iTunes Top Documentary Movies

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

2026 Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature, this riveting first-person exposé of Russia's wartime student indoctrination program is told through the eyes of a small-town primary school teacher who dared to challenge the program and expose the truth.

You Need This

This incisive documentary explores how consumerism emerged from the unbridled optimism of 1950s America and evolved into a global system shaping our desires, identities, and behaviors. Conditioning the population to find meaning and status through endless consumption, this insatiable machine depletes our environment, strains our social bonds, and damages our well-being. Produced by Academy Award winner Adam McKay.

© Yellow Dot Studios

The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created…and what's at stake if we get it wrong.

© 2026 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Natchez

“Natchez” captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past in a place where it is always present. Equal parts amusing and disturbing, we journey through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history that is so thoroughly ingrained in its present, we’re left to wonder if it’s actually past at all.

© 2025 Natchez Film, LLC

Buck

BUCK, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life “horse-whisperer”, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.

Missing 411: National Parks Washington State

Washington State follows investigator David Paulides as he examines a series of unexplained disappearances in and around Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park, where hikers, climbers, and experienced outdoorsmen vanish without tracks, scent trails, or clear cause. Through interviews with families, witnesses, and search personnel, the film contrasts known environmental dangers—severe weather, terrain, and hypothermia—with unsettling anomalies. Some of these include aircraft debris fields, unusual patterns in search failures, eyewitness encounters, and reported aerial phenomena dating back to the 1946 Curtis Commando crash and the dawn of the modern UFO era. As grief-stricken families search for closure and investigators compare evidence against established profile points, the documentary challenges viewers to consider whether these cases can be explained by nature alone—or if something unknown operates within the wilderness.

© 2026 NABS LLC

Apollo 11 (2019)

A look inside NASA's most celebrated mission, the one that first put men on the moon, making Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin household names.

© 2018 Moon Collectors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Bibi Files

Using never-seen-before interrogation footage, this portrayal of Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu and his inner circle provides an unflinching gaze into the private world behind the headlines. In Netanyahu’s corruption, the far-right senses opportunity. And Bibi’s embrace of their extremism results in deadly consequences.

© 2024 BNU PRODUCTIONS LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Restrepo

Winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for documentary, RESTREPO chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. The movie focuses on 15 soldiers based at "Outpost Restrepo," named after a platoon medic killed early in the deployment. Filmed by author Sebastian Junger ("War") and award-winning photographer Tim Hetherington, RESTREPO takes viewers on their own 90-minute deployment, without comment or agenda. This is war, full stop. A National Geographic Entertainment release.

© 2010 National Geographic Entertainment

Michael Jackson's This Is It

Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his planned final London shows.

© 2009 The Michael Jackson Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Stop Making Sense

The greatest concert film of all time, "Stop Making Sense" brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians, capturing the iconic band at their exhilarating best. Directed by Academy Award Winner Jonathan Demme and newly restored to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

© MCMLXXXIV TALKING HEADS FILMS INC. All Rights Reserved.

Mole Man

Mole Man follows Ron, a 66-year-old autistic man who has spent the last five decades building a 50-room structure in his parents' backyard. Using no nails or mortar, Ron instead creates perfectly balanced structures from scavenged materials he finds in the woods outside his Western Pennsylvania home. When Ron's father passes away, leaving him living alone with his 90-year-old mother, Ron's siblings are left to figure out what's best for Ron - who has never been officially diagnosed with autism - when his mother can no longer care for him. In an effort to find the money to keep Ron in his home, his friends team up in search of a mythical mansion Ron insists lays abandoned in the forest. But will they be able to find it? And, more importantly, does it even exist? This is the story of an extraordinary life, a family, and the beauty of thinking differently.

© 2017 Tongal, Inc.

Eagles: History of the Eagles

The History of the Eagles is a 2-part documentary about one of the biggest rock bands in history. Following them from their earliest musical memories to rock superstardom, and then from their breakup to reunion. This film details everything; the highs and lows, all told from the band members’ themselves – in their own words.

© 2013 EPC, LLC

Meet Me in the Bathroom

An immersive archival journey through the explosive New York music scene of the early 2000s, Meet Me in the Bathroom tells the story of the last great romantic age of rock 'n' roll through the prism of a handful of era-defining bands. Featuring The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, TV on the Radio, The Moldy Peaches, and many more!

