With CNN (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
PG-13 | 147 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Stars: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Votes: 325,044 | Gross: $220.16M
2. Bombshell (I) (2019)
R | 109 min | Biography, Drama
A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow
Votes: 112,513
3. Dark Waters (2019)
PG-13 | 126 min | Biography, Drama, History
A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman
Votes: 85,645
4. Richard Jewell (2019)
R | 131 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Brandon Stanley, Ryan Boz
Votes: 84,639
5. The Rescue (2021)
PG | 107 min | Documentary, Action, Mystery
A chronicle of the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.
Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Bancha Duriyapunt, Apakorn Youkongkaew, Anan Surawan, Woranan Ratrawiphukkun
Votes: 13,173
6. Bee Movie (2007)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Barry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.
Directors: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton
Votes: 159,620 | Gross: $126.63M
7. 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, Ottavia Bourdain
Votes: 5,971
8. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.
Stars: Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Massimo Bottura, Tess Masazza
Votes: 1,793
9. Navalny (2022)
R | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.
Director: Daniel Roher | Stars: Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, Dasha Navalnaya, Zakhar Navalny
Votes: 12,775
10. Not Without My Daughter (1991)
PG-13 | 116 min | Drama, Thriller
An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
Director: Brian Gilbert | Stars: Sally Field, Alfred Molina, Sheila Rosenthal, Roshan Seth
Votes: 13,404 | Gross: $14.79M
11. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, John Rogers, Jim Rogers
Votes: 25,496 | Gross: $22.84M
12. 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 Michael Collins.
Director: Todd Douglas Miller | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Deke Slayton
Votes: 25,149 | Gross: $9.04M
13. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Lance Lewman, Will Lyman
Votes: 2,752
14. Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury (2021– )
Documentary
The story of how a small arid town with no natural resources became a place of pilgrimage for three of the most prominent world religions, and how 3,000 years of conflicts have led directly to the struggles of today.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Robert R. Cargill, Fernando Gil, Anton Antoniadis
Votes: 97
15. Athlete A (2020)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
Directors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk | Stars: Maggie Nichols, Gina Nichols, John Nichols, Steve Berta
Votes: 10,810
16. Holy Hell (2016)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Drama
An inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.
Director: Will Allen | Stars: Will Allen, Dimitrius Pulido, Phillipe Coquet, David Christopher
Votes: 5,606 | Gross: $0.02M
17. Phoenix Forgotten (2017)
PG-13 | 87 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Two decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.
Director: Justin Barber | Stars: Florence Hartigan, Luke Spencer Roberts, Chelsea Lopez, Justin Matthews
Votes: 6,305 | Gross: $3.60M
18. Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (2022)
168 min | Documentary, Biography
Follow the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe from a modern perspective.
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Mira Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, Amber Tamblyn
Votes: 163
19. Generation Hustle (2021– )
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, Crime
The lengths young people will go to for fame, fortune, and power.
Stars: Andy Warhol, Rachel DeLoache Williams, James MacCallum, Jonathan Chacko
Votes: 482
20. Patagonia (2022– )
Documentary | Completed
Deep dive into one of the last untouched places on earth, Patagonia in South America.
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Kevin Zaouali, Pablo Borboroglu
21. Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb (2020)
TV-PG | 113 min | Documentary, History
After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the astonishing find.
Directors: Ibrahim Elhefnawy, James Tovell | Stars: Ahmed Zikrey Abdellhak, Ghareeb Ali Mohammed Abushousha, Nabil Eldaleel, Sabry Mohyeldin Farag
Votes: 6,319
22. United Shades of America (2016– )
42 min | Documentary, Short, History
W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Russell Peters, Mark Nykanen, Chad McMullan
Votes: 809
23. Boris and Natasha (1992 TV Movie)
PG | 88 min | Action, Comedy
The classic cartoon spies, Boris and Natasha, get their very own live-action adventure. Sent to America to find an important microchip, the usually villainous duo begin to question who they're working for and why.
Director: Charles Martin Smith | Stars: Sally Kellerman, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin, John Calvin
Votes: 917
24. Planet of the Humans (2019)
100 min | Documentary
Planet of the Humans takes a harsh look at how the environmental movement has lost the battle through well-meaning but disastrous choices.
Director: Jeff Gibbs | Stars: Catherine Andrews, David Blood, Michael Bloomberg, Richard Branson
Votes: 3,080
25. The Movies (2019)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.
Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Edgar Wright, Brad Bird, Ben Mankiewicz
Votes: 1,358
26. Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 86 min | Talk-Show
Oprah speaks with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex covering everything from stepping into life as a royal, marriage, motherhood and philanthropic work. They are then joined by Prince Harry, as they speak about their move to the United States.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Votes: 1,012
27. Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
R | 106 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A group of crooks, an ex con, his friend and a gun crazy gangster plan a drug heist, but not everything goes as planned.
Director: Kiefer Sutherland | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Dickens, Vincent Gallo, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 4,954 | Gross: $0.05M
28. Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris
Votes: 2,151 | Gross: $0.16M
29. The Armstrong Lie (2013)
R | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu
Votes: 7,543 | Gross: $0.38M
30. This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
Award-winning journalist and former co-host of The View Lisa Ling goes on a gritty, breathtaking journey to far corners of America.
