Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "food-and-drink-documentary"

1. Somebody Feed Phil (2018– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure

Phil travels around the world sampling food and tradition with friends and a sense of humor.

Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Rich Rosenthal

Votes: 6,845

2. Food, Inc. 2 (2023)

94 min | Documentary, News

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo team up with authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to examine the modern food industry's efficiency and vulnerabilities.

Directors: Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo | Stars: Michael Pollan, Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, Eric Schlosser, Tony Thompson

Votes: 169

3. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure

Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert

Votes: 6,951

4. Super Size Me (2004)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary

While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh

Votes: 113,442 | Gross: $11.53M

5. The Food That Built America (2019– )

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History

Food will tell the unknown stories of innovation and rivalries behind food industry tycoons Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, C.W. Post, the McDonald brothers and more.

Stars: Campbell Scott, Adam Richman, Jason Liebig, Yohuru Williams

Votes: 1,527

6. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, Zamir Gotta, Todd Liebler

Votes: 7,910

7. Chef's Table (2015–2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Biography

Chef's Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique look at their lives, talents and passion from their piece of culinary heaven.

Stars: Massimo Bottura, Ruth Reichl, Francis Mallmann, Bill Buford

Votes: 17,080

8. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure

Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.

Stars: Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Tess Masazza, Massimo Bottura

Votes: 3,087

9. The Biggest Little Farm (2018)

PG | 91 min | Documentary, Family

Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Director: John Chester | Stars: John Chester, Molly Chester, Todd, Alan York

Votes: 8,938 | Gross: $4.37M

10. Food, Inc. (2008)

PG | 94 min | Documentary, News

An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.

Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards

Votes: 52,267 | Gross: $4.42M

11. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

PG | 81 min | Documentary

A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.

Director: David Gelb | Stars: Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Daisuke Nakazama

Votes: 38,087 | Gross: $2.55M

12. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)

R | 119 min | Documentary

A documentary about Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Asia Argento, Anthony Bourdain, Ariane Bourdain, Christopher Bourdain

Votes: 10,204

13. Sour Grapes (2016)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

Documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top auction houses.

Directors: Reuben Atlas, Jerry Rothwell | Stars: Laurent Ponsot, Jay McInerney, Jefery Levy, Maureen Downey

Votes: 6,012

14. What the Health (2017)

97 min | Documentary

An intrepid filmmaker on a journey of discovery as he uncovers possibly the largest health secret of our time and the collusion between industry, government, pharmaceutical and health organizations keeping this information from us.

Directors: Kip Andersen, Keegan Kuhn | Stars: Kip Andersen, Larry Baldwin, Neal Barnard, Tia Blanco

Votes: 30,591

15. Kiss the Ground (2020)

PG | 84 min | Documentary

A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians band together in a global movement of "Regenerative Agriculture" that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.

Directors: Joshua Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Ray Archuleta, John Wick, Kristin Ohlson

Votes: 7,604

16. Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023)

TV-14 | 83 min | Documentary

A call to action for the officials who have the power to mitigate the danger caused by foodborne pathogens that kill thousands of people in the U.S. every year.

Director: Stephanie Soechtig | Stars: Mindy Brashears, Ben Chapman, Pablo Dayer, Rosa DeLauro

Votes: 2,642

17. The Chef Show (2019–2020)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary

Writer, director, and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Stars: Jon Favreau, Roy Choi, Aaron Franklin, Andrew Rea

Votes: 5,611

18. Good Eats (1999–2012)

TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy

Chef Alton Brown whips up quick recipes and explores the science behind what makes them so tasty.

Stars: Alton Brown, Brett Soll, Vickie Eng, Deb Duchon

Votes: 3,982

19. Fed Up (2014)

PG | 92 min | Documentary

An examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it.

Director: Stephanie Soechtig | Stars: Michele Simon, Katie Couric, Bill Clinton, Michael Pollan

Votes: 12,370 | Gross: $1.54M

20. Rotten (2018–2019)

TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary

Rotten dives deep into the food production underworld to expose the corruption, waste and real dangers behind your everyday eating habits.

