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1. House (1985)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: William Katt, Kay Lenz, George Wendt, Richard Moll
Votes: 29,995 | Gross: $19.44M
2. Born to Be Wild (2011)
G | 40 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure
This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.
Director: David Lickley | Stars: Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick, Morgan Freeman, Chris Fries
Votes: 3,149 | Gross: $25.89M
3. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
4. Arctic Tale (2006)
G | 90 min | Documentary, Family
Two narratives -- the life cycle of a mother walrus and her calf, and the life of a polar bear and her cubs -- are used to illustrate the harsh realities of existence in the Arctic.
Directors: Adam Ravetch, Sarah Robertson | Stars: Queen Latifah, Katrina Agate, Zain Ali, Preston Bailey
Votes: 1,947 | Gross: $0.83M
5. Island of Lemurs: Madagascar (2014)
G | 39 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure
A documentary that follows Dr. Patricia C. Wright's mission to help lemurs, the highly evolved creatures who arrived on Madagascar millions of years ago as castaways but are now highly endangered.
Director: David Douglas | Stars: Patricia Wright, Morgan Freeman, Hantanirina Rasamimanana
Votes: 1,017 | Gross: $11.26M
6. Nature (1982– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family
Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, George Page, Chris Morgan, David Attenborough
Votes: 840
7. Pandas (2018)
G | 42 min | Documentary, Short
In the mountains of Sichuan, China, a researcher forms a bond with Qian Qian, a panda who is about to experience nature for the first time.
Directors: David Douglas, Drew Fellman | Stars: Kristen Bell, Wen Lei Bi, Rong Hou, Ben Kilham
Votes: 750 | Gross: $2.89M
8. The Science of Interstellar (2015)
51 min | Documentary
The Science of Christopher Nolan's Sci-Fi, Interstellar.
Director: Gail Willumsen | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Kip Thorne, Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Votes: 622
9. Walt & El Grupo (2008)
PG | 106 min | Documentary
The story of the 1941 Goodwill Tour to South America made by Walt Disney and his staff.
Director: Theodore Thomas | Stars: Flávio Barroso, Lee Blair, Mary Blair, James Bodrero
Votes: 453 | Gross: $0.02M
10. Kangaroo Valley (2022)
TV-PG | 76 min | Documentary
Coming-of-age story of a young kangaroo joey called Mala, learning what it takes to survive her incredible first year. Only one in five joeys make it to their first birthday. Mala's greatest enemy is the dingo pack that stalks her family.
Director: Kylie Stott | Star: Sarah Snook
Votes: 412
11. Naked Science (2004– )
60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Documentary series featuring various subjects related to science and technology.
Stars: Eric Meyers, Michael Izquierdo, Rushmore DeNooyer, Roger Tilling
Votes: 349
12. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 339
13. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
14. Breakthrough (2015– )
60 min | Documentary
An anthology of leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. The series intends to bring to life the ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Colter, Sheila Vand, Paul Giamatti, Jason Bateman
Votes: 306
15. Strange Days on Planet Earth (2005– )
240 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Around the globe, scientists are racing to solve a series of mysteries. Unsettling transformations are sweeping across the planet, and clue by clue, investigators around the world are ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Norton, James Oqwang, Claudia Riegel, David Duffy
Votes: 221
16. Saving Luna (2007)
92 min | Documentary
Saving Luna is a feature-length documentary about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family in a remote Vancouver Island fjord. When Luna seeks companionship from ... See full summary »
Directors: Suzanne Chisholm, Michael Parfit | Star: Michael Parfit
Votes: 128
17. In the Land of Milk and Money (2004)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy
Idyllic Suburbia. Mom 'n' Apple Pie. Or not. This outrageous comedy turns suburban America on its head. Mad cow disease, Corporate Greed, Mob Mentality, the Cult of Motherhood, propaganda, ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Emshwiller | Stars: Christopher Coulson, Kim Gillingham, Tom Bower, Janice Davies
Votes: 111
18.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Rob Reiner
(2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Maureen Muldaur
Votes: 92
19. Beyond the Bolex (2017)
94 min | Documentary, Biography
When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that still ... See full summary »
Director: Alyssa Bolsey | Stars: Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, Barbara Hammer
Votes: 89
20. The Dragons of Galapagos (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary
This is the story of the land iguanas as they struggle for survival on the active volcanic island of Fernandina in the Galapagos.
