Gonzo (2008)

R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

73 Metascore

A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo

Votes: 8,503 | Gross: $1.25M

33. You're Gonna Miss Me (2005)

91 min | Documentary, Music

64 Metascore

Documentary about rock pioneer Roky Erickson, detailing his rise as a psychedelic hero, his lengthy institutionalization, his descent into poverty and filth, and his brother's struggle with their religious mother to improve Roky's care.

Director: Keven McAlester | Stars: Byron Coley, Paul Drummond, 13th Floor Elevators, Don Erickson

Votes: 1,092 | Gross: $0.00M

34. Life 2.0 (2010)

Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary

65 Metascore

This feature-length documentary follows a group of people whose lives are dramatically transformed by a virtual world -- reshaping relationships, identities, and ultimately the very notion of reality.

Director: Jason Spingarn-Koff | Star: Teasa Copprue

Votes: 958

35. Sound and Fury (2000)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

85 Metascore

If you could make your deaf child hear, would you? Academy Award-nominated Sound and Fury follows the intimate, heart-rending tale of the Artinians, an extended family with deaf and hearing... See full summary »

Director: Josh Aronson | Stars: Jaime Leigh Allen, Jemma Braham, Freeda Cat, Scott Davidson

Votes: 1,062 | Gross: $0.11M

36. Dad's in Heaven with Nixon (2010)

Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary

A mother's love and a boy's journey from the darkness of brain damage and autism to the light that is his life today-as an acclaimed artist. An intensely moving story that is ultimately about the triumph and strength of the human spirit.

Director: Tom Murray | Stars: Tom Isenberg, Thomas E. Murray II, Christopher Murray, Connie Murray

Votes: 186

37. Marwencol (2010)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Fantasy

82 Metascore

Documentary about Mark Hogancamp. After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard. Inspired the movie Welcome to Marwen (2018)

Director: Jeff Malmberg | Stars: Mark Hogancamp, Emmanuel Nneji, Edda Hogancamp, Tom Neubauer

Votes: 3,705 | Gross: $0.11M

38. Family Affair (2010)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Family

65 Metascore

At 10 years old, Chico Colvard accidentally shot his older sister in the leg. This seemingly random act detonated a chain reaction that exposed unspeakable realities and shattered his ... See full summary »

Director: Chico Colvard

Votes: 198

39. Crime After Crime (2011)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

72 Metascore

The story of the battle to free Debbie Peagler, an incarcerated survivor of brutal domestic violence. Over 20 years in prison cannot crush the spirit of this determined African-American ... See full summary »

Director: Yoav Potash | Stars: Deborah Peagler, Joshua Safran, Nadia Costa, Yoav Potash

Votes: 558 | Gross: $0.06M

40. Sons of Perdition (2010)

R | 85 min | Documentary

An inside look at former FLDS teens who have become religious refugees in mainstream America.

Directors: Tyler Measom, Jennilyn Merten | Stars: Bruce Barlow, Deloy Bateman, Michelle Benward, Kevin Black

Votes: 741

41. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music

74 Metascore

The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo

Votes: 20,350 | Gross: $1.22M

42. Good Ol' Freda (2013)

PG | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, History

60 Metascore

A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles.

Director: Ryan White | Stars: Freda Kelly, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison

Votes: 2,114 | Gross: $0.14M

43. Methadonia (2005 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary

There's one cure for heroin addiction. But is it a cure? Methadonia is the borderland between high and straight, where recovering heroin addicts on methadone "maintenance" exist.

Director: Michel Negroponte | Stars: Michel Negroponte, Bill, Eddie, George

Votes: 225

44. Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary (2011)

Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary, Action, Drama

THIS LAND IS ... WHOSE LAND? Pedal-Driven delves into the escalating conflict between mountain bikers with their hunger to ride and the federal land managers charged with protecting the ... See full summary »

Director: Jamie Howell

Votes: 35

45. Touching the Void (2003)

R | 106 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama

82 Metascore

The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Simon Yates, Joe Simpson, Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron

Votes: 38,104 | Gross: $4.59M

46. The Real Story (2002–2013)
Episode: The Amityville Horror (2008)

TV-PG | 46 min | Documentary, History

On November 13, 1974, police discovered six members of the De Feo family: father, mother and four of their five children shot dead, at 112 Ocean Avenue in the quiet village of Amityville, ... See full summary »

Director: Virginia Quinn | Stars: Corey Johnson, Barbara Cromarty, Ronald DeFeo, Laura DiDio

Votes: 100

47. 30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode: The Price of Gold (2014)

TV-G | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The Kerrigan - Harding incident that rocked the Olympic and sports world.