© 2022 MMITB Production Limited

Source: It's Within You

Powered by InnerScience Research Fund, this documentary unveils groundbreaking discoveries about the profound impact of meditation on our mind and body. This powerful film celebrates Dr Joe Dispenza’s work and the research being conducted by a team of dedicated scientists. Discover more about the mind's extraordinary potential to influence the body. Witness stories of transformation, healing testimonials, and explore the research that is helping propel meditation and this work to the forefront of modern history.

© 2024 Hathor Studio

The Biggest Little Farm

The Biggest Little Farm follows the wild 8-year journey of a couple and their dog to create an ambitious farm.

© 2018 FarmLore Films, LLC All Rights Reserved.

Fittest on Earth: 2025

Fittest on Earth 2025 is a bold, emotional exploration of the world’s fittest athletes and the sport that reshaped their lives. Through raw interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and vulnerable reflections, 2025 CrossFit Games athletes open up about the sacrifices, the breakthroughs, and the moments that nearly broke them — and why they keep coming back. On the women’s side, Tia-Clair Toomey chases her eighth title while the men battle in one of the most competitive fields we’ve ever seen.

© 2026 CrossFit, LLC

Hail Satan?

When media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple organize a series of public actions designed to advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humor, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world. An inspiring and entertaining new feature documentary from acclaimed director Penny Lane (Nuts!, Our Nixon).

© 2019 Magnolia Pictures LLC

Corey Feldman vs the World

With unprecedented access, this wild documentary film embeds with Corey Feldman as he mounts a surreal rock tour with a band of lingerie-clad "angels". The tour goes horribly awry, forcing Feldman to confront his long-held allegations about Hollywood abuse and his own darkest secrets.

© 2025 Subjective Films, LLC

The Alabama Solution

A shocking story of brutality, corruption, and a system in collapse, The Alabama Solution shines a light on inmates fighting for survival who embark on a non-violent campaign of resistance. Beyond Alabama, it exposes a national crisis that is an urgent warning to the rest of the world about the true costs of mass incarceration.

© "2025 Alabama Film Project LLC. All rights reserved."

The Fear of 13

Part confessional and part performance, this haunting psychological thriller is a stylistically daring experiment in storytelling. Nick, a death row inmate, petitions the court to be executed. As he goes on to tell his story, it gradually becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems. Nick spins his tale with all the twists and turns of classic crime drama, with a final shocking twist that casts everything in a new light.

© 2015 Dox Productions

Are We Good?

This raw, intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron follows the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles with grief, disillusionment, and a shifting comedy landscape, processing it all through his life, both on-stage and off.

© 2025 Are We Good? LLC

Becoming Led Zeppelin

Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins and meteoric rise of the iconic group against all odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. Told in Led Zeppelin’s own words, it is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.

© 2025 PARADISE PICTURES LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Orwell: 2+2=5

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose novels, 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.

© 2025 Newspeak, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

No Other Land

Winner of the 2025 Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature, this film follows Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist who documents Israel’s expulsion of his community in Masafer Yatta. He crosses paths with Yuval, an Israeli journalist, and together they resist the displacement while navigating the inequality between them. Co-created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, the film is an act of resistance and a call for justice. All proceeds go to the communities of Masafer Yatta.

© 2025 Antipode Films

The Truffle Hunters

Deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of men, seventy or eighty years young, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle—which to date has resisted all of modern science's efforts at cultivation. They're guided by a secret culture and training passed down through generations, as well as by the noses of their cherished and expertly trained dogs. They live a simpler, slower way of life, in harmony with their loyal animals and their picture-perfect land, seemingly straight out of a fairy tale. They're untethered to cell phone screens or the Internet, opting instead to make their food and drink by hand and prioritizing in-person connections and community. The demand for white truffles increases year after year, even as the supply decreases. As a result of climate change, deforestation, and the lack of young people taking up the mantle, the truffle hunters' secrets are more coveted than ever. However, as it soon becomes clear, these ageing men may just hold something much more valuable than even this prized delicacy: the secret to a rich and meaningful life.

© 2020 Go Gigi Go Productions , LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Never Look Away

CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth fearlessly captures footage of war zones. After receiving catastrophic injuries in the crosshairs of battle, she returns to work with more courage than ever. An intimate portrait of a trailblazing female photojournalist. Features interviews with Moth’s family and friends, including CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. A Sundance film festival premiere directed by Lucy Lawless.