Stars: Latif Nasser, Leslie Lopatofsky, Stanley Crawford, Casey Cox

Votes: 4,096

21. SOMM (2012)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary

Four sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

Director: Jason Wise | Stars: Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble, Ian Cauble

Votes: 5,001 | Gross: $0.17M

22. Julia (I) (2021)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

Julia tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women.

Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: José Andrés, Paul Bogaards, Antonietta Brownell, Julia Child

Votes: 1,228

23. Forks Over Knives (2011)

PG | 90 min | Documentary

Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

Director: Lee Fulkerson | Stars: Lee Fulkerson, Matthew Lederman, Alona Pulde, T. Colin Campbell

Votes: 12,709

24. The Automat (2021)

TV-PG | 79 min | Documentary, History

Documentary centers on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery.

Director: Lisa Hurwitz | Stars: Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas

Votes: 1,576

25. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead is an American documentary that chronicles Australian Joe Cross's 60-day journey across the United States, where he embarks on a juice-only fast in a quest to reclaim his health.

Directors: Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr | Stars: Joe Cross, Amy Badberg, Merv Cross, Virginia Cross

Votes: 8,926

26. That Sugar Film (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary

Damon Gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body.

Director: Damon Gameau | Stars: Damon Gameau, Hugh Jackman, Milla Bakaitis, Richard Davies

Votes: 10,876

27. Anthony Bourdain A Cook's Tour (2002–2003)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary

The #1 food writer and television host in the world, Anthony Bourdain reinvented the food travel genre. In his groundbreaking first series, Bourdain travels around the world indulging his taste for local cuisine and eccentric characters.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Maurizio Trombini, Scott Bryan, Scott Abramoff

Votes: 929

28. Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People (2024)

TV-MA | 334 min | Documentary

Superhot spicy peppers are on fire lately, but while most experiment with heat, others live their lives in pursuit of fire.

Stars: Ben Schwartz, Johnny Scoville, Shahina Waseem, Zachary Goot

Votes: 222

29. Ugly Delicious (2018– )

TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Adventure

Chef David Chang travels around the world tasting food from different cultures.

Stars: David Chang, Peter Meehan, Aziz Ansari, Rene Redzepi

Votes: 3,791

30. Street Food: Asia (2019)

TV-G | 30 min | Documentary

Exploring the rich culture of street food in some of the world's most colorful cities.

Stars: Philip Hersh, Caitlyn Elizabeth, Chawadee Nualkhair, Daniel Lee Gray

Votes: 3,250

31. The Layover (2011–2013)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

Host Anthony Bourdain shows you the best places to eat, drink, shop, and visit if you find yourself with a day or two to spare in some of the world's greatest cities.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Eddie Huang, April Brucker

Votes: 1,857

32. Chef's Table: Pizza (2022– )

TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary

Features chefs from all over the world whose creativity elevates an ordinary dish like pizza to an art form, with their unique flavors, inspiring backgrounds, and passion for creating the perfect slice.

Stars: Sarah Minnick, Mia Bianco, Gabriele Bonci, Leo Bianco

Votes: 981

33. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (2021–2023)

TV-14 | 210 min | Documentary, History

Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

Stars: Stephen Satterfield, Jessica B. Harris, Adrian Miller, Larry Callies

Votes: 934

34. Wasted! The Story of Food Waste (2017)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary

Through the eyes of famous chefs, audiences will see how they make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.

Directors: Anna Chai, Nari Kye | Stars: Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, Anthony Bourdain

Votes: 508 | Gross: $0.02M

35. I'll Have What Phil's Having (2015)

60 min | Documentary

In I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING, Rosenthal sets his sights on kitchens both on and off the well-worn gastronomic path, where he meets those who are keeping traditions alive and creating new... See full summary »

Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Allison Janney

Votes: 582

36. Cooked (2016)

60 min | Documentary

As he tries his hand at baking, brewing and braising, acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world.