Director: Nanette Burstein | Stars: Oksana Baiul, Mahlon Bradley, Vincent Buscemi, Connie Chung

Votes: 1,224

48. Fatherhood Dreams (2007)

Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary

Four gay men allow us into their intimate world of fatherhood.

Director: Julia Ivanova

Votes: 47

49. Out Late (2008)

Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary

This feature film looks at five individuals who made a decisive change later in life-to come out as lesbian, gay, or trans gender, after the age of 55. Why did they wait until their 50's, ... See full summary »

Directors: Beatrice Alda, J Brooke | Stars: Leanna Bradley, Cathy Jambrosic, Walter Rothenburger, Ken Rusk

Votes: 109

50. Making Grace (2004)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary

56 Metascore

Ann Krsul and Leslie Sullivan want to be mothers - together. They complement one another perfectly.Together, they discover the process of creating a family-from selecting a sperm donor and determining who will carry the baby.

Director: Catherine Gund | Stars: Elizabeth Bing, Sami S. David, Dave Johnson, Ann Krsul

Votes: 26 | Gross: $0.00M

51. Lakey Peterson: Zero to 100 (2013)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Sport

Filmmaker Aaron Lieber takes us around the world in this inspiring journey that charts the rise of one the most progressive women in surfing today. 2012 US Open winner, Lakey Peterson, ... See full summary »

Director: Aaron Lieber

Votes: 153

52. Tar Creek (2009)

95 min | Documentary, Drama

Some environmental disasters get attention. Others get fixed. This is America's oldest and worst. And it looks like a third world country.

Director: Matt Myers | Stars: John Frazier, Earl Hatley, Matt Myers, Bob Nairn

Votes: 82

53. Mr. Angel (2013)

68 min | Documentary, Biography

Mr. Angel chronicles the extraordinary life of transgender activist and porn pioneer, Buck Angel. He survived addiction, prostitution, and suicide and now tells a moving story of a man's ... See full summary »

Director: Dan Hunt | Stars: Lux Alptraum, Buck Angel, Elayne Angel, Tyra Banks

Votes: 322

54. Crazy Love (I) (2007)

PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Romance

69 Metascore

The bizarre true story of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach.

Directors: Dan Klores, Fisher Stevens | Stars: Burt Pugach, Linda Pugach, Bob Janoff, Sylvia Hoffman

Votes: 2,828 | Gross: $0.30M

55. Children Underground (2001)

Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary

85 Metascore

A profile of homeless Romanian children who were born victims of the nation's reckless population growth policy during its communist era.

Director: Edet Belzberg | Stars: Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu, Ana Turturica

Votes: 2,452

56. Dope Sick Love (2005 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 93 min | Documentary

When you're a junkie, the money comes and goes--and so does the high. Do relationships stand a chance among addicts? Meet Matt & Tracy and Sebastian & Michelle--two New York City couples ... See full summary »

Directors: Felice Conte, Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud | Stars: Matt, Michelle, Sebastian, Tracy

Votes: 1,148

57. The Woodmans (2010)

Unrated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography

74 Metascore

The story of a family that suffers a tragedy, but perseveres and finds redemption through each other and their work - making art.

Director: Scott Willis | Stars: Francesca Woodman, George Woodman, Betty Woodman, Charles Woodman

Votes: 681 | Gross: $0.04M

58. Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Sport

76 Metascore

Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.

Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Sean Penn, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament

Votes: 13,362 | Gross: $1.29M

59. Serving Life (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary

Actor Forest Whitaker narrates the story of a group of inmate volunteers who staff their own hospice inside a maximum security prison in Louisiana where the average sentence is more than 90 years.

