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1. America Declassified (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Various conspiracy-like theories about events in America.
Stars: Ted Stewart, Mike Baker, Ben McGee, Michele McPhee
Votes: 111
2. Head Rush (2010– )
60 min | Documentary
Cool chemistry is back in the latest volume of Head Rush and Kari is there to take you through those mind-blowing experiments. Uncover the secrets to how Egyptians made their mummies, what ... See full summary »
Stars: Kari Byron, Dean Kamen, Andrew Hendricks
Votes: 24
3. Beyond Tomorrow (2005–2006)
60 min | Documentary
A show dedicated to showcasing developments in science and technology.
Stars: Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Anna Choy, Matt Shirvington
Votes: 64
4. Unit 731 (2015)
60 min | Documentary
Unit 731 explores a side of WWII history that is largely unknown to the Western World. Documenting the development of WWII from the perspective of the Far East Front, the story of the gruesome human research center, UNIT 731, is revealed.
Director: Chris D. Nebe | Stars: Louis Fantasia, Chris D. Nebe
Votes: 92
5. Philosophy of a Knife (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 266 min | Drama, Horror
A graphic docu-drama detailing the history of Unit 731, where thousands of innocent Chinese prisoners of war were fatally experimented on.
Director: Andrey Iskanov | Stars: Tetsuro Sakagami, Tomoya Okamoto, Yukari Fujimoto, Manoush
Votes: 1,688
6. Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
75 min | Documentary
When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ed Bell, Thomas Lennon | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 249
7. The Big Picture with Kal Penn (2015– )
Documentary
A variety of topics are analyzed using interviews and data collection to create information maps with statistics.
Stars: Kal Penn, Gilbert Soto, Eric Cahill, Shane Reinneck
Votes: 178
8. The Big Brain Theory (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
THE BIG BRAIN THEORY: PURE GENIUS searches for America's brightest, boldest, out-of-the-box thinkers and pits them against one another in seemingly impossible engineering challenges. Host ... See full summary »
Stars: Kal Penn, Andrew Stroup, Amy Elliott, Alison Wong
Votes: 206
9. Canada: The Story of Us (2017– )
Drama, History
This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, ... See full summary »
Stars: Sylvie Pamphile, Matthew MacCallum, Steve Rizzo, Jeffrey Barnes
Votes: 116
10. America: The Story of the US (2010)
Documentary, History
Why did the United States become a global superpower? America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that explores the country's remarkable journey.
Stars: Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber, Tom Brokaw, James Meigs
Votes: 1,968
11. Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012)
720 min | Documentary, History
From the power of science to how physics and biology combined to shape our shared journey, experience the human story like it's never been told before.
Stars: Josh Brolin, Richard Machowicz, James Meigs, George Wunderlich
Votes: 1,842
12. The Dark Ages (2007 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The History Channel examines the Dark Ages from the fall of the Roman Empire to the First Crusade.
Director: Christopher Cassel | Stars: Philip Daileader, Kelly DeVries, Bonnie Effros, Adnan Husain
Votes: 460
13. FredHeads: The Documentary (2022)
Documentary
Following a group whose friendships were formed and molded by A Nightmare on Elm Street. They venture out to share the stories of other fans of all ages from around the world whose lives were also changed by the horror film franchise.
Directors: Kim Gunzinger, Paige Troxell | Stars: Ashlee Blackwell, Anthony Brownlee, Jacob Cotner, Robert Englund
Votes: 31
14. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror
Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell
Votes: 5,192
15. Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 400 min | Documentary, Horror
A chronicle of the history of the Friday the 13th franchise.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Corey Feldman, Peter M. Bracke, Samantha Delutri, Kimberly Higgins
Votes: 2,696
16. His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary exploring 30 years of the "Friday The 13th" film series featuring all new interviews with cast and crew from all 12 films and various horror fans and filmmakers.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Natalie Adams, Diane Almeida, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson
Votes: 3,177
17. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror
A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter
Votes: 1,965
18. Halloween: The Inside Story (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
"Halloween: The Inside Story" takes a look at one of the most successful film franchises of all time as it goes behind the scenes of John Carpenter's "Halloween," the "frightfest" that ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Nobile Jr. | Stars: Rob Naughton, Rob Zombie, Anthony Masi, Jeffrey Lyons
Votes: 390
19. 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: 2,891
20. The Planets (1999)
49 min | Documentary
The Planets is a made for television documentary series that explores in depth the planets that make up our solar system.