Directors: David Parer, Elizabeth Parer-Cook | Stars: David Attenborough, Nicolas Noxon
Votes: 88
21. Mystic Iran: The Unseen World (2002 Video)
PG | 52 min | Documentary
Mystical practices in Iran. Shoreh Aghadashloo narrated this documentary. Explores practices rarely if ever seen on film before.
Director: Aryana Farshad | Stars: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Aryana Farshad
Votes: 75
22.
Naked Science (2004– )
Episode:
Hubble's Amazing Universe
(2008)
Documentary, Adventure
Hubble Space Telescope is awaiting one final shuttle servicing mission, but why is a telescope worth the risk? Hubble has made numerous discoveries, such as the birth of stars, the death of... See full summary »
Director: Dana Berry | Stars: Phil Plait, John M. Grunsfeld, Jeff Hester, Howard E. Bond
Votes: 74
23. Sound of Sunshine - Sound of Rain (1983)
15 min | Animation, Short
A blind boy visualizes what he hears and experiences on a regular basis.
Director: Caroline Heyward | Stars: Damon Hines, Jimmy Arone, Lisa Bonet, Janet MacLachlan
Votes: 67
24. The Living Edens (1997– )
Not Rated | Documentary
A nature documentary series exploring Earth's most pristine and diverse ecosystems, showcasing their beauty and wildlife.
Stars: Sally Kellerman, Linda Hunt, Peter Coyote, James Coburn
Votes: 62
25. Craft in America (2007– )
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary
CRAFT IN AMERICA, the award-winning documentary series, is a journey to the artists, objects, techniques, and origins of American craft.
Votes: 55
26. Oceans 8 (2004–2006)
Adventure
About a man who lives in a boat in the middle of the ocean and faces challenges from the sea animals.
Votes: 50
27. Wings Over Water (2022)
45 min | Documentary
A documentary filmed in stunning 3D high definition for IMAX. This film will showcase millions of migratory birds, the importance the wetlands of the upper midwest play in their lives, and ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Young | Star: Michael Keaton
Votes: 42
28. Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait (1987 TV Movie)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Biography of the American Painter and Illustrator, Norman Rockwell.
Stars: Mason Adams, Erma Bombeck, Thomas S. Buechner, Robert Coles
Votes: 17
29. Leimert Park: The Story of a Village in South Central Los Angeles (2006)
88 min | Documentary
An extraordinary group of artists and musicians, in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, create an underground arts movement and transform a community.
Director: Jeannette Lindsay | Stars: Kamau Daaood, Dale Davis, Regan Farquhar, Richard Fulton
Votes: 17
30. Terra Antarctica, Re-Discovering the Seventh Continent (2009)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
For six weeks we explored the Antarctic Peninsula by sea kayak, sailboat, foot and small plane, observing the fast changing evolution of this most remote place. Impacted by climate change -... See full summary »
Director: Jon Bowermaster | Star: Jon Bowermaster
Votes: 17
31.
Breakthrough (2015– )
Episode:
Curing Cancer
(2017)
TV-14 | 54 min | Documentary
Maverick doctors supercharge killer T cells, creating a breakthrough treatment for cancer.
Director: Ana Lily Amirpour | Stars: Sheila Vand, Andre Choulika, Carl H. June, Bruce L. Levine
Votes: 16
32.
