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1. Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.
Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Edward Asner, Pat Benatar, Jerry Brown, Johnny Carson
Votes: 41,417 | Gross: $1.72M
2. Powaqqatsi (1988)
G | 99 min | Documentary, Music
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II
Votes: 8,871 | Gross: $0.59M
3. Billy Connolly's World Tour of Ireland, Wales and England (2002– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Entertaining travelogue of England, Ireland and Wales presented by Billy Connolly, also includes clips from his popular stand-up performances on tour.
Star: Billy Connolly
Votes: 221
4. Of Time and the City (2008)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, Biography
A filmmaker looks at the history and transformation of his birthplace, Liverpool, England.
Director: Terence Davies | Stars: Terence Davies, George Harrison, Jack Hawkins, John Lennon
Votes: 2,251 | Gross: $0.03M
5. Britain's Best Drives (2009– )
30 min | Documentary
Richard Wilson drives a selection of cars from the 1950s on scenic drives of the UK which were recommended in 1950s guidebooks.
Stars: Richard Wilson, Christopher Slade, Peter Randall, Hunter Davies
Votes: 28
6. How We Built Britain (2007)
Documentary, History
A journey through some of Britain's greatest historic buildings to examine their impact and influence on the country's architectural and social history.
Star: David Dimbleby
Votes: 69
7. Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island (1999– )
25 min | Comedy, Documentary
Following his enormously successful book "Notes From a Small Island", American travel writer Bill Bryson sets off on a new tour of Britain. Starting at Dover, where he recalls his first ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Queen Elizabeth II, Alexei Sayle
Votes: 52
8. Victoria's Empire (2007)
58 min | Documentary
Victoria Wood is on a mission: to visit the most intriguing places in the world named after Victoria, Queen of the old British Empire. And we're not just talking the London coach station ... See full summary »
Stars: Victoria Wood, Les Hiddins, Freddie McGregor, Lindsay Perigo
Votes: 39
9. The Queen's Palaces (2011– )
TV-PG | 171 min | Documentary
Fiona Bruce fronts this eye-opening new three-part series on the stories behind Britain's official royal residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Stars: Fiona Bruce, Kathryn Jones, Ian Mortimer, Hugh Roberts
Votes: 90
10. Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work (2007–2008)
90 min | Documentary
A fly-on-the-wall documentary following the British Royal Family for a year.
Stars: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, King Charles III, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 127
11. Lost Civilizations (1995– )
40 min | Documentary
From the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Hans-Peter Bögel, James Wright, Richard Neave
Votes: 96
12. Venice (2004– )
240 min | Documentary
Documentary series telling the story of the birth of Venice, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world.
Stars: Francesco da Mosto, Alessandro Bressanello
Votes: 140
13. Paris (2007– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series that charts the history of France's capital and its emergence as the world's most stylish and romantic city.
Star: Sandrine Voillet
Votes: 50
14. La légende vraie de la tour Eiffel (2005 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
This movie is a docudrama relating the early history of the Eiffel Tower: From the planning to its first military use.
Director: Simon Brook | Stars: Jacques Frantz, Nicolas Vaude, Bruno Esposito, Nicky Marbot
Votes: 80
15. Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets (1984)
59 min | Documentary
Follow the scientific expedition of John Wesley Powell who mapped the canyon and boated the Colorado River rapids into modern times.
Director: Kieth Merrill | Stars: Daniel T. Majetich, Coby Jordan, Bruce Simballa, Stuart Reeder
Votes: 270 | Gross: $52.80M
16. Stephen Fry in America (2008)
60 min | Documentary
English actor-comedian Stephen Fry travels through the US regions by London cab.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Russell Means, Ted Turner, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 1,774
17. New York: A Documentary Film (1999– )
600 min | Documentary, History
Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, Mike Wallace
Votes: 1,118
18. Charley Boorman: Ireland to Sydney by Any Means (2008– )
363 min | Documentary
Charley Boorman travels from Ireland to Australia by local means of transport. After several training courses and some minor route alterations, the three team members are ready.