© 2023 Anacott (Moth) Limited. All Rights Reserved

The Power of Pickleball

The Power of Pickleball tells the story of a humble game that spread into a cultural phenomenon by bringing people together across generations, backgrounds, and walks of life. Centered on the passionate individuals who helped build the sport from the ground up, the film celebrates pickleball’s unique ability to create community, spark joy, and change lives in unexpected ways.

© 2026 Pickleball Documentary LLC

Universe Designed

Universe Designed invites viewers on a thought-provoking journey through science, philosophy, and faith -- exploring compelling evidence for the existence of God. Featuring in - depth interviews with some of the world's leading Christian apologists, the film presents powerful arguments for the truth of Christianity. Guided by director Michael Ray Lewis, a former atheist whose personal search for meaning led him to Christ, the documentary examines the universe as a masterpiece of intentional design.

© 2025 Turtle Moon Films

CE5: The New Frontier of Contact

Dr. Steven Greer embarks on a journey with a small group of people exploring consciousness and peaceful, human-initiated extraterrestrial contact - CE5.

© Sirius Technologies 2026

The Alpinist

As the sport of climbing turns from a niche pursuit to mainstream media event, Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Marc-André's approach is the essence of solo adventure. Intrigued by these quiet accomplishments, veteran filmmaker Peter Mortimer (The Dawn Wall) sets out to make a film about Marc-André. But the Canadian soloist is an elusive subject: nomadic and publicity-shy, he doesn't own a phone or car and is reluctant to let the film crew in on his pure vision of climbing. As Peter struggles to keep up, Marc-André's climbs grow bigger and more daring. Elite climbers are amazed by his accomplishments, while others worry that he is risking too much. Then, Marc-André embarks on a historic adventure in Patagonia that will redefine what is possible in solo climbing. The Alpinist is an intimate documentary of a visionary climber who follows the path of his own passion, despite the heaviest of possible consequences.

© 2021 Red Bull Media House. All Rights Reserved.

Searching for Sugar Man

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriguez’s sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed, the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero.

© 2012 Canfield Pictures AB. All Rights Reserved.

Remembering Gene Wilder

This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles. Comprised of a bevy of touching and hilarious clips, never-before-seen home movies, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators, this heartfelt documentary shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director, and all-around mensch.

Enron: The Smartest Guys In the Room

Writer/director Alex Gibney examines the rise and fall of an infamous corporate juggernaut in Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Based on the book by Fortune Magazine reporters Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind, the film explores the lengths to which the company went in order to appear incredibly profitable, and reveals how Kenneth Lay, Jeff Skilling, and other execs managed to keep their riches, while thousands of lower-level employees saw their loyalty repaid with the loss of their jobs and retirement funds.

Three Identical Strangers

Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families.

© 2018 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

In Whose Name?

In Whose Name? is an unfiltered, six-year chronicle of life inside the orbit of Kanye West (Ye), captured by 18-year-old filmmaker Nicolas Ballesteros. With no crew and no agenda, Nico records the rise, unraveling, and reinvention of one of the most polarizing cultural figures of our time. What begins as silent observation turns into a profound journey as Ye confronts mental illness, public scrutiny, the collapse of his marriage, and the volatility of fame. Through 3, 000 hours of never-before-seen footage, the film strips away spectacle and exposes raw humanity—offering an unprecedented look at Ye’s battles with faith, pride, identity, grief, and legacy. More than a portrait of a controversial icon, this is a dual coming-of-age story - an unsparing look at creation, collapse and the blurry line between the two.

© 2025 In Whose Name? Film LLC

Justin Bieber's Believe

Behind the headlines, beyond the spotlight… lies Justin’s real story. Get to know Justin Bieber as only the lucky few do – honest, funny and totally captivating – through incredible performances and exclusive interviews with the star himself. This is the compelling documentary that goes backstage to reveal Justin’s real story: his insights on evolving as an artist, the relationships that matter most to him, and what it’s like to come of age in the spotlight. It also includes thrilling never-before-seen concert footage, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and special appearances from manager Scooter Braun, Pattie Mallette and many more.

© 2013 Open Road Films. All Rights Reserved.

