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.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
Louis Theroux travels to Israel to meet the zionists who live there.
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 documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
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.
Louis Theroux travels to Philadelphia to explore the problems people are facing.
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...
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
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.
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
The story of two American rock climbers’ attempt to scale The Dawn Wall a 3000ft natural rock face in Yosemite National Park, California
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
The rollercoaster story behind John McAfee, the founder of a software giant who retired to the jungles of Belize
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 film exploring the reality behind closed doors in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
A critically acclaimed documentary giving a fascinating insight into the controversy surrounding the treatment orca whales at Sea World.
The story of a hitchhiker who went viral saving a woman from a violent attack, only to lose control in the ultimate plot twist.
A documentary team have exclusive access to a previously uncontacted Amazon tribe.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
The gripping story of a diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea with only 5 minutes of oxygen left
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
Louis Theroux meets gamblers in Las Vegas.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A film about the world’s most audacious $100M art heist
A gripping film about the bizarre death of journalist Kim Wall aboard a submarine
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
A lovely little micro doc about the fifty year long journey to craft the final Beatles song 'Now and Then' released this month. Using the same magic from the Get Back film, they managed to isolate John Lennon's vocals. Required watching for any Beatles fan.
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 Adam Curtis documentary about history and politics.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
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
A documentary exploring the unorthodox lives of the rock climbers dedicated to climbing the huge structures of Yosemite National Park
A documentary about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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
An epic 4 part documentary chronicling the extraordinary tale of Oscar Pistorius. The young South African became a paraplegic at a very young age...
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.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
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 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 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 wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
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 wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
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 documentary short about a young man born with a disability, who discovered his talent for wrestling.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
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 documentary short exploring America's deep-rooted obsession with guns. Zed Nelson a photographer who published a book — 'Gun Nation' 18 years...
The VICE documentary team visit Colombia to learn more about a terrifying drug that affects people's willpower.
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A documentary about a man named Vissarion, who his followers believe to be Jesus.
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.
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 documentary about people who have become addicted to HIV medication.
In this documentary, VICE meet Cody R. Wilson, who shows them how easy it is to 3D print a semi-automatic weapon.
An documentary investigating Pakistan's illegal gun markets.
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 interesting look at the deplorable fraud industry in the United Kingdom.
VICE UK meet a gang from Oxfordshire.
<em>Speech</em> is a form of competitive acting. This heartwarming documentary follows talented students from Democracy Prep school in South Bronx,...
A beautifully produced documentary on Krumping — an LA based dance movement. The film follows some of the most influential dancers and what the...
A documentary about the unprecedented crime rate in Venezuela.
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.
A documentary series by VICE following the lives of American ex-inmates, and how the cycle of reoffending and prison has affected their lives.
The young, wealthy men making their money from highly controversial fracking.
A documentary by The Atlantic exposing how the alt-right are simply rebranding white nationalism. The film features interviews with Richard B....
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A documentary about the problem of alcoholism in Uganda, Africa.
The story of the personal battle of an exceptionally talented skateboarder, Paul Alexander. Mental illness can affect anyone, let's break the stigma.
VICE explore the American bail system and the impact it has on those caught in its clutches.
An interview about technology and privacy with the controversial whistleblower, Edward Snowden.
The VICE team meet Britain's illegal rave event promoters.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
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...
An incredible documentary about the fascinating collaborative lives of ants.
The USA is holding 20% of the world's total prisoners. VICE investigates what effect this is having on a overcrowded prison system at bursting...
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A tiny nano doc about how different societies perceive and attribute labels to colours, and the striking patterns of similarity that lie beneath.
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,...
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
An amazing animated documentary giving insight into the cumulative number of deaths in war, and how the world is changing. Inspired by the work of...
Welcome to London city: a place where people thrive off the boundless energy of a hyperdiverse musical culture. Resident Advisor explores the...
Our world is changing at an unprecedented rate. From AI, to self-driving cars and neurotechnological advances. What does the future hold, and how...
In a world where science fiction is rapidly becoming scientific reality, AI is on the rise. In this insightful documentary, The Guardian meets...
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
A documentary about a dogmatic Christian cult leader, Michael Travesser and his following.
A documentary following Jason Coghlan, a notorious reformed British criminal, now living in the Spanish Costa Del Sol.
VICE visit the Red Forest in Chenobyl.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
In this documentary, VICE take us inside the exotic animal black market.
A documentary exploring the incels, their beliefs about the world, and the extremist behaviour that it can lead to
A documentary by Nick Broomfield, who meets Aileen Wuornos, a notorious serial killer.
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
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.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
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 following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
VICE investigate the life of a convicted fraudster, 'Lord' Edward Davenport.
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
A documentary about people with disabilities and their experiences with dating.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
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 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.
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
Unbeknown to the inmates and officers, a group of civilians submit themselves into the prison system
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
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.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The story of the fall of the Jeremy Kyle show and the scandal that led to its demise
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
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 series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A Netflix Original documentary series, reconstructing some of the world's most complicated hostage negotiations, from Somali pirate kidnappings to...
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
This documentary series explores the extraordinary trials and tribulations of landlords dealing with complex tenancies.
A docuseries on the rise of UFC world champion, Connor McGregor and his rollercoaster career
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
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.
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
The story of an analogue rebellion in an increasingly digital world. How an eccentric scientist resurrected the Polaroid factory.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
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...
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,...
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
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.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A classic design documentary exploring the iconic typeface Helvetica, and the broader landscape of typography and graphic design.
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 the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
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...
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
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.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
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 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 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.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
Reveries of the connected world' — The incredible Werner Herzog takes us on a journey around the hyperconnected world we live in. From the birth...
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...
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
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 story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
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.
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
A young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
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.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A documentary exploring the world of street art. Once an underground phenomenon, the likes of Banksy have catapulted the value of street art in...
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
The extraordinary story of Elizabeth Holmes, a silicon valley entrepreneur who convinced the world that her fraudulent biotech was going to change the planet
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.