Stars: Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin, Paul Mungeam, Lucy Trujillo
Votes: 465
19. Long Way Down (2007)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary
Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Votes: 6,684
20. Long Way Round (2004–2010)
TV-PG | 32 min | Documentary, Adventure
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a grueling quest to motorbike from London to New York. Going east through Europe, Asia and then to Alaska, they experience different cultures and have to overcome the elements and adversity.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Votes: 15,258
21. 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: 944
22. Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby (2008– )
Not Rated | 245 min | Documentary
Jonathan Dimbleby makes an epic journey from one end of Russia to the other killing cliches and reveling in the unpredictable.
Stars: Jonathan Dimbleby, Valentin Khagdaev, Olga Fleshler, Tatiana Baukova
Votes: 118
23. Great Southern Land (2012– )
Documentary
In Great Southern Land, Professor Steve Simpson takes viewers on a unique journey across Australia looking at the daily workings of a modern nation from a truly revealing perspective above.
... See full synopsis »
Star: Steven Simpson
Votes: 7
24. The Story of India (2007– )
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History
Michael Wood visits places and interviews experts all over India to cover the great chapters of the subcontinent's history.
Stars: Michael Wood, Chris Baily
Votes: 1,097
25. Joanna Lumley's Nile (2010)
Documentary
In search of the actual source of the Nile
Stars: Joanna Lumley, Ramy Romany
Votes: 278
26. Egypt (2005)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Dramatization of the great discoveries of ancient Egypt, from the exploration of tombs in the early 1800s, to the unraveling of the Rosetta Stone to translate the ancient language on the tombs, to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Stars: Andrew Sachs, Neji Nejah, Elliot Cowan, Stuart Graham
Votes: 835
28. Here to Stay (2007– )
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Michael Hurst, Ewen Gilmour, Jackie Clarke, Theresa Healey
29. North (2011– )
22 min | Documentary
Two hugely popular, award winning TV ONE series together in one pack. Marcus Lush, one of New Zealands favourite broadcasters takes us on a personal journey of exploration, firstly through ... See full summary »
Star: Marcus Lush
30. South (1919)
TV-G | 88 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The ship sails south, breaking the ice, and ultimately getting trapped by the fast-changing weather. The ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Hurley | Stars: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley, J. Stenhouse, L. Hussey
Votes: 611
31. Snow, Sand and Savages: The Life of Frank Hurley (1972)
47 min | Documentary
Director: Anthony Buckley | Star: Leo McKern
33. Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007– )
54 min | Documentary, History
This documentary tells the real story of the life and times of Captain James Cook; the greatest explorer in history who traveled to Australia and New Zealand. His three voyages pushed the ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Young, Bridget Bezanson, Vanessa Collingridge, Huw Lewis-Jones
Votes: 72
34. The Wahine Disaster (2008)
53 min | Documentary
The Wahine Disaster Documentary, directed by Sharon Barbour, details the stories of passengers who survived the blackest day in Wellington's history. This film features a striking ... See full summary »
Director: Sharon Barbour
Votes: 9
35. Documentary New Zealand: Trio at the Top (2001 TV Movie)
Documentary
Stars: Chris Amon, Jack Brabham, Denny Hulme, Bruce McLaren
36. London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012 TV Special)
352 min | Sport
The world's best all-round sporting event returns in 2012, this time in London, and England's capital has a lot in store.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Kirstie Abbott, Afia Abusham, Sarah Jane Adams, Nona Ahamat
Votes: 3,223
37. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 219,842
38. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI.
Stars: Nikolay Drozdov, Kenneth Branagh, Avery Brooks, Craig Sechler
Votes: 6,870
40.
Galapagos (2006)
Episode:
Islands That Changed the World
(2006)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary
When Charles Darwin visited the Galapágos Islands on September 15th 1835, his experiences and studies of the unique environment would come to change the understanding of life on Earth.
Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe, Tom Hiddleston, Stacy Keach
Votes: 74
41. Wild Weather (2014– )
Not Rated | 174 min | Documentary
Richard Hammond gets right in amongst real weather to learn and discover how weather works.
Stars: Richard Hammond, Reed Timmer, Joshua Wurman, Craig Zehrung
Votes: 94
42. Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television (2002 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary traces the extraordinary television career of the legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, a BBC staple and one of the most respected pioneers of the nature documentary.
