Curated links to the very best documentaries
Over 240 awe-inspiring films and series from your favourite channels
A music legend's vision unites 45 icons in a whirlwind recording session. Witness the clash of egos, the surge of creativity, and the birth of "We Are the World."
Online romance turns terrifying nightmare. A mechanic is stalked, harassed, and framed by a woman's deadly obsession. Unravel the chilling truth.
A classic film about the origins, rise, and evolution of turntablism. Meet some of the formative pioneers from Grand Wizard Theodore and Mix Master Mike, to DJ Q-Bert.
1911 NYC reborn and upscaled in stunning 4k/60fps via the magic of neural networks. Explore bustling streets, horse-drawn carriages and early skyscrapers — originally shot by a Swedish company, Svenska Biografteatern.
The extraordinary story of the now exonerated Amanda Knox. A woman twice convicted and twice acquitted of murder.
The extraordinary story of Jago: an 80 year old harpoon hunter, who lives an near-possessionless life, catching fish in the beautiful Indonesian sea.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
In this documentary, VICE meet Ex-General Butt Naked who takes them around Liberia in West Africa, a country still suffering in the wake of a 14...
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
A gripping film about the bizarre death of journalist Kim Wall aboard a submarine
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A documentary exploring the unorthodox lives of the rock climbers dedicated to climbing the huge structures of Yosemite National Park
A documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
Louis Theroux travels to Philadelphia to explore the problems people are facing.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
A film about twin brothers Alex and Marcus. Alex loses his memory and relies upon Marcus to tell him about his past, unearthing a twisted family secret.
The story of triplets separated at birth and reunited by chance, only to uncover a dark secret.
The rollercoaster story behind John McAfee, the founder of a software giant who retired to the jungles of Belize
Adam Curtis gives a modern historical account of how as a society, we have normalised a false narrative of the world.
The extraordinary story of Elizabeth Holmes, a silicon valley entrepreneur who convinced the world that her fraudulent biotech was going to change the planet
An epic 4 part documentary chronicling the extraordinary tale of Oscar Pistorius. The young South African became a paraplegic at a very young age...
A documentary about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
A group of friends create a scale model of time in the Mojave desert — 13.8 billion years of the universe and our existence. From the creators of ‘To Scale: The Solar System’.
An Adam Curtis documentary about history and politics.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
A 3 minute film where passers-by on the streets of LA are invited to look at the moon through a telescope. From the team behind ‘To Scale’ series.
A film about the world’s most audacious $100M art heist
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
A film exploring the reality behind closed doors in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
A documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
The story of heavyweight music moguls, Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. From NWA to Beats By Dre, this documentary masterpiece chronicles the story of how...
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A highly acclaimed docuseries that takes viewers on a captivating journey through the world of basketball, exploring the enduring legacy of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
A film about a free diver’s attempt to break the world record and the events that led up to and unfolded as a result
A documentary giving insight into how nothing is original and all ideas are inspired, influenced, borrowed and remixed from their predecessors.
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
Louis Theroux travels to Israel to meet the zionists who live there.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
The gripping story of a diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea with only 5 minutes of oxygen left
A critically acclaimed documentary giving a fascinating insight into the controversy surrounding the treatment orca whales at Sea World.
A wonderful little micro documentary about David Welsford, a man who has chosen to live on a small boat. He explains how, despite the challenges,...
A documentary short about a young man born with a disability, who discovered his talent for wrestling.
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
A micro doc about Webster City, a small town Iowa. In 2011, following the shutting down of a manufacturing plant, the town experienced a serious...
A 3 minute film where passers-by on the streets of LA are invited to look at the moon through a telescope. From the team behind ‘To Scale’ series.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A group of friends create a scale model of time in the Mojave desert — 13.8 billion years of the universe and our existence. From the creators of ‘To Scale: The Solar System’.
A wonderful micro doc where a team of friends take to a dry lakebed in Nevada, to try and create a true, relative representation of our Solar System.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A documentary short about the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and the...