Stars: Mark Halliley, Sasa Vasilievski, Jerry Soften, Donald Black
Votes: 1,531
21. The Planets (2017– )
58 min | Documentary
Episodes are about individual planets in our solar system
Stars: Erik Dellums, Hakeem Oluseyi, Michael Massimino, Michelle Thaller
Votes: 224
22. Space's Deepest Secrets (2016– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
The stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity beyond the limits to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration.
Stars: David O'Brien, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait
Votes: 289
23. Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible (2008– )
TV-G | 45 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
What first appears to be a send-up of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the real-world science behind the sensationalism. In the pilot episode, the physics behind... See full summary »
Stars: Michio Kaku, Zorikh Lequidre, Luke Crowe, Frank Todaro
Votes: 384
24. Miniverse (2017 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary
Miniverse is an exclusive, original 4K CuriosityStream documentary film that takes viewers on a road trip across the Solar System, scaled down to the size of the continental United States. Astronaut Chris Hadfield hosts.
Director: Douglas Cohen | Stars: Laura Danly, Chris Hadfield, Michio Kaku, Derrick Pitts
Votes: 49
25. Alien Encounters (2012–2014)
TV-PG | 60 min | Sci-Fi
Explore a hypothetical scenario of human's first-contact with alien intelligence. Scientists hypothesize how an encounter might unfold, what technologies might enable our communication and the possible nature of their intentions.
Stars: Hakeem Oluseyi, John Zacchino, Dimitra Jiova, Katie McClave
Votes: 236
26. Science and the Swastika (2001– )
120 min | Documentary, History
Series examining science and morality during the Third Reich; the practice of eugenics and euthanasia in Nazi occupied Europe.
Star: Sebastian Faulks
Votes: 56
27. Mister Tachyon (2018– )
Documentary, Sci-Fi
Part real and part faux documentary about the mysterious Mister Tachyon who explores popular fringe science topics to find the cure for his invisibility.
Stars: Cadence Weapon, Pascal Atuma, Sean McNamara
Votes: 85
28. In Search Of (II)
Drama | Announced
A Brazilian woman must travel to the states to share a family loss, only to find legal challenges and a life altering path.
Director: Adriana Ledesma | Stars: Anna Carvalho, Sabrina Percario, Maarten Swaan, Bella Silverstein
29. In Search of (2002)
Documentary, History
Stars: Mitch Pileggi, Loren Coleman, Kalila Smith, Miriam Van Scott
Votes: 54
30. They Shall Not Grow Old (II) (2018)
R | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Thomas Adlam, William Argent, John Ashby, Attwood
Votes: 38,477 | Gross: $17.96M
31. Apollo 11 (I) (2019)
G | 93 min | Documentary, History
A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins.
Director: Todd Douglas Miller | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Deke Slayton
Votes: 27,228 | Gross: $9.04M
32. 90210: 4ever (2013 TV Movie)
Documentary
The entire cast reviews the history of 90210 and share their feelings about the show their fellow cast members and fans.
Stars: Rebecca Kirshner, Lara Olsen, Patricia Carr, Michael Steger
Votes: 37
33. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.
Stars: Stephen Michaud, Bob Keppel, Kathleen McChesney, Ward Lucas
Votes: 32,942
34. Last Breath (2019)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary
A deep sea diver is stranded on the seabed with 5 minutes of oxygen and no hope of rescue. With access to amazing archive this is the story of one man's impossible fight for survival.
Directors: Richard da Costa, Alex Parkinson | Stars: Duncan Allcock, Kjetil Ove Alvestad, Stuart Anderson, Glenn Brunskill
Votes: 7,318
35. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A documentary about the proposed 1998 Superman Lives feature film that would have starred Nicolas Cage.
Director: Jon Schnepp | Stars: Jon Schnepp, Charlie Oliver, Aaron Blossom, Joey Romero
Votes: 4,708
36. The Family Business (2018– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
By day, the Duncans are an upstanding family who run a thriving exotic car dealership in New York. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. When they come under siege the Duncans will have to stick together or die separately.