Stars: Michael Palin, David Attenborough, Richard Attenborough
Votes: 114
43. Kingdom of Plants 3D (2012)
50 min | Documentary
3D technology reveals a whole new dimension in the lives of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful. In this sensational series, shot over the course of a year, David ... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Tim Cragg, Anthony Geffen, Oliver Page
Votes: 1,051
44.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Migration
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
How one lion family - the Ntudu pride - struggles to survive until the return of the great migration of wildebeest and zebra to the Serengeti in Africa.
Director: Peter Bassett | Stars: David Attenborough, Owen Newman
Votes: 150
45.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Tide
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
The sardine run, which takes place each winter along the South African coast. Dolphins first find the sardines and gannets, seals, sharks and whales follow for the biggest fish supper on the planet.
Stars: David Attenborough, Didier Noirot, Joe Stevens, Steve Benjamin
Votes: 135
46.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Flood
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
In Africa, a great flood in the Okavango turns four thousand square miles of arid plains into a wetland. The lush grass attracts elephants, deer, zebra, buffalo and hippos come for the water.
Director: Peter Bassett | Stars: David Attenborough, Mike Holding, Martin Dohrn, Peter Bassett
Votes: 127
47.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Melt
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
As winter finally passes and the sun climbs over the Arctic, the 4,000,000 square mile ice-sheet rapidly begins to melt, revealing an archipelago of islands, channels and seas. For the ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bassett | Stars: David Attenborough, Tom Fitz, Joe Stevens, Paul Beilstein
Votes: 160
48.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Feast
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
After a seemingly endless icy winter, the Arctic coast of Alaska and British Columbia, and the the northern Pacific which washes it, warm and bloom more intensely then the Amazon forest. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bassett | Stars: David Attenborough, Shane Moore, David Reichert, Joe Stevens
Votes: 119
49.
Nature's Great Events (2009)
Episode:
The Great Salmon Run
(2009)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
The annual return from the Pacific Ocean of millions of salmon to the streams where they were born in North America in order to spawn and die. Grizzly bears depend for their survival on this event, too.
Stars: David Attenborough, Jeff Turner
Votes: 171
50. Natural World (1983– )
60 min | Documentary
Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.
Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Andrew Sachs
Votes: 773
51. Sharkwater (2006)
PG | 89 min | Documentary
An investigation of sharks' importance to ecosystems and humankind's mass destruction of shark species worldwide.
Director: Rob Stewart | Stars: Rob Stewart, Paul Watson, Erich Ritter, Boris Worm
Votes: 5,033 | Gross: $0.85M
52. Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives (1989)
156 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's comprehensive study of fossils, which give many clues to how life existed on pre-historic Earth.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 886
53. Prehistoric Park (2006)
60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
Nigel Marven travels back in time to rescue exotic creatures on the brink of extinction. CGI is used to create animals no longer seen on earth, from woolly mammoths, and T Rex, to dinosaur-eating crocodiles.
Stars: Rod Arthur, Suzanne McNabb, Nigel Marven, David Jason
Votes: 1,773
54. Walking with Prehistoric Beasts (2001)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Documentary
Using the latest digital technology, the era between the dinosaurs and man is superbly recreated by the BBC and Discovery Channel in another winning production from the coalition.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Stockard Channing, Larry Agenbroad, Frank Fish
Votes: 3,273
55. The Human Body (1998)
50 min | Documentary
The BBC explores the human body from the inside out as never before.
Stars: Robert Winston, Andrew Blackall, Phillippa, Jeff
Votes: 731
56. Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends (1998–2000)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux documents some of the US's most bizarre happenings, events and rituals, by getting involved himself.
Stars: Louis Theroux, David Paul, J.J. Michaels, Randy James
Votes: 3,327
57. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.
Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Mark Alpiger, Adam Wood
Votes: 37,562 | Gross: $0.68M
59. James May's Man Lab (2010– )
60 min | Documentary
James May and the Man Lab crew set out build, solve, invent and generally do manly things.
Stars: James May, Sim Oakley, Rory Barker, Oz Clarke
Votes: 1,036
60. Toy Stories (2009–2014)
60 min | Documentary
James May travels all over Britain to show the origins of some toys, and creates amazing things with them.