1911 NYC reborn and upscaled in stunning 4k/60fps via the magic of neural networks. Explore bustling streets, horse-drawn carriages and early skyscrapers — originally shot by a Swedish company, Svenska Biografteatern.
VICE explore the American bail system and the impact it has on those caught in its clutches.
In this documentary, VICE meet Ex-General Butt Naked who takes them around Liberia in West Africa, a country still suffering in the wake of a 14...
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
1911 NYC reborn and upscaled in stunning 4k/60fps via the magic of neural networks. Explore bustling streets, horse-drawn carriages and early skyscrapers — originally shot by a Swedish company, Svenska Biografteatern.
Impoverished aboriginals in Winnipeg, Manitoba are turning to crime and have formed gangs. VICE meet the gang members to find out what life is like...
It is a scientific fact that human pollutants are damaging our planet. Super Polluters is a term used to refer to a tiny number of America's...
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
The VICE team meet Britain's illegal rave event promoters.
A documentary exploring the deplorable corruption within the Afghan forces, and how they are coping with the withdrawal of the US army.
Ex LA gang members are turning to a forward thinking organisation, Homeboy Industries, to have their tattoos removed.
The VICE documentary team visit Colombia to learn more about a terrifying drug that affects people's willpower.
A documentary short about the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and the...
A documentary by The Atlantic exposing how the alt-right are simply rebranding white nationalism. The film features interviews with Richard B....
In this documentary, VICE take us inside the exotic animal black market.
A documentary series by VICE following the lives of American ex-inmates, and how the cycle of reoffending and prison has affected their lives.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A documentary about people who have become addicted to HIV medication.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
With MDMA doses on the increase in Britain and now higher than anywhere else in the world, VICE investigates the economical mechanics behind the...
Life in a Day is a unique documentary produced by YouTube in collaboration with Ridley and Tony Scott's production company. The film documents what...
Technology has democratised art. Indeed, in today's world you can create, launch and sell an entire music album from the comfort of your tiny...
A documentary about a dogmatic Christian cult leader, Michael Travesser and his following.
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
A film following Garrett Holeve, an MMA fighter who's dream was to compete in an official bout.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
In this documentary, VICE meet Cody R. Wilson, who shows them how easy it is to 3D print a semi-automatic weapon.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
A wonderful micro doc where a team of friends take to a dry lakebed in Nevada, to try and create a true, relative representation of our Solar System.
A documentary about a man named Vissarion, who his followers believe to be Jesus.
<em>Speech</em> is a form of competitive acting. This heartwarming documentary follows talented students from Democracy Prep school in South Bronx,...
A documentary exploring Siberia's popular drug, Krokodil and the devastating it has on its users.
In a world where science fiction is rapidly becoming scientific reality, AI is on the rise. In this insightful documentary, The Guardian meets...
The Weather Channel meet homeless people surviving the extreme conditions in Anchorage, Alaska.
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A VICE on the plague and how it is still active on the island of Madagascar.
A group of friends create a scale model of time in the Mojave desert — 13.8 billion years of the universe and our existence. From the creators of ‘To Scale: The Solar System’.
VICE visit the Red Forest in Chenobyl.
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A fascinating documentary about the development of an AI that can play the ancient Chinese board game, Go, and its journey to defeat the world champion.
The story of the personal battle of an exceptionally talented skateboarder, Paul Alexander. Mental illness can affect anyone, let's break the stigma.
A documentary about the unprecedented crime rate in Venezuela.
VICE meet the Instagram users from Kuwait, famous for regularly photographing their illegal animals.
The young, wealthy men making their money from highly controversial fracking.
This documentary explores the phenomenon of bare knuckle boxing in the UK.
An incredible documentary about the fascinating collaborative lives of ants.
This documentary explores the disturbing murder of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by her husband in 2018. Using police footage, social media posts, and home videos to tell the tragic story.
A documentary exploring the incels, their beliefs about the world, and the extremist behaviour that it can lead to
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
An extraordinary documentary about the aging Indonesian death squad leaders, who are challenged to make a film re-enacting their haunting mass-murders in the 1960s.