Stars: Valarie Pettiford, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Sean Ringgold, Tami Roman
Votes: 1,753
37. Heat (1995)
R | 170 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight
Votes: 719,877 | Gross: $67.44M
38. Addicted to Sexting (2015)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A compelling look at the rise and proliferation of this social phenomenon from several varying perspectives and how the lives of those engaged in it are affected.
Director: Joseph Tosconi | Stars: Lisa Ann, Paul D'Angelo, Nina Hartley, Amie Harwick
Votes: 875
39. Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012– )
Documentary, Biography, Crime
Told by those who brought them to justice, this takes you through the rise and fall of some of the mafia's most notorious outlaws.
Stars: Colin Tierney, Selwyn Raab, Thomas Reppetto, Joseph Coffey
Votes: 181
40. Inside the American Mob (2013– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary film about the Italian Mafia and their organized crime activities in USA, mainly New York, between the '60's to mid '90's. Well documented with plenty of interviews and original... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Polisi, Kenneth Carrella, James Zeiss, Michael Messina
Votes: 925
41. Mobsters (1997–2012)
Documentary
an in depth look with interviews with former associates, law enforcement officials and others as well as reenactments of their criminal activities to show how each real life mobster made an impact on society individually and as a whole.
Stars: Michael McGlone, John Lurie, Selwyn Raab, Ernest Volkman
Votes: 198
42. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 343 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Making of the Mob, is an eight-part docudrama that begins in 1905 and spans more than 50 years, tracing the original five families that led to the modern American Mafia, including the rise ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Bell, Craig Thomas Rivela, Rich Graff, John Binder
Votes: 2,634
43. Gotti: Godfather and Son (2018)
TV-14 | 172 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
John Gotti Jr. tells the story of how he became the man he is today. When you realize that family is more important than the mafia, that's when he steps out of the shadows. The father lives and dies "by the sword." Very sad but moving.
Stars: Bruce Cutler, John Gotti Jr., Larry Mazza, Edward McDonald
Votes: 228
44. Gangland (I) (2007–2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Biography, Crime, History
Follows the evolution and power of gangs across the United States and abroad.
Stars: Julian Sher, Steve Cook, Jamal Neff, Kerrie Droban
Votes: 912
45. 13th (2016)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales
Votes: 37,691
46. From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, History
Dramatized portrayal of the Apollo manned space program.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Nick Searcy, Lane Smith, David Andrews
Votes: 13,231
47. When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
TV-G | 48 min | Documentary, History
Narrated by award-winning actor Gary Sinise, WHEN WE LEFT EARTH is the incredible story of humankind's greatest adventure, as it happened, told by the people who were there. From the early ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Kranz, Gary Sinise, Jim Lovell, Eugene Cernan
Votes: 2,044
48. Moon Machines (2008– )
Documentary
A collection of documentaries about project apollo,from the designers and engineers viewpoint.Each episode focused on individual components or equipment for the Apollo programme.
Stars: Robert Seamans, Bill Stoney, Sonny Morea, Cliff Hess
Votes: 411
49. The Last Man on the Moon (2014)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
When Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan stepped off the moon in December 1972 he left his footprints and his daughter's initials in the lunar dust. Only now is he ready to share his epic but deeply personal story of fulfillment, love, and loss.
Director: Mark Craig | Stars: Eugene Cernan, Fred 'Baldy' Baldwin, Alan Bean, Barbara Butler
Votes: 3,572 | Gross: $0.05M
50. The Mars Generation (2017)
97 min | Documentary
Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.
Director: Michael Barnett | Stars: Bob Behnken, Alayna Bidlack, Niko Blanks, Charles F. Bolden Jr.
Votes: 1,034
51. The Search for Life in Space (2016)
Not Rated | 32 min | Documentary, Short
Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything...signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. With ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Amezdroz | Stars: Lisa Kaltenegger, Malcolm McDowell, Carl Sagan
Votes: 729
52. The Beginning and End of the Universe (2016)
Documentary
Two documentary movies, the first discuss the theory of the beginning of the universe (big bang theory), while the other includes the ending theories.