Strange Days on Planet Earth (2005– )
Episode:
Invaders
(2005)
Documentary, History, Mystery
Director: John Rubin | Stars: Edward Norton, Greg Asner, Jim Carlton, David Duffy
Votes: 15
33.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
The Grizzlies
(1987)
54 min | Documentary, History
Director: Theodore Thomas
Votes: 12
34. Swamp Troop (2009 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Against the dramatic backdrop of riverine forests and wildlife-rich floodplains of Botswana's Okavango Delta, Swamp Troop takes us into the heart of baboon society. We meet Boro, the ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Bailey
Votes: 10
35.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
The Soul of Spain
(1991)
Documentary, History
This program spans Spain to celebrate its history, culture, and traditions.
Votes: 7
36. Keepers of the Wild (1992 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary
National Geographic TV special follows elephant keeper Charlie Gray in Canada, bat keeper Sue Barnard in Georgia, big cat keeper Jack Castor in California, former zookeeper Margaret Cook ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Argo | Star: Glenn Close
38. A Slow Boat to Somewhere (2004)
25 min | Documentary, Short, Action
Ride along on a rustic, and rusting, Polynesian cargo boat as it makes deliveries to 21 of the globe's most isolated coral reef atolls, in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean. Set against ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Bowermaster
39. The Last Frog (1996 TV Movie)
Documentary
"The Last Frog" is a love letter to the frog- and a strange and unnerving murder mystery. Starring our amphibious friends, the drama is supported by a cast of scientific experts and ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Argo | Star: Allison Argo
40.
Nature (1982– )
Episode:
Lost World of the Holy Land
(2003)
TV-PG | Documentary, Family
Animals are a formidable presence in the Bible, which makes reference to over a hundred species, some metaphorically and others literally. But many of those creatures are gone from the Holy Land today, or on the verge of extinction there.
Director: Gail Willumsen | Stars: Asi Alon, Simon Awad, Zachria Ben Moshe, Richard Cansino
41.
The Living Edens (1997– )
Episode:
Glacier Bay: Alaska's Wild Coast
(2001)
Not Rated | Documentary
Southeast Alaska is a land still in the clutches of the last ice age. There are over a hundred glaciers here - massive rivers of ice that flow from the mountains down to the sea. They have ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Young | Star: Peter Coyote
42.
The Living Edens (1997– )
Episode:
Patagonia: Life at the End of the Earth
(1997)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary
Journey to the end of the earth, where the Andes stand like giant skyscrapers above a land of vicious and beautiful extremes. This is a place where strange and awesome creatures like the ... See full summary »
Star: Sally Kellerman
43.
Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth (1999– )
Episode:
Keepers of the Biosphere
(1999)
Star: Lillian Lehman
44.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Pursuit of the Giant Bluefin
(1999)
Documentary, History
Director: Mark Stouffer
45.
Oceans 8 (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Slow Boat to Somewhere
(2004)
26 min | Adventure
Ride along on a rustic, and rusting, Polynesian cargo boat as it makes deliveries to 21 of the globe's most isolated coral reef atolls in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean. Along the ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Bowermaster
46.
Oceans 8 (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Dangerous Archipelago
(2004)
26 min | Adventure
Oceania was the last area on earth to be settled by humans, the last to be discovered by Europeans and the last to be both colonized and de-colonized. The word Polynesia means 'many islands... See full summary »
Director: Jon Bowermaster
47.
Craft in America (2007– )
Episode:
Crossroads
(2012)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
Crossroads: Explore the crossroads of craft where change evolves from global influences and the exciting intersections between the handmade and modern technology.
Director: Carol Sauvion
48.
Craft in America (2007– )
Episode:
Forge
(2013)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary
Exceptional artists forging metal magically transformed by fire. Forging is an ancient method where metal is heated and reheated, strengthened and hammered into sinuous extravagant curves.
Director: Carol Sauvion
49.
Craft in America (2007– )
Episode:
Industry
(2014)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary
Industry explores the business of craft and how artists contribute to local and national economies.
Directors: Carol Sauvion, Rosey Guthrie
50.
Craft in America (2007– )
Episode:
Teachers
(2016)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary
CRAFT IN AMERICA, the award-winning documentary series, is a journey to the artists, objects, techniques, and origins of American craft. Teachers highlights the renowned individuals who are... See full summary »