Loose Change 9/11

© 2009 Journeyman Pictures

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Billy Idol Should Be Dead is a feature-length documentary tracing the life and career of the punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews the documentary digs deep into his meteoric rise as a global superstar and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll.

© 2025 Live Nation Studios

The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With the epic proportions of a Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the largest privately owned house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over the next two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff.

© 2012 Queen of Versailles, LLC.

The Game Changers

Executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan, The Game Changers follows James Wilks — elite Special Forces trainer and winner of The Ultimate Fighter — whose world is turned upside down when he discovers a group of world-renowned athletes and scientists who prove that everything he had been taught about protein was a lie. Directed by Oscar®-winner Louie Psihoyos, The Game Changers mixes real-time, groundbreaking science with cinematic stories of struggle and triumph. The film features some of the strongest, fastest and toughest athletes on the planet — and it’s backed by them too — with additional EPs including Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul. Wilks’ journey exposes outdated myths about food that not only affect human performance, but the health of the entire global population.

© 2019 Game Changers Film, LLC.

Korengal

Korengal picks up where Restrepo left off; the same men, the same valley, the same commanders, but a very different look at the experience of war. Korengal explains how war works, what it feels like and what it does to the young men who fight it. As one soldier cheers when he kills an enemy fighter, another looks into the camera and asks if God will ever forgive him for all of the killing he has done. As one soldier grieves the loss of his friend in combat, another explains why he misses the war now that his deployment has ended, and admits he would go back to the front line in a heartbeat. Every bit as intense and affecting as Restrepo, Korengal goes a step further in bringing the war into people's living rooms back home.

Food, Inc.

"Food, Inc. lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing how our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Food, Inc. reveals surprising – and often shocking – truths about what we eat, how it’s produced and who we have become as a nation."

Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter

In the 90s, pop culture icon Susan Powter burst onto the scene with her signature bleach-blonde buzz cut and bold message of health and wellness. After conquering infomercials, becoming a New York Times bestselling author, hosting her own talk show, and seeing her face on thousands of products, she dramatically walked away from Hollywood. Crippling lawsuits with her business partners left her bankrupt, and for the past twenty years, she has lived as a total recluse, below the poverty line in Las Vegas. This documentary explores the meteoric rise and subsequent fall of Susan Powter, while asking what it will take to bring Susan back to audiences and whether her message, "Stop The Insanity, " is still as relevant and powerful today as it was in the early 90's.

© 2025 Obscured Releasing

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed 2004 documentary that follows the band through three of the most turbulent years in their three decade-long career. Directed by the award-winning team of Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster gives viewers an incredibly raw and intimate look into the lives and psyches of the members of one of the most successful rock bands in music history as they battle their way through addiction, domestic life, backlash from their fans, and near-total disintegration during the making of their St. Anger album. This film includes Joe Berlinger’s bonus feature, Metallica: This Monster Lives, a brand new 25-minute short film commemorating the 10th anniversary of Some Kind of Monster. The new film takes us behind-the-scenes of the world premiere of the band's 3D hybrid concert film Metallica: Through The Never, including new interviews with the band and also with Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky as they reflect upon the legacy of Some Kind of Monster, its influence on the band and their experiences during the decade since its release.

© 2014 Blackened Recordings

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

It's not where you go. It's what you leave behind…Chef, writer, adventurer, provocateur: Anthony Bourdain lived his life unabashedly. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, this unflinching look at Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

© 2021 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Witness of Another World

A lonely gaucho lives a solitary existence on a remote farm ever since he witnessed a UFO event. Filmmaker Alan Stivelman - together with the help of well-known scientist and researcher Jacques Vallée -begin an epic journey to help Juan in understanding the deep meaning of his close encounter. This true story shows the long-term consequences of close encounters, proving that no one is exempt from a potential contact.

© 2018 Humano Films

Free Solo

A stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free solo climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream:scaling the face of the world’s most famous rock — the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park — without a rope. Renowned filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the death-defying climb with exquisite artistry and masterful, vertigo-inducing camerawork.

© 2018 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry

Take a deeply personal look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

12 O'Clock Boys

In the most thrilling trip into Baltimore since The Wire, we follow Pug, a precocious kid who will stop at nothing to join the 12 O’Clock Boys – a notorious dirt bike pack who perform death-defying stunts while evading the police.

© 2013 The Red Gap Film Group, LLC.