With Imagine Documentaries (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. Light & Magic (2022– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Showcasing the people of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, this series takes us back in time as they create the effects for some of the biggest and most successful films of the last 45 years.
Stars: George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Lorne Peterson, Ron Howard
Votes: 1,263
2. Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet (2022– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly--and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.
Stars: Daniel Rigmaiden, Samara Couri, Aaron Kuban, Jerrod Paige
Votes: 1,512
3. We Feed People (2022)
89 min | Documentary
A chronicle of how Andrés and his nonprofit rebuilds nations in the wake of disaster, providing healthy food to those affected.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Carlota Andrés, Inés Andrés, José Andrés, Joe Biden
Votes: 360
4. Lucy and Desi (2022)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.
Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura Laplaca
Votes: 2,286
5. Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (2022)
PG-13 | 89 min | Documentary
Examining the months since the tragedies, which caused global panic in March 2019 after two new aircrafts crashed within five months, killing 346 people.
Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Donald Trump, Lester Holt, Maria Bartiromo, Peter Jennings
Votes: 10,692
6. Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
TV-MA | 220 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
College student and tourist Elisa Lam vanishes, leaving behind all of her possessions in her hotel room. The Cecil Hotel grows in infamy.
Stars: Tim Marcia, Amy Price, Greg Kading, Josh Dean
Votes: 17,798
7. Rebuilding Paradise (2020)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
The community of Paradise, California, a town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, attempts to rebuild after devastating wildfires in 2018.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Erin Brockovich-Ellis, Matt Gates, Woody Culleton, Michelle John
Votes: 562
8. Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021)
TV-MA | 147 min | Documentary, Crime, History
In 1970s NYC, the "Torso Killer" preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime's darkest places.
Stars: Vernon Geberth, Malcolm Reiman, Peter Vronsky, Melinda Chateauvert
Votes: 4,164
9. 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: 873
10. John Bronco Rides Again (2021)
26 min | Short
Mocumentary about a 70's overly masculine pitchman for the Ford Motor Company.
Director: Jonathan Krisel | Stars: Tim Baltz, Maximus Birchmore, Michael Chiklis, Bo Derek
Votes: 109
11. Once Were Brothers (2019)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
Director: Daniel Roher | Stars: The Band, Robbie Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Rick Danko
Votes: 1,677
12. Dads (II) (2019)
TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
Director Bryce Dallas Howard teams up with her father, Ron Howard, to explore contemporary fatherhood through anecdotes and wisdom from famous funnymen such as Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, and more.
Director: Bryce Dallas Howard | Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ron Howard, Judd Apatow, Chace Elijah
Votes: 1,223
13. On Pointe (2020– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
To pursue their dreams, these dancers will have to rise above the barre. Follow the real-life stories of students from the School of American Ballet in this Disney+ Original Documentary Series.
Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 360
14. The Day Sports Stood Still (2021 TV Movie)
84 min | Documentary, Sport
How Covid-19 changed college and professional sports and how professional players began publicly arguing for social justice and police reform in the wake of several instances of police ... See full summary »
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Malika Andrews, Mookie Betts, Natasha Cloud, Mark Cuban
Votes: 453
15. Mars 2080 (2022)
Sci-Fi | Pre-production
The story follows a family displaced from Earth due to climate change and forced to make the difficult journey to Mars and adjust to their new life.
Director: Eliza McNitt
16. Paper & Glue (2021)
94 min | Documentary
Using unexpected canvasses, JR's intention is to give a global voice to everyday people through a genre-blending combination of public art, photography and large format spectacle.
Director: JR | Stars: JR, Ladj Ly
Votes: 196
17. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)
TV-G | 54 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
Follows interviews with friends, family and more of the iconic comic strip to create a portrait of the late Peanuts creator.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Tyler James Nathan, Terry McGurrin, Isabella Leo, Holly Gorski
Votes: 495
18. Untitled David Johansen/NY Dolls Documentary
Documentary | Announced
Growing up on Staten Island, Johansen landed in New York's East Village in the late 1960s; a 16-year-old dropped into the epicenter of the counter-cultural revolution in music, theatre, fashion, art, writing, and social change.
Directors: Martin Scorsese, David Tedeschi
19. D. Wade Life Unexpected (2020)
96 min | Documentary, Sport
From childhood to retirement you can see the life of an all star basketball player. Through ups and downs it let you get to know that life is more than basketball and it's lights.
Director: Bob Metelus
Votes: 192
20. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)
R | Documentary | Completed
Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.
Director: Sacha Jenkins
21. Untitled Ron Howard/Imagine Documentaries Project
Documentary | Announced
A documentary on Jim Henson, the legendary creator of the Muppets and his career creating treasured characters and revolutionizing television and film.
Director: Ron Howard
22. Murf the Surf
Documentary | Post-production
New York's most infamous jewel thief, Jack Roland Murphy, aka "Murf the Surf."
Stars: Elijah Van Zanten, Joshua Moomey
23. The Supermodels
Documentary | Filming
Follows Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington revisiting their modeling careers and how they disrupted the 90s' fashion scene.
Stars: Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista
24. The Dynasty (2024– )
Documentary | Filming
Follows the professional football team New England Patriots in the decadent two-decade period when they were successfully led by Tom Brady, Bill Belichik and Robert Kraft, featuring never-before-seen footage and audio files.
25. We Are: The Brooklyn Saints (2021– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
A documentary series following a youth football program in the heart of inner city East NY, Brooklyn. Geared towards boys 7-13 years old, the Brooklyn Saints program is more than a sport – it’s a family, and a vehicle for opportunity.