Stars: Michael Pollan, Samin Nosrat, Isaac Pollan

Votes: 3,150

37. Salt Fat Acid Heat (2018)

Documentary

Docuseries, based on the award-winning book, explores the essence of cooking and the vital ingredients at the heart of a great dish.

Star: Samin Nosrat

Votes: 2,819

38. King Corn (2007)

Unrated | 88 min | Documentary

King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from ... See full summary »

Director: Aaron Woolf | Stars: Bob Bledsoe, Earl L. Butz, Dawn Cheney, Ian Cheney

Votes: 2,089 | Gross: $0.08M

39. A Place at the Table (2012)

PG | 84 min | Documentary

A documentary that investigates incidents of hunger experienced by millions of Americans, and proposed solutions to the problem.

Directors: Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Ken Cook, Mariana Chilton

Votes: 1,238 | Gross: $0.23M

40. The Mind of a Chef (2012–2017)

TV-PG | 23 min | Documentary

Chef David Chang, along with his friends, explore, explain and enjoy food from around the world.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Sean Brock, April Bloomfield

Votes: 1,443

41. Rainier: A Beer Odyssey (2024)

124 min | Documentary

A documentary on the iconic, groundbreaking Rainier Beer TV commercials, which ran from 1974 to 1987.

Director: Isaac Olsen | Stars: Gordon Bowker, Kathy Cain, Mickey Rooney

42. Food Matters (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

Food Matters examines how the food we eat can help or hurt our health. Nutritionists, naturopaths, doctors, and journalists weigh in on such topics as organic food, food safety, raw foodism, and nutritional therapy.

Directors: James Colquhoun, Carlo Ledesma | Stars: Vicky Blewitt, Ian Brighthope, Jerome Burne, Phillip Day

Votes: 4,813

43. Flavorful Origins (2019– )

12 min | Documentary

Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

Stars: Yang Chen, Hao Chen, Vivian Lu

Votes: 750

44. Chef's Table: BBQ (2020)

TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary

The critically-acclaimed series returns for its latest iteration, delving into the smoky, juicy world of barbecue. Featured chefs and pitmasters include Tootsie Tomantez, Lennox Hastie, Rodney Scott, and Rosalia Chay Chuc.

Votes: 1,260

45. What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel (2023– )

Documentary, Family

Follows the actress who now as a mom, has become more concerned about the food she gives her family, she will explore common food mysteries, revealing the shocking truths behind manufactured food.

Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Carlos Parisi, Dariany Santana, Sophia Roe

Votes: 135

46. Taco Chronicles (2019– )

TV-MA | 34 min | Documentary

A journey through the colorful and varied world of Tacos.

Stars: Gustavo Arellano, Mauricio Pimentel, Reyna Mendizábal, Alejandro Salido

Votes: 966

47. Chasing Flavor (2024– )

30 min | Documentary

Carla explores the global influences on American cuisine by tracing iconic dishes' origins in Ghana, Italy, Turkey, and beyond, discovering how diverse cultures shaped flavors that unite on the American plate.

Stars: Carla Hall, Eric Adjepong, Fanerra Dupree, Sameka M. Jenkins

Votes: 51

48. Mondovino (2004)

PG-13 | 135 min | Documentary

A documentary on the impact of globalization on the world's different wine regions.

Director: Jonathan Nossiter | Stars: Albiera Antinori, Allegra Antinori, Lodovico Antinori, Piero Antinori

Votes: 1,508 | Gross: $0.21M

49. Fat Head (2009)

Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary

A comedian replies to the "Super Size Me" crowd by losing weight on a fast-food diet while demonstrating that almost everything you think you know about the obesity "epidemic" and healthy eating is wrong.

Director: Tom Naughton | Stars: Peter Paddon, Tom Naughton, Chareva Naughton, Sally Fallon Morell

Votes: 2,076

50. SOMM: Into the Bottle (2015)

90 min | Documentary

The history, politics, pleasure, and BS of wine told through opening ten very different bottles.

Director: Jason Wise | Stars: Silvia Altare, Brian Carmody, Ian Cauble, Jean-Louis Chave

Votes: 1,935