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
A documentary by Nick Broomfield, who meets Aileen Wuornos, a notorious serial killer.
VICE investigate the life of a convicted fraudster, 'Lord' Edward Davenport.
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
Follow the stars of the modern tennis world through the highs and lows of life on the Grand Slam circuit
In this documentary, Reggie Yates explores life inside the American prison system by submitting himself as an inmate.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
Legendary footballer Diego Maradona coaches a struggling Mexican second-division team in Culiacán, a city riddled with cartel violence. The docuseries follows his attempt to revive the team and possibly himself.
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
A documentary about people with disabilities and their experiences with dating.
This documentary series explores the extraordinary trials and tribulations of landlords dealing with complex tenancies.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
The story of the fall of the Jeremy Kyle show and the scandal that led to its demise
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
A docuseries on the rise of UFC world champion, Connor McGregor and his rollercoaster career
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
The story of heavyweight music moguls, Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. From NWA to Beats By Dre, this documentary masterpiece chronicles the story of how...
A Netflix Original documentary series, reconstructing some of the world's most complicated hostage negotiations, from Somali pirate kidnappings to...
A highly acclaimed docuseries that takes viewers on a captivating journey through the world of basketball, exploring the enduring legacy of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Unbeknown to the inmates and officers, a group of civilians submit themselves into the prison system
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
A series where ex-British army survival expert, Bear Grylls, deploys a group of ordinary people on a remote island who's task it is to survive.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Peter Jackson resurrects and remasters iconic footage of The Beatles’ sessions, as they write and record 14 songs in the lead up to their album release
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
In an age where property is simply unaffordable for most, some are turning to building their own micro houses. This documentary follows some of the...
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A new Netflix series about creatives at some of the world's most reputable design-led businesses. Meet the Nike designers behind the original Air...
A documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
The story of an analogue rebellion in an increasingly digital world. How an eccentric scientist resurrected the Polaroid factory.
A classic design documentary exploring the iconic typeface Helvetica, and the broader landscape of typography and graphic design.
From the director of Helvetica, Objectified is a film about the design of the every day objects that surround us and the designers behind them.
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
Dive into the psychedelic world of Hipgnosis — the design studio that birthed iconic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more.
A wonderful little micro documentary about David Welsford, a man who has chosen to live on a small boat. He explains how, despite the challenges,...
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
1911 NYC reborn and upscaled in stunning 4k/60fps via the magic of neural networks. Explore bustling streets, horse-drawn carriages and early skyscrapers — originally shot by a Swedish company, Svenska Biografteatern.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
Shot in black and white, this iconic documentary by Marc Singer unearths the lives of New York's hidden homeless community, living deep inside the...
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A group of friends create a scale model of time in the Mojave desert — 13.8 billion years of the universe and our existence. From the creators of ‘To Scale: The Solar System’.
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
A 3 minute film where passers-by on the streets of LA are invited to look at the moon through a telescope. From the team behind ‘To Scale’ series.
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
Reveries of the connected world' — The incredible Werner Herzog takes us on a journey around the hyperconnected world we live in. From the birth...
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A classic film about the origins, rise, and evolution of turntablism. Meet some of the formative pioneers from Grand Wizard Theodore and Mix Master Mike, to DJ Q-Bert.
The extraordinary story of Jago: an 80 year old harpoon hunter, who lives an near-possessionless life, catching fish in the beautiful Indonesian sea.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
Welcome to the world of competitive Rubik's Cube solving and the intense rivalry and friendship between two of the most talented and dedicated speedcubers in the world.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
The extraordinary story of Elizabeth Holmes, a silicon valley entrepreneur who convinced the world that her fraudulent biotech was going to change the planet
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A documentary exploring the world of street art. Once an underground phenomenon, the likes of Banksy have catapulted the value of street art in...
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
A classic 2008 film following the incredible story of an eccentric French man who attempted to illegally tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in NYC.