Best war & documentary shows streaming, ranked.

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.

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.

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

Journalist Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault, seeking to prosecute the high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case, exposing Japan's outdated judicial and societal systems.

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

Following the career of singer Sinéad O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

An intimate story of song and sacrifice—musically gifted superstar Sheryl Crow navigates an iconic yet arduous musical career battling sexism, ageism, depression, cancer, and the price of fame, before harnessing the power of her gift.

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

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.

A political thriller examining the complex relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and how the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi amplified entanglements between the two countries.

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Casa Bonita, a quirky Mexican restaurant in Colorado with cliff divers, faces closure. South Park (1997) creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone try saving this piece of childhood/Colorado history.

Exploring the controversial NBC series that caught potential child predators in sting operations, leading to arrests, and its eventual cancellation.

Startling medical observations about JFK's wounds when seven doctors who were in the Parkland Hospital ER reunite to discuss a day none of them can forget.

Follows the whole and real story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch told by the people who survived it.

Besieged Sarajevans find hope in underground art and music. U2 supports them amid crisis. Culminates in a post-war unification concert.

The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.

The Irreverent Comedian's Life Utilizing a vast archive including never-before-seen personal materials and featuring O'Neal's family and friends.

Montana's firsthand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Follow the wild, excessive '80s hard rock scene's insanity and ambition that enthralled generations. Uncensored behind-the-scenes look at an iconic musical era's influence on culture through candid insights from renowned rock jour...

Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi travels across the United States chronicling the unprecedented social and political upheaval of 2020 as it unfolds.

A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.

Exploring their 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films. It covers their lives, comedy partnership, and lasting influence on pop culture.

Features Interviews with Some of Music's Most Renowned Bass Players with Geddy Lee as a host.

A documentary of Extraordinary Journey of Pioneer Activist and Basketball Prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Declassified files related to President Kennedy's assassination in a far larger context, aiming to shine more light on what really happened in 1963.

It centers on host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson as he traverses the world searching for the secrets to the happiest and least happiest places on earth.

Cast, crew and experts detail the secret histories of the most iconic film and television series of all time.

Follows the illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose legacy laid the foundation for today's out-and-proud LGBTQ advertisements.

Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80's and 90's and touring with the Beastie Boys, capturing some of the wildest moments in popular culture.

Three intersex individuals overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods, choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly are.

A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity.

Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the film captures the pop icon’s rare and rapturous tour performance, hailed by sold out theatrical audiences worldwide. The unprecedented intimate streaming experience will take viewers on a journey as compelling and audacious as Madonna’s fearless persona, Madame X, a secret agent traveling around the world, changing identities, fighting for freedom and bringing light to dark places.

This chilling reflection examines the horrific history of lynchings as cultural events and celebrations that included souvenirs and postcards.

Follows Kevin Garnett's remarkable career and the progressive moments that defined it.

Features extensive interviews and rare footage of the point guards, plus prominent New York voices including Stephen A. Smith, Cam'ron, Fat Joe and college coaches Lou Carnesecca, Jim Boeheim and Rick Pitino.

Reveals how US officials deceived the public during the 20-year Afghanistan war through insider testimonies, secret documents, and private recordings from military and government leadership.

One man's efforts to uncover the truth thrust him into a labyrinth of fraud, deception, and criminality that transform him "from wimp to warrior".

Set in the heart of the American South, IN THE COLD DARK NIGHT examines both the 1983 and 2018 investigations into the murder of a Black man, Timothy Coggins.

Chronologically assembled from the reports of hundreds of newscasters, cameramen, and civilians representing the days following the tragic event of the February 6, 2023, Earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Nearly 2 million Americans are held ransom, facing death without insulin. PAY OR DIE portrays families receiving these notes, unveiling life's harsh truth with chronic illness in the world's wealthiest nation.

Follows the world of real FBI agents using surveillance video, interrogations with hostage takers and terrorists, and photos from the agents' collections to tell their real life stories.

The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world and the first person from Poland to climb the highest peaks on earth - told by herself. Wanda entered the men's world of high-mountain expeditions without an invitat...

Each episode a member of a different family will recount the last time they saw their loved ones before they vanished into thin air. Following missing sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, boyfriends or girlfriends.

Explores the story of forced reproduction in the antebellum South and reveals the agency of Mary Gaffney, an enslaved woman who takes control of her body and fertility.