Stars: James May, Sim Oakley, Oz Clarke, Tiff Needell
Votes: 1,181
61. Worst-Case Scenario (2010)
Adventure, Reality-TV
Bear Grylls teaches lessons on how to survive in the worst case scenarios.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Nell Teare, Mannie De Castro, Clinton 'Ton' Jones
Votes: 545
62. The Chaser's War on Everything (2006–2009)
26 min | Comedy
The show features sketches mocking social and political issues, and often feature comedic publicity stunts.
Stars: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello
Votes: 2,741
63. National Geographic: Inside 9/11 (2004– )
240 min | Documentary
Inside 9/11 provides insight into the events that led up to 9/11 by tracing the timeline from al Qaeda's earliest origins through the aftermath of 9/11 and the ongoing investigation.
Stars: Rohan Gunaratna, Terry McDermott, Patrick Fitzgerald, Yosri Fouda
Votes: 537
64. Modern Marvels (1993– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
Stars: Lloyd Sherr, Harlan Saperstein, Adam Richman, William Atwater
Votes: 2,161
65. Adventures in Architecture (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
Historian and writer Dan Cruickshank celebrates architecture as a creative force as he explores the world's greatest cities, buildings and monuments.
Star: Dan Cruickshank
Votes: 129
66. Build It Bigger (2006–2011)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary
Architect Danny Forster gets up close and personal with mega construction. Along the way, Danny explores design and construction of amazing structures. Danny loves what he does, brings some... See full summary »
Stars: Danny Forster, Margaret Teo, Yvonne Von Hartel, Jim Heverin
Votes: 396
67. Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Drama-documentary series which describes some of the key technological achievements of the industrial age.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Ron Cook, John Walters, Michael Carter
Votes: 477
68. Root of All Evil? (2006 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Richard Dawkins' highly critical documentary attacks the pulsing heart of all mainstream religion- faith; with special focus on Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Contains repeated ... See full summary »
Director: Russell Barnes | Stars: Yousef Al-Khattab, Richard Dawkins, Ted Haggard, Richard Harries
Votes: 3,865
69. The Enemies of Reason (2007 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Scientist Richard Dawkins turns a hostile eye on the world of alternative medicine.
Director: Russell Barnes | Stars: Derren Brown, Deepak Chopra, Richard Dawkins, Chris French
Votes: 1,853
70. The Genius of Charles Darwin (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
In this three-part series Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary scientist and bestselling author, takes us on a journey of discovery. How does evolution work? How do we know it's true - and why... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Dawkins, The Naked Cowboy, Steven Pinker
Votes: 999
71. Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002 Video)
Unrated | 95 min | Documentary
Filmmaker/Comic Writer Kevin Smith interviews comic book legend Stan Lee about his life and work in comics.
Director: Scott Zakarin | Stars: Stan Lee, Kevin Smith, Joan Lee
Votes: 941
72. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
TV-14 | 119 min | Documentary
A look at 1970s Hollywood when it was known as New Hollywood, and the director was the star of the movie.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Dennis Hopper, Peter Bogdanovich, Sam Peckinpah
Votes: 3,090
73.
Century of Cinema (1995–1998)
Episode:
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
(1995)
225 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Martin Scorsese describes his initial and growing obsession with films from the 1940s and 50s as the art form developed and grew with clips from classics and cult classics.
Directors: Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Allison Anders, Kathryn Bigelow, Francis Ford Coppola
Votes: 5,136
74. The Color of War (2001– )
TV-PG | 780 min | History, War
A series featuring actual color footage of World War II.
Stars: Carlos E. Campos, Peter Coyote, Lance J. Holt, Mirage Zamprioli
Votes: 157
75. The Battleships (2000)
205 min | Documentary
The story of how the Battleship was used and not used as the ultimate weapon of war during its day up to its demise.
Directors: Peter Butt, Rob McRuley | Star: Robyn Williams
Votes: 20
76. Inside the Titanic (2012 TV Movie)
Documentary
Dramatised documentary showing the disaster of the Titanic from a unique point of view.
Director: Richard Dale
Votes: 38
77. A Force More Powerful (1999)
TV-G | 110 min | Documentary
This two-part Emmy-nominated series explores one of the 20th century's most important but least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all ... See full summary »
Director: Steve York | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Salvador Allende, Shahla Arasteh
Votes: 62
78. Over Canada: An Aerial Adventure (1999 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
From a bird's eye view, OVER CANADA is a beautifully produced, award winning, high definition "aerial adventure" television documentary that unveils the dramatic splendour of the awe-inspiringly vast Canadian landscape.