Star: Jim Al-Khalili
Votes: 658
53. Edge of the Universe (2002– )
49 min | Documentary
Leading astronomers reveal the latest discoveries about death-trap planets, asteroids, comets and other wonders of the cosmos.
Stars: John Hurt, Steven Ostro, Riccardo Scarpa, David Spergel
Votes: 221
54. The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries (2012– )
Not Rated | Documentary
Everything we now know about the universe-from the behaviour of quarks to the birth of entire galaxies-has stemmed from scientists who've been willing to ponder the unanswerable.
Star: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Votes: 296
55. The Universe (2007–2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists.
Stars: Erik Thompson, Alex Filippenko, Laura Danly, Clifford V. Johnson
Votes: 5,932
56. How the Universe Works (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Stars: Phil Plait, Michelle Thaller, Richard Lintern, Mike Rowe
Votes: 7,251
57. Through the Wormhole (2010–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there ... See full summary »
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Sean Carroll, Michio Kaku, Kip Thorne
Votes: 18,435
58. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)
88 min | Documentary
In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Melissa Ricci, Christopher Goh
Votes: 5,550
59. The Story of God with Morgan Freeman (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Robert Thurman, Amir Hussain, Jodi Magness
Votes: 5,336
60. Explained (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 18 min | Documentary
A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.
Stars: Estelle Caswell, Samira Wiley, Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan
Votes: 9,945
61. Restrepo (2010)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
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: 24,425 | Gross: $1.33M
62. I Am Alive: Surviving the Andes Plane Crash (2010 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary
On Friday, the 13th of October, 1972, a charter plane carrying 45 passengers, including a college rugby team, vanished over the desolate, snow-covered Andes Mountains. For 72 days, the world thought they were dead.
Director: Brad Osborne | Stars: James Lentzsch, Benjamin Josse, Kelly Haitz, Cindy Latch
Votes: 519
63. Dark Matters: Twisted But True (2011–2012)
30 min | Documentary, Horror, Sci-Fi
Delves into the most unusual research ever conducted, including attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head transplantation studies. Cutting-edge CGI ... See full summary »
Stars: John Noble, Jim Ottaviani, Sean Montgomery, David Maiullo
Votes: 915
64.
The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers (2009– )
Episode:
Michio Kaku
(2011)
Biography
Star: Michio Kaku
65. Master Blasters (2005– )
Reality-TV, Sci-Fi
Master Blasters is reality TV show that pits several teams of 'rocketry experts', mostly talented amateurs, who like to launch very unusual items into the sky. Two teams are brought ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Franz, Erik Gates, Gregory Dean Lawson, Veni Van Norman
Votes: 28
66. Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer (2020)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
After nearly 40 years of silence, Elizabeth Kendall Ted Bundy's former girlfriend and her daughter Molly share their experiences with unsettling new details about the notorious serial killer.
Stars: Elizabeth Kendall, Molly Kendall, Steve Winn, Rich Bundy
Votes: 3,092
67. The Devil Next Door (2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime, History
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous German death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Stars: Yoram Sheftel, Eli Gabay, Michael Shaked, Eli Rosenbaum
Votes: 15,093
68. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020)
TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Crime
Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger investigates the tragic death of an 8-year-old California boy who endured horrific abuse by his mother and her boyfriend, along with the fractured and complex systems that failed to protect him.
Stars: William Guirola, Wyatt Hinz, Alfredo Tavares, Adam Saunders
Votes: 13,582
69. The Confession Killer (2019)
TV-14 | 48 min | Documentary, Crime
Henry Lee Lucas was known as America's most prolific serial killer, admitting to hundreds of murders, but, as DNA results contradict his confessions, will they expose the biggest criminal justice hoax in U.S. history?
Stars: Bob Prince, Nan Cuba, Hugh Aynesworth, Phil Ryan
Votes: 10,320
70. The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Martha Ratliff
Votes: 27,233
71. Secrets of the Underground (2017– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Using cutting-edge technologies such as ground penetrating radar (GPR), LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and 3-D imaging, scientists research fascinating underworlds of secret tunnel ... See full summary »
Stars: Rob Nelson, Stefan Burns, Tim Bechtel, Adam Cho
Votes: 182
72. Joe Rogan Questions Everything (2013– )
Documentary, Mystery
Each week, Joe investigates a different area of the unexplained. One week it may be a government cover-up or an extraterrestrial encounter, and the next he'll be on the trail of a mythical creature that we've all heard about.