Follows the life and career of WWE performer Shawn Michaels, tracing his rise, personal struggles, and eventual comeback with an unfiltered look at his journey.

Delves into Joran van der Sloot's lifelong pattern of violence and pathological lying through rare interviews and new insights years after he brutally murdered American Natalee Holloway and Peruvian Stephany Flores.

For years, wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson has tracked mountain lions by his home in Montana, but always from a distance. That all changes when he joined a film crew in Chile's Torres Del Paine National Park.

Examines Gabby's life through the curated lens she created and immerses the viewer in the world of social-media sleuthing that was crucial to the case.

Two women discover they dated the same deceptive man they met online. After launching a podcast about their experiences with Brandon, more victims emerge, revealing a pattern of manipulation and dark secrets.

Follow a year in the life of the forest, told through the eyes of its most iconic inhabitants: New Forest Pony spring foal, a pair of rare goshawks nesting in the ancient woods and a fallow red deer stag.

Heather Gay explores the secrets and sins behind the Mormon church, fracturing the church's seemingly perfect veneer to expose secrets. Heather has impactful conversations with abuse survivors, ex-Mormons and former LDS church lea...

Inside the home of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer, featuring exclusive family testimony revealing a double life and dark secrets hidden beneath their roof after his arrest.

Follows the story of Burnley F.C.'s dramatic rebirth under American ownership and with the leadership of their new manager working together with players and staff to turn the club's fortunes around.

The long-lost confession tapes of the man who claimed to be the Boston Strangler have been uncovered, reigniting doubts about his confession and inspiring experts to re-examine evidence.

Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices from a Plantation Prison tells the story of playwright Liza Jessie Peterson's 2020 performance of her acclaimed play The Peculiar Patriot at Angola, the Louisiana State Penitentiary, America’s largest prison.

The inspiring story of the first women to compete in the Tour de France. These pioneering "hidden figures" of cycling defied those who said women could never finish the toughest bicycle race in the world. They proved them wrong.

Alphabet Soup is a raw, emotionally honest docuseries about queer dating in NYC, following singles and couples as they navigate love, hookups, and heartbreak-unfiltered and unscripted.

The three-time Grammy winner will chat with Gloria Estefan, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Teddy Swims about music as well as their personal lives, giving viewers a “a front-row pass” at their “unfiltered” conversations. The four-episode special will also feature musical performances in an “intimate, unplugged setting.

In 1962 James H. Meredith became the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi. This film documents the life and times of one of America's greatest and most controversial civil rights icons.

A couple rekindles their romance while handling marriage, parenthood, and careers. They face challenges together, showing how love gets a second chance.

Exploring the growing marijuana industry by delving into its misconceptions and promises of its explosion.

An in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football on and off the field, which paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance, and spirit that define this legendary program.

30 Greatest Moments: Adele celebrates Adele's triumphant return to the spotlight by counting down the megastar's top 30 moments since she first burst onto the scene and captured our hearts in 2008.

Billy juggles his music career with The Smashing Pumpkins, reviving his wrestling promotion National Wrestling Alliance, family life with his fiancée Chloe Mendel and their two kids, in a multitasking whirlwind that tests his limits.

The U.S. expands westward after the Civil War displacing the last of the free-roaming Native Americans onto Reservations. This show focuses special attention on General George A. Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Buf...

A startling and timely study of contemporary celebrity, Anything for Fame ventures into the virtual Wild West to profile an ambitious-and reckless-new breed of content creator.

An unexpected champion vowed to bring the dark knight to the screen, but it would take a visionary young director and a couple off the wall producers to get him there.

A gripping docuseries explores ten real murder cases using multiple perspectives, combining rare footage, expert insights, and personal interviews to reveal the full scope of each shocking crime.

Documentary series following the work of Norfolk police as they attempt to identify those responsible for crimes, exploring the intricacies of producing irrefutable evidence, conducting interviews and getting the guilty to confess.

Veteran NYC Death Investigator Barbara Butcher shares her 20+ years solving major murders, showing how crime scenes and victims' bodies hold crucial clues to cracking cases.

Follows former top officials and elite operatives inside the CIA as they share accounts of their efforts to stop Osama bin Laden and the catastrophic attack they knew was coming.

After several failed attempts to adapt the books and one half-successful animated movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.