Director: Gary McCartie
Votes: 60
79. Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie (1995 Video)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of nuclear weapons between 1945 until 1963.
Director: Peter Kuran | Stars: William Shatner, Edward Teller, W.H.P. Blandy, Frank H. Shelton
Votes: 3,620
80. The Story of Wales (2012– )
58 min | History
Huw Edwards presents this history of Wales, showing the country in ways it's never been seen before. From prehistoric times, to power struggles with the barons, and England, through to the ... See full summary »
Stars: Huw Edwards, Lee Jessup, Michael Austin, Debra John
Votes: 105
81. Anna Kournikova - Basic Elements: My Complete Fitness Guide (2001 Video)
Unrated | 54 min | Documentary, Sport
Top tennis player, Anna Kournikova, features warm-up, cool-down and stretching exercises designed to achieve a higher level of fitness.
Director: David Wohlstadter | Star: Anna Kournikova
Votes: 78
82. Sound City (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Vinny Appice
Votes: 13,439 | Gross: $0.42M
83. Chasing Ice (2012)
PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Biography
Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.
Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jónatansson, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone
Votes: 8,859 | Gross: $1.33M
84. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Drama, War
Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, Stevie Wonder
Votes: 132,348 | Gross: $119.19M
86. Rick Steves' Europe (2000–2023)
TV-G | 26 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
American travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities.
Stars: Rick Steves, Concepción Delgado de los Reyes, Marwa Abbas, Andreas Clemens
Votes: 676
87. Japan's War in Colour (2005 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of Imperial Japan's involvement in World War II with full color footage.
Director: David Batty | Star: Brian Cox
Votes: 165
88. Ridin' the Rails: The Great American Train Story (1974 TV Movie)
52 min | History, Music
Johnny Cash guides us through the history of the great American railways, while performing some of his most famous train-related songs.
Director: Nicholas Webster | Stars: Johnny Cash, The Westernaires
Votes: 49
89. Galapagos (2006)
180 min | Documentary
The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.
Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe, Tom Hiddleston, Stacy Keach
Votes: 1,436
90. Attenborough in Paradise (1996 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
David Attenborough travels to the forests of Papua New Guinea, where 38 of the 42 kinds of bird of paradise are found.
Director: Paul Reddish | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 942
91. 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: 1,530
92. Planet Dinosaur (2011)
180 min | Documentary, Animation, Action
Based on the latest paleontological discoveries from all continents, veteran actor John Hurt narrates the gory, bleak stories of the brutal relationship between the ancient apex predators and their gigantic herbivorous prey.
Star: John Hurt
Votes: 1,747
93. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,646
94. Wild Down Under (2003)
Documentary
A journey through space and time to reveal Australasia's natural wonders. Each episode is a detective story, delving into Australasia's hidden secrets to explain why its wildlife is so ... See full summary »
Star: Matt Day
Votes: 60
95. Tales from Northumberland (2013– )
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary
Robson Green explores the region known as "Britain's best-kept secret". This series reveals why the county of his birth still remains for him a magical and mysterious ancient kingdom. He ... See full summary »
Stars: Robson Green, George Purvis, Ian Kille, Ben Burville
Votes: 33
96.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
U2: The Joshua Tree
(1999)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary examining the production of U2's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album.
Directors: Philip King, Nuala O'Connor | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 509
97. Wonders of the Universe (I) (2011)
TV-G | 59 min | Documentary, Family
Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Cox, Steven Mackintosh
Votes: 4,342
98. Microcosmos (1996)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A documentary on insect life in meadows and ponds.
Directors: Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou | Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin
Votes: 11,641 | Gross: $1.57M
99. The Story of the SAS (1999 Video)
65 min | Documentary
A potted history of the Special Air Service, Britain's elite fighting force.
Director: John Doukas | Stars: Joss Ackland, Bob Bennett, Johnny Cooper, Peter De La Billiere
Votes: 19
100. Earth: The Power of the Planet (2007)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it ... See full summary »
Stars: Iain Stewart, Leo Houlding, Victor Baker, Jerry Wiant
Votes: 2,089
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