Best documentary & animation shows streaming, ranked.

In a war-torn world of elemental powers, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.

Gon Freecss aspires to become a Hunter, an exceptional being capable of greatness. With his friends and his potential, he seeks out his father, who left him when he was younger.

An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to, in unorthodox ways, help real small businesses turn a profit.

A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend's story.

A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising from Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.

The story of the Joestar family, who are possessed with intense psychic strength, and the adventures each member encounters throughout their lives.

50 years of live music, music parody, musical sketches, and most of all, 50 years of legendary musical performances by some of the greatest artists of all time.

Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.

The bizarre untold truth behind the greatest con in music history - Milli Vanilli.

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses.

The case of Judy Malinowski, a young mother who suffered debilitating burns after being set on fire by a man she had dated.

Picking up where Hey Arnold! (1996) left off, this tells the story of what happened to Arnold's parents.

An alien named Zim from the planet Irk is sent on a secret mission to conquer Earth, not realising that his leaders were just trying to get rid of him and hoped that he would die. Once there, Zim manages to disguise himself as a h...

Raw and intimate, this documentary captures the struggles of patients and frontline medical professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan.

A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.

Avatar Korra fights to keep Republic City safe from the evil forces of both the physical and spiritual worlds.

The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the "Chinese Dream." This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.

An extraordinary look into the political career of Imelda Marcos, this documentary tells a cautionary tale of a powerful leader whose questionable sense of reality divided the Philippines.

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.

After the Halo event of 2552, there is a brief but violent period of civil war among the humans. Two armies on opposite sides of a canyon, the Reds and Blues, fight in the most worthless piece of real estate in the galaxy.

This documentary features never-before-seen footage revealing the extraordinary life, and iconic entertainment career, of June Carter Cash; including interviews with the remarkable woman herself, as well as her family, fans and fr...

A raw depiction of the lives of four black trans sex workers as they confront the dichotomy between the black community and themselves.

The support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, have to keep up with their duties, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.

An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.

The iconic animated duo are back and dumber than ever. The '90s pop-culture phenomenons return, voiced by creator Mike Judge, to confound common sense, torment each other, and showcase some of the dumbest comedy imaginable.

A profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James capturing the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.

The film tracks the reasons for, consequences of, and solutions to bullying in schools.

Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.

After a "creative" judge sentences them to space camp, a black hole sends our adolescent heroes 24 years into the modern future where the duo misuse iPhones, embark on a quest to score, and become targets of the Deep State.

A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.

After a young Chinese student goes missing on an American university campus, her family travels to the U.S. for the first time, hoping to unravel the mystery of her disappearance.

No food, no shelter, no fresh water - one man alone in the wild for seven days with only his wits and stamina to sustain him.

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi's death, director R.J. Cutler's documentary examines the too-short life of once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audi...

Duggee looks after the Squirrels, who earn different badges on their adventures.

A look at the life and legend of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

The further adventures of Hiccup and his friends on the Island of Berk.

The continuing adventures of a quartet of turtle superheroes.

When the fate of their world, Ninjago, is challenged by great threats, it's up to the ninja: Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya to save the world.

Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got Ugly Americans.

A portrait of the singular storyteller who's lived it all, seen it all but never told it all until now. From humble beginnings to sold out world tours Sheryl Crow's life has been extraordinary, creating a legacy that continues to ...

An investigation into our landscape's hidden fire stories and on-the-ground experiences of firefighters and residents struggling through deadly fires.

When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.

A documentary examining the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued.

Reveals a superfan's intensely personal connection to iconic rapper Eminem and that artist's profound influence. Explores fandom's power to forge identity and community.

Drawn from an archive of 16mm film, Tom Petty works on his 1994 album Wildflowers.

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before.

Comedian Joe Lycett and a celebrity guest spend 48 hours in a popular city around the world.

After 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for another crusade.

Mahiro and Takagi team up to pursue their dreams of making it in the manga industry while sharing experiences, successes and failures along the way.

It was 1990: Sega, startup gaming co. assembled a team to take on Nintendo, world's greatest video game company. A make or break conflict pit brother against brother, Sonic against Mario and, American capitalism against Japanese t...

The end of Cartman's familiar, beloved life is predicted by his incredibly unsettling dreams. As the arrival of AI upends their society, the grownups in South Park are also struggling with their own personal decisions.

Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond go on a seven-day road trip from Venice, Italy, to Pau, France, in this special episode from the BBC motoring series. Along the way the pair visit the Autodromo Nazionale Monza race track and ta...

A minute-by-minute retelling of the Supernova Music Festival Massacre, which took place on October 7th.

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

Explores the wonders, mysteries, and fragilities of the Americas, as well as extraordinary, untold wildlife tales that will resonate with millions of people all over the world.

Helicopter flights above the USA give breathtaking views of the nation's historic landmarks and natural wonders all presented in stunning HD aerial cinematography while narration provides background information and historical cont...

Jeff, a normal guy, has three aliens living with him. These aliens were sent to evaluate the entire human race by what they learn from Jeff.

After Crystallized, the 16 realms have abruptly fused into a cosmic unstable dystopia. A Spinjitzu Ninja Master trains a new generation of heroes to find Elemental Dragons before the forces of evil exploit that energy to destroy t...

A magnificent story in which the superstar Cher flies across the world during a pandemic to save Kaavan, a bull elephant from 35 years of incarceration.

It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

A look at the making of HUMANCENTiPAD (2011).

Three kids, Max, Neil and Nikki, spent the summer vacation at a dysfunctional campsite called 'Camp Campbell' which is currently in the hands the camp counselors, the overly cheerful David and the less optimistic Gwen.

When the smart money was betting GameStop would go under, an army of irreverent traders tried to take Wall Street down instead. Diamond Hands is their story. This is the legend of the subreddit/WallStreetBets.

A documentary delving into the formation and triumph of the legendary 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" featuring 11 Hall of Famers who dominated in the greatest display of basketball supremacy.

Revealing profile of Dick Cheney, former VP. Covers his political career from Washington beginnings to Bush administration, offering personal insights.

Writer/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career an...

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny deal with a world after the COVID-19 pandemic.

If Stan, Kyle and Cartman could just work together, they could go back in time to make sure Covid never happened and save Kenny's life. Traveling back to the past seems to be the easy answer until they meet Victor Chaos.

A deeper look into the real story of Victor H. Green's "The Negro Motorist Green Book" during the Jim Crow era and beyond.

Inside story of the 2019/20 Premier League winning season. In a year when all sports came to a standstill, fans of Liverpool F.C. finally saw their team lift the trophy that had eluded them for 30 long years.

The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the very last time ever.

Banished to the mortal world, a warrior has to slay a demon to return to the heavenly realm and become a god.

The film looks back at Hockney's formative years in the British pop art scene and his experiences as a gay man.

Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.

A story about a blue octopus and his dog, who looks like a hot dog, called Weenie, and their friends like Daisy the daisy and Henry the penguin.

"60 Days In" offers an unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail. Seven ordinary people volunteer to live among its general population for 60 days, without fellow inmates or staff knowing their secret.

An exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

A unique talent, Demetri Martin is one of the hottest stand-up comics working today. His new special, Demetri Martin. Person. Inventive and insightful, this top-rated program brings the funny in ways you've never seen.

Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate mysteries behind paintings.

An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town.

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

After being tortured and humiliated by his babysitter, a ten year old boy is put under the care of two fairy godparents, who can grant him almost any wish, which leads to dire consequences.

South Park (1997) creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are joined by bands Primus and Ween for a second night celebrating the series' 25 year history.

Born with unique powers, a boy is recruited to fight demons and save the community that fears him.

A 14-year-old receives ghost powers and uses them to save the world.

An inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.

Academy Award-winning film-maker Oliver Stone interviews Russian president Vladimir Putin about divisive issues related to U.S.-Russia relations.

Josh and Blue head to New York City to audition for a big Broadway musical.

Documentary series focusing on history's largest financial crimes ranging from Ponzi schemes, murder, card counting, generating fake currency and goods, extortion, online dating, identity theft, drug distribution, and insider trad...

Chronicles rare and fascinating details of how "Star Trek" began, where it's been, and how it's going where no television series has gone before.

When a new criminal comes to town, the Anti-Villain League decides to hire Gru in order to fight him off. While Gru initially refuses, he eventually agrees after his aide goes back to his evil ways.

Investigations of multiple mysterious and violent cases.

Exploring how one man's brilliance, hubris and relentless drive changed the nature of war forever.

The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.