Director: Lisa R. Cohen | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Justin Granier, Burl Cain, Anthony Diggs

Votes: 427

60. Live Nude Girls Unite! (2000)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary

Documentary look at the 1996-97 effort of the dancers and support staff at a San Francisco peep show, The Lusty Lady, to unionize. Angered by arbitrary and race-based wage policies, ... See full summary »

Directors: Vicky Funari, Julia Query | Stars: Julia Query, Jane, Siobhan Brooks, Kristina

Votes: 519 | Gross: $0.05M

61. Waiting for Lightning (2012)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary

45 Metascore

A documentary on pro skateboarder Danny Way's tough childhood and his contributions to the sport, including footage of his jump over the Great Wall of China.

Director: Jacob Rosenberg | Stars: Danny Way, Rob Dyrdek, Travis Pastrana, Laird Hamilton

Votes: 704 | Gross: $0.02M

62. Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (2012)

PG | 90 min | Documentary, Sport

66 Metascore

When six teenage boys came together as a skateboarding team in the 1980s, they reinvented not only their chosen sport but themselves too - as they evolved from insecure outsiders to the most influential athletes in the field.

Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Fred Durst, Shepard Fairey

Votes: 2,729

63. Kurt & Courtney (1998)

R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love.

Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle

Votes: 7,355 | Gross: $0.44M

64. Mile... Mile & a Half (2013)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary

A group of artists hike the John Muir Trail and bring back their experiences. 219 miles in 25 days. Come laugh, limp, sing and walk with us.

Directors: Jason M. Fitzpatrick, Ric Serena | Star: Laura Obiols

Votes: 822

65. Under the Electric Sky (2014)

PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary, Music

42 Metascore

More than 350,000 people celebrate electronic dance music at the 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival.

Directors: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz | Stars: Calvin Harris, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Tiësto

Votes: 618 | Gross: $0.20M

66. Doc of the Dead (2014)

TV-14 | 81 min | Documentary

The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Kyle William Bishop, Charlie Adlard, Joanna Angel, Steven Barton

Votes: 1,364

67. Degenerate Art: The Art and Culture of Glass Pipes (2011)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary

A true documentary of the art and culture of glass pipe-making

Director: Marble Slinger | Star: Jerome Baker

Votes: 200

68. Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Action, Biography

55 Metascore

Each year, 60,000 people from around the globe gather in a dusty windswept Nevada desert to build a temporary city, collaborating on large-scale art and partying for a week before burning a... See full summary »

Directors: Steve Brown, Jessie Deeter | Stars: Harley K. Dubois, Marian Goodell, Larry Harvey, John Law

Votes: 593 | Gross: $0.12M

69. Thin (2006)

TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary

The story of four women suffering from anorexia and bulimia in South Florida.

Director: Lauren Greenfield | Stars: Shelly Guillory, Brittany Robinson, Alisa Williams, Polly Williams

Votes: 2,043

70. Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County (2010 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

A documentary that explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the ... See full summary »

Director: Alexandra Pelosi

Votes: 434

71. Living on One Dollar (2013)

TV-14 | 56 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama

Four young friends set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. Armed with only a video camera, they battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge.

Directors: Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, Chris Temple | Stars: Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, Ryan Christoffersen

Votes: 4,882

72. 12 O'Clock Boys (2013)

TV-MA | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

68 Metascore

Pug, a young boy growing up on a combative West Baltimore block, finds solace in a group of illegal dirt bike riders known as The 12 O'Clock Boys.

Director: Lotfy Nathan | Stars: Coco, Pug, Funmi Sodipo, Steven

Votes: 1,545 | Gross: $0.04M

73. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (2011 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Crime

This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?

Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Jesse Temple, Brad Katinas, Diane Schuler, Jay Schuler

Votes: 6,403

74. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)

TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

83 Metascore

An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.

Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain

Votes: 32,133

75. Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

In this visual essay style documentary, intimate audio of journalist Michael Azerrad's interviews with Kurt Cobain is played over more recently photographed footage of Cobain's Washington state homes and haunts.

Director: AJ Schnack | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Evan Fortin, Nathan Streifel, Michael Azerrad

Votes: 3,849 | Gross: $0.08M

76. The Punk Singer (2013)

Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

75 Metascore

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.