Stars: Lisa Ling, Jex Blackmore, Jonathan Peacy, Nick Isel
Votes: 434
31. At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal (2019)
TV-MA | 88 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar is convicted of serial sexual abuse of young athletes.
Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Simone Biles, Scott Blackmun, Richard Blumenthal, Aimee Boorman
Votes: 3,099
32. The Windsors: A Royal Dynasty (2020)
60 min | Documentary
The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty. The series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews... See full summary »
Stars: Rosamund Pike, Kate Williams, Ed Owens, Piers Brendon
Votes: 153
33. CNN Newsroom (1989–2022)
30 min | News
Newsroom is the longest-running show on CNN. It airs twice on weekdays and throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Stars: Poppy Harlow, Brooke Baldwin, Jim Sciutto, Ana Cabrera
Votes: 638
34. Lies, Crimes & Video, HLN (2019–2021)
60 min | Crime
Lies, Crimes and Video gives viewers an intimate look into terrifying 911 calls, police interrogations, jail house recordings, body camera and surveillance video captured as part of a ... See full summary »
Stars: Kim Rosen, Steve Cyr, Joshua Hudson, Gene Belden
Votes: 53
35. Nomad with Carlton McCoy (2022– )
Documentary
Music, food, fashion, and culture, the intangible magic that connects us
Stars: Susur Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Carlton McCoy, Sarah Hagi
Votes: 41
36. Lincoln: Divided We Stand (2021)
Documentary, Short, Biography
Lincoln: Divided We Stand is a six-part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln.
Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Conan O'Brien, Gabriel Chytry, Aedan Jayce
Votes: 292
37. CNN Special Reports (1980– )
News
The CNN Documentary Unit tackles the most compelling, current, and complex stories of our time. Startling events. Pressing issues. Extraordinary journeys.
Stars: Anderson Cooper, Fareed Zakaria, Sanjay Gupta, Christiane Amanpour
Votes: 126
38. Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street (2021)
98 min | Documentary
A documentary celebrating the Black cultural renaissance that existed in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, and investigates the 100-year-old race massacre that left an indelible, though hidden stain on American history.
Director: Salima Koroma | Stars: Alicia Odewale, Hannibal Johnson, Kary Stacklebeck, Chief Egunwale Amusan
Votes: 133
39. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Documentary, History
Tracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
Stars: Billy Crystal, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien, Kliph Nesteroff
Votes: 421
40. Love, Gilda (2018)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
In her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and ... See full summary »
Director: Lisa D'Apolito | Stars: Andrew Alexander, Anne Beatts, Chevy Chase, Bill Hader
Votes: 1,598 | Gross: $0.63M
41. This Is Sex with Lisa Ling (2017 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Contessa Gayles | Star: Lisa Ling
42. Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016)
113 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.
Director: Peter Curtis Pardini | Stars: Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, James Pankow
Votes: 648
43. Anderson Cooper 360° (2003– )
TV-PG | 120 min | News
A 360° look at the latest news by Anderson Cooper.
Stars: Anderson Cooper, Randi Kaye, Jeffrey Toobin, Gary Tuchman
Votes: 1,029
44. Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name (2022)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Focus on the duo's 2010 world tour, dubbed the "Troubadour Reunion Tour."
Director: Frank Marshall | Stars: James Taylor, Carole King, Danny Kortchmar, Peter Asher
Votes: 131
45. Erin Burnett OutFront (2011– )
60 min | News
Erin Burnett Outfront provides in-depth analysis of global headlines, compelling news-maker interviews, and lively debates on the day's top issues. The show is anchored by Erin Burnett and airs weeknights on CNN.
Stars: Erin Burnett, Jeanne Moos, Kate Bolduan, Kaitlan Collins
Votes: 218
46. 9/11: Four Flights (2021)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
American 11, United 175, American 77, and United 93 tells the riveting and emotional human stories of those aboard each doomed jetliner.
Stars: Michelle Cottom, Deborah Lloyd, Barbara Olson, Ted Olson
Votes: 170
47. New Day (2013– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
"New Day With Alisyn Camerota and John Berman" is CNN's flagship morning program that sets the table for all of the day's news. The two-hour show features interviews with newsmakers, ... See full summary »
Stars: Michaela Pereira, Kate Bolduan, Chris Cuomo, Alisyn Camerota
Votes: 128
48. Diana (I) (2021– )
Documentary, Biography
This six-part documentary reveals the person behind the princess, with rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the conventional story of her life and legacy.
Votes: 33
49. At This Hour with Kate Bolduan (2014– )
60 min | News
Weekday news and discussion airing at 11am Eastern.
Stars: Kate Bolduan, Manu Raju, Kaitlan Collins, Chris Cillizza
Votes: 54
50. LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy (2022– )
Documentary, Biography, Drama
Traces the life of Lyndon Johnson.
Stars: Hap Lawrence, Andrew Young, Melody Barnes, John Gilbert Green
Votes: 36