Votes: 162
26. Coded (2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
Follows the illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose legacy laid the foundation for today's out-and-proud LGBTQ advertisements.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Judy Goffman Cutler, Jennifer A. Greenhill, Neil Patrick Harris, Jari Jones
Votes: 204
27. Gossip (2021– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary
Juicy docuseries on the rise of tabloid media and the cut-throat players who blew up the news, GOSSIP digs into the ascent of Rupert Murdoch and America's appetite for dirt - featuring Cindy Adams and a who's-who of insider interviews.
Stars: Cindy Adams, Ken Auletta, Rick Miramontez, Ben Widdicombe
Votes: 102
28. The Sound of Philadelphia
Documentary | Pre-production
Documentary will explore how Gamble, Huff and Bell together known as "The Mighty Three" founded the record label Philadelphia International Records and helped craft a signature sound heard in a catalog of over 3,500 songs.
Director: Sam Pollard
29. Untitled Carlos Santana Documentary (2022)
Documentary | Filming
Follows Santana's journey from 14-year-old street musician to a 10-time Grammy winning global sensation. Features unseen archival footage and tracks.
Director: Rudy Valdez
30. Untitled Judy Blume Documentary (2023)
Documentary | Filming
Judy Blume and the generations of readers who have sparked to her work. It will examine her impact on pop culture and the occasional controversies over her frankness about puberty and sex.
Directors: Davina Pardo, Leah Wolchok
31. Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10 (2019 TV Short)
Not Rated | 9 min | Animation, Short, Family
Ron Howard and Jeff Goldblum discuss the 1969 NASA Apollo 10 mission that featured a lunar module named "Snoopy" skimming around the moon's surface in preparation for the Apollo 11 moon-landing.
Directors: Morgan Neville, Behzad Mansoori-Dara, Ridd Sorensen | Stars: Ron Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Sean Cullen, Seán Cullen
Votes: 124
32. Behind the Mac: Skywalker Sound (2022)
Documentary, Short
Follows foley artists, sound designers and mixers as they share the secrets behind iconic moments from the "Star Wars" universe and examine the possibilities of sound.
Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: Danielle Dupre, Andre Fenley, Ryan J. Frias, Tom Myers
34.
Gossip (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary
When Rupert Murdoch bought The New York Post a new kind of gossip column was created - Page Six. Its reputation led to more readers and gave its reporters the power. Cindy Adams' career starts to rise, leading to the start of a new era.
Director: Jenny Carchman | Stars: Cindy Adams, Joey Adams, Col Allan, Flo Anthony
Votes: 14
35.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Getting In
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
The school year begins at the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle
Votes: 21
36.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Practice Makes Perfect
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Rehearsals begin for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, as students are put through their paces.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 17
37.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Casting & Competition
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Casting for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker begins, and students begin professional training.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 17
38.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Stepping Up
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Younger dancers prepare for dress rehearsals. An older student receives a surprising announcement.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 17
39.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Sacrifice & Support
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Opening night approaches for the young dancers. The older students face new challenges.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 17
40.
On Pointe (2020– )
Episode:
Showtime!
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Opening night arrives. A student wins an award from Lincoln Center. SAB closes due to COVID-19.
Director: Larissa Bills | Stars: Brandon Chosed, Sam Merkle, Nathan Chandler Reid
Votes: 16
41.
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints (2021– )
Episode:
Welcome to the Saints Young Man
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
Director: Rudy Valdez
Votes: 23
42.
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints (2021– )
Episode:
My Brother's Keeper
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
Director: Rudy Valdez
Votes: 23
43.
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints (2021– )
Episode:
Like Son, Like Father
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
Director: Rudy Valdez
Votes: 22
44.
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints (2021– )
Episode:
Any Darn Day
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
Director: Rudy Valdez
Votes: 21
45.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
Episode:
Lost in Los Angeles
(2021)
TV-MA | 53 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The once grand Cecil Hotel provides a nightmare backdrop for the disappearance of Elisa Lam. Her final footage in an elevator triggers a viral hunt.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Elisa Lam, Tim Marcia, Greg Kading, Amy Price
Votes: 791
46.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
Episode:
Secrets of the Cecil
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Internet sleuths dissect Elisa's social media posts and a grisly discovery changes everything at the hotel already known as the Night Stalker's one time lair.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Elisa Lam, John Lordan, Josh Dean, Judy Ho
Votes: 721
47.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
Episode:
Down the Rabbit Hole
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
The mystery deepens; Did a crime even occur? The obsessed descend on the Cecil Hotel hoping to solve the case.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Elisa Lam, Amy Price, Kim Cooper, John Lordan
Votes: 710
48.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
Episode:
The Hard Truth
(2021)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
A long awaited autopsy report arrives but suspicions linger. Today, an unlikely target speaks his mind as experts weigh in on persistent mysteries.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Elisa Lam, Jason Tovar, Judy Ho, Tim Marcia
Votes: 657
49.
Gossip (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary
Launch of A Current Affair fuels Rupert Murdoch's empire. NY Post's influence knew little bounds, yet he must sell the paper due to US federal rules. Cindy Adams' power continues to grow. Richard Johnson and George Rush lead Page Six.
Director: Jenny Carchman | Stars: Cindy Adams, Woody Allen, George Artz, Ken Auletta
Votes: 8
50.
Gossip (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary
The New York Post remains on unsteady ground until it was rescued by Rupert Murdoch once more. Gossip columnists engage in an era of tabloid wars - Cindy Adams, Liz Smith and the Page Six columnists. Then, Lewinsky happens.
Director: Jenny Carchman | Stars: Cindy Adams, Roz Abrams, Roger Ailes, Woody Allen
Votes: 6