Director: Sini Anderson | Stars: Kathleen Hanna, Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett

Votes: 3,084 | Gross: $0.12M

77. Who Killed Nancy? (2009)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Music, Mystery

35 Metascore

On October 12th 1978 New York Police discovered the lifeless body of a 20 year-old woman, slumped under the bathroom sink in a hotel room. She was dressed in her underwear and had bled to ... See full summary »

Director: Alan G. Parker | Stars: Alan Jones, Steve Dior, George Slattery, Peter Gravelle

Votes: 605

78. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)

Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

71 Metascore

Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.

Directors: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Debra Spinney

Votes: 1,700 | Gross: $0.01M

79. Digging Up the Marrow (2014)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

45 Metascore

A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real.

Director: Adam Green | Stars: Ray Wise, Adam Green, Will Barratt, Josh Ethier

Votes: 5,805

80. Soaked in Bleach (2015)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Crime

50 Metascore

Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.

Director: Benjamin Statler | Stars: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson, Tyler Bryan

Votes: 11,594

81. Making a Murderer (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime

Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.

Stars: Steven Avery, Dolores Avery, Laura Nirider, Allan Avery

Votes: 102,848

82. Head Cases: Serial Killers in the Delaware Valley (2013)

Not Rated | 110 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery

Serial killer Wayne Montgomery committed 41 murders between 1979 and 2007, leaving behind an extensive library of his life's work. Now, a new generation carries on Wayne's legacy in a ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Spadaccini | Stars: Paul McCloskey, Brinke Stevens, Mark Cray, Michael Manfredo Jr.

Votes: 172

83. Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2011)

Not Rated | 121 min | Documentary, Crime

85 Metascore

A further followup of the case of the West Memphis Three and the decades long fight to exonerate them that finally gained traction with new DNA evidence.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Gary Gitchell, Todd Moore, Dana Moore, Pam Hobbs

Votes: 10,869

84. Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996)

Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Crime

A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Tony Brooks, Diana Davis, Terry Wood, Dick Clay

Votes: 18,146

85. Twinsters (2015)

PG-13 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

81 Metascore

Adopted from South Korea, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe that they are twin sisters separated at birth.

Directors: Samantha Futerman, Ryan Miyamoto | Stars: Skylar Astin, Anaïs Bordier, Jacques Bordier, Patricia Bordier

Votes: 4,870

86. My Beautiful Broken Brain (2014)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography

After suffering a stroke at age 34, a woman documents her struggles, setbacks and eventual breakthrough as she relearns to speak, read and write.

Directors: Sophie Robinson, Lotje Sodderland | Stars: David Lynch, Sophie Robinson, Hente Sodderland, Jan Sodderland

Votes: 2,456

87. 60 Days In (2016– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Reality-TV

"60 Days In" offers an unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail. Seven ordinary people volunteer to live among its general population for 60 days, without fellow inmates or staff knowing their secret.

Stars: Ryan Secord, Dion Shepherd Jr., Zachary Holland Baker, Monalisa Johnson

Votes: 3,209

88. Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)

TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Music

63 Metascore

This documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.

Director: Chris Moukarbel | Stars: Sandra Amador, Michael Bearden, Tony Bennett, BloodPop

Votes: 13,694

89. A Haunting on Dice Road: The Hell House (2016)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary

A historically documented paranormal case reopened. Law enforcement investigates mysterious fires, unexplained explosions, and injuries over months of surveillance and polygraphs to solve the mystery and realize a family's worst fears.

Director: Steven 'Prozak' Shippy | Stars: Dave Larsen, Louann Larsen, Bridgette LaJoyce, Julie Larsen

Votes: 562

90. Jesus: Countdown to Calvary (2018 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Fantasy

Hugh Bonneville reveals how a perfect storm of political intrigue, power struggles and clashing religious passions combined, in a single week, to cause the event that changed the world: the killing of Jesus.

Director: Gerry Hoban | Stars: Helen K. Bond, Hugh Bonneville, Paula Fredriksen, Amos Oz

Votes: 114

91. I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter (2019)

TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary, Crime

Teen Michelle Carter's actions shocked a nation - but what really happened behind closed doors? This HBO special showcases the prosecution's point of view and alternately the defense's. Which side do you fall on?

Stars: Jesse Barron, Emily Bazelon, Sam Boardman, Peter Breggin

Votes: 7,862



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