Stars: Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Ari Shaffir, Reuben Langdon
Votes: 699
73. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary
From the facts behind the NSA spying scandals ("Big Brother") and the Boston Bombings ("American Terrorists") to America's secret prisons, Scientology, the Gold conspiracy and America's doomsday plans, this series features in-depth interviews with top journalists, law enforcement officials and whistleblowers.
Stars: Jonathan Adams, Barry Aird, Lance Reddick, Ronald Kessler
Votes: 962
74. Brad Meltzer's Lost History (2014– )
Reality-TV
Brad tries to discover the location of key items lost throughout history.
Stars: Robert Pearlman, Lee Pfeiffer, Kristian Comer, Christopher Haley
Votes: 245
75. Decoded (2010–2012)
60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Novelist Brad Meltzer and a team of investigators delve into historical mysteries.
Stars: Brad Meltzer, Buddy Levy, Christine McKinley, Scott Rolle
Votes: 799
76. Forbidden History (2013– )
Documentary, History
Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations. Have these stories been omitted from the history books?
Stars: Jamie Theakston, Andrew Gough, Lynn Picknett, Dominic Selwood
Votes: 336
77. In Search of... (2018– )
41 min | Documentary
Documentary series hosted by Zachary Quinto based on the 1970s series that examined unexplained phenomena from all over the world.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Andrew Gough, Eddie Schmidt, Joshua P. Warren
Votes: 505
78. A Wilderness of Error (2020)
TV-MA | 236 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the evidence in the case against MacDonald, who was convicted in 1979 of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters. A Green Beret physician, MacDonald claimed that the murders were committed by drug-crazed hippies.
Stars: Errol Morris, Clay Boulware, John Morgan, Logan Stearns
Votes: 1,104
79. Secrets of Great British Castles (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History
Historian Dan Jones explores the millennium of history behind six of Great Britain's most famous castles: Warwick, Dover, Caernarfon, the Tower of London, Carrickfergus, and Stirling.
Stars: Dan Jones, Christophe Lombardi, Jay Dee, Ronald Hutton
Votes: 1,235
80. A History of Britain (2000–2002)
60 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.
Stars: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 945
81. Inside the Medieval Mind (2008– )
60 min | Documentary, History
In Inside the Medieval Mind, one of the world's greatest authorities on the Middle Ages, Professor Robert Bartlett of St Andrews University, investigates the intellectual landscape of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Bartlett, Hugh Gilbert
Votes: 142
82. In Search of Medieval Britain (2008– )
30 min | Documentary, History
Art historian Alixe Bovey follows the Gough Map, the oldest surviving road map of Britain, in search of the country as it was in the medieval era.
Star: Alixe Bovey
Votes: 24
83. In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
PG | 100 min | Documentary, History
The crew members of NASA's Apollo missions tell their story in their own words.
Director: David Sington | Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Mike Collins
Votes: 6,929 | Gross: $1.13M
84. Enslaved (2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History
A look at 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World, from the perspective of three different storylines.
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Kinga Philipps, Simcha Jacobovici, Ty Hurley
Votes: 665
85. A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Rodney Ascher tackles the question "are we living in a simulation?" with testimony, philosophical evidence and scientific explanation in his quest for the answer.
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Nick Bostrom, Joshua Cooke, Erik Davis, Philip K. Dick
Votes: 2,183
86. Astronauts Gone Wild: An Investigation Into the Authenticity of the Moon Landings (2004 Video)
53 min | Documentary
Astronauts Gone Wild: An Investigation Into the Authenticity of the Moon Landings is a 2004 documentary film produced and directed by Bart Winfield Sibrel, a Nashville, Tennessee-based ... See full summary »
Director: Bart Sibrel | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean
Votes: 65
87. John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (2021)
TV-14 | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The chilling story of one of the world's most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.
Stars: Terry Sullivan, Philip Hersh, Jay Levine, Lawrence Finder
Votes: 2,099
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