Documentary movies and shows, ranked, with intensity and where to stream

27 documentary titles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1Cosmos (2014) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · measured · TV-GNeil deGrasse Tyson journeys through the universe, revealing the epic origins of space and time.
2. 2Planet Earth (2006) · seriesEpic · family watch · measured · TV-PGWitness Earth's breathtaking scale and intricate life, a four-year journey across 64 countries.Max
3. 3Planet Earth II (2016) · seriesUplifting · family watch · measured · TV-GWitness nature's grandeur as animals navigate Earth's iconic landscapes, an epic and uplifting journey.Max
4. 4The Last Dance (2020) · seriesEpic · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MARare footage and candid interviews reveal the gritty, uplifting, and epic story of a basketball dynasty.Netflix
5. 5Prehistoric Planet (2022) · seriesEpic · family watch · measured · TV-PGSixty-six million years ago, majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roam the lands, seas, and skies.Apple TV+
6. 6Free Solo (2018)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An earnest climber attempts an epic, gritty ascent without ropes, creating suspense with every measured move.Disney+ · Hulu
7. 7Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAWitness the cutthroat world of Formula 1, where high-octane races and gritty rivalries unfold at a relentless pace.Netflix · Apple TV+
8. 8Seven Deadly Sins (2008) · seriesCerebral · full attention · emotionally heavy · measuredExplore the origins of vice through historical figures, revealing how each sin became religious doctrine.
9. 9The Jinx (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA chilling true crime series unravels the secrets of a billionaire accused of three murders.Max
10. 10Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)Nostalgic · comfort watch · measured · PG-13Beloved cast members gather for a cozy, heartwarming journey through a magical film franchise.Max
11. 11The Social Dilemma (2020)Tense · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Tech experts reveal the dark side of their creations, exposing how social networking profoundly impacts humanity.Netflix
12. 12Bowling for Columbine (2002)Dry wit · satirical · full attention · strong violence · RAn earnest, gritty documentary explores American fear and gun culture with dark, satirical wit.The Roku Channel · Tubi
13. 13MythBusters (2003) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · family watch · measured · TV-PGSpecial effects experts methodically test the validity of rumors and myths, making science genuinely crowd-pleasing.Disney+ · Hulu · Max
14. 14Making a Murderer (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A decade-long investigation unveils police corruption and a new murder charge for a recently exonerated man.Netflix
15. 15De viaje con los Derbez (2019) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measuredA heartwarming family adventure unfolds as the Derbez clan discovers new cultures with wholesome humor.Prime Video
16. 16Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-MAOnline sleuths hunt a gruesome internet killer, spiraling into a dark underworld where every click counts.Netflix
17. 17The Last Waltz (1978)Intimate · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA legendary band's farewell concert becomes an intimate, melancholy, and atmospheric rock and roll send-off.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
18. 18Marvel Studios Legends (2021) · seriesEpic · full attention · brisk · TV-14Briskly revisit epic heroes and villains, reliving nostalgic moments from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Disney+
19. 19Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · RA gritty, satirical documentary explores the Bush administration's alleged exploitation of 9/11 for war.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
20. 20Hugo Chávez, El Comandante (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · NRWitness the epic, gritty life of a controversial president, from childhood to his final days in power.Tubi
21. 21Super Size Me (2004)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A filmmaker's body becomes a gritty, earnest experiment in the bleak world of fast food consumption.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
22. 22Sex, Explained (2020) · seriesEarnest · full attention · measured · TV-MAAn earnest, measured documentary explores the biology of attraction and the history of birth control.Netflix
23. 23Jackass 3D (2010)Big broad humor · absurdist · party watch · strong violence · RFearless friends perform outrageous, broad stunts and absurdist pranks with relentless, crowd-pleasing camp.Paramount+ · Hoopla
24. 24Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (2020) · seriesEarnest · full attention · emotionally heavy · measuredEarnest heroes on the front lines race to prevent a gritty, suspenseful global outbreak.Netflix · Paramount+
25. 25Tiger King (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA true crime saga unfolds with a pulpy, darkly comic edge as big cat owners clash.Netflix
26. 26Jackass: The Movie (2002)Big broad humor · absurdist · party watch · graphic gore · RManic stunts and gross-out gags unleash absurd, darkly comic mayhem at a brisk, pulpy pace.Paramount+ · Hoopla · Pluto TV
27. 27The Cat in the Hat (2003)Not scary · no gore · brisk · PGA mischievous cat brings broad, absurdist humor and surreal mayhem to a rainy afternoon.Max

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