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 story of a hitchhiker who went viral saving a woman from a violent attack, only to lose control in the ultimate plot twist.
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 fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
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.
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
A film about the world’s most audacious $100M art heist
An Adam Curtis documentary about history and politics.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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
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
The story of two American rock climbers’ attempt to scale The Dawn Wall a 3000ft natural rock face in Yosemite National Park, California
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A documentary giving insight into how nothing is original and all ideas are inspired, influenced, borrowed and remixed from their predecessors.
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
A critically acclaimed documentary giving a fascinating insight into the controversy surrounding the treatment orca whales at Sea World.
The rollercoaster story behind John McAfee, the founder of a software giant who retired to the jungles of Belize
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.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
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 exploring the reality behind closed doors in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
A documentary about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
Adam Curtis gives a modern historical account of how as a society, we have normalised a false narrative of the world.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
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 harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Louis Theroux travels to Philadelphia to explore the problems people are facing.
A documentary team have exclusive access to a previously uncontacted Amazon tribe.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
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.
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.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
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
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
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 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 documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
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 little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
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.
A documentary short about a young man born with a disability, who discovered his talent for wrestling.
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...
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 beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
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 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 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 the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and 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 documentary about a clash between racists, one of the notorious gangs in America and the city council.
An interview with entrepreneur Martin Shkreli, the man who contributed to raising the price of AIDS medication by 5000%.
In this documentary, VICE meet Cody R. Wilson, who shows them how easy it is to 3D print a semi-automatic weapon.
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 series by VICE following the lives of American ex-inmates, and how the cycle of reoffending and prison has affected their lives.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
VICE meet the Instagram users from Kuwait, famous for regularly photographing their illegal animals.
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
A documentary about Dana Giacchetto.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
An insight into the transformation of a convicted murderer - Peruvian artist LU.CU.M - into a painter.
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
The VICE documentary team visit Colombia to learn more about a terrifying drug that affects people's willpower.
An incredible documentary about the fascinating collaborative lives of ants.
Eminem's debut album was released in November 1996. Through rare, previously unreleased, interview footage with Marshall Mathers and the Bass...
The story of the personal battle of an exceptionally talented skateboarder, Paul Alexander. Mental illness can affect anyone, let's break the stigma.
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.
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
A VICE on the plague and how it is still active on the island of Madagascar.
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 giving insight into how nothing is original and all ideas are inspired, influenced, borrowed and remixed from their predecessors.
VICE Fightland explores Cuba's only MMA gym.
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.
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 VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A documentary exploring the deplorable corruption within the Afghan forces, and how they are coping with the withdrawal of the US army.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
A documentary about the unprecedented crime rate in Venezuela.
This documentary explores the phenomenon of bare knuckle boxing in the UK.
Our world is changing at an unprecedented rate. From AI, to self-driving cars and neurotechnological advances. What does the future hold, and how...
VICE document the launch of a bare knuckle boxing tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
VICE explore the American bail system and the impact it has on those caught in its clutches.
A documentary exploring Siberia's popular drug, Krokodil and the devastating it has on its users.
A documentary short exploring America's deep-rooted obsession with guns. Zed Nelson a photographer who published a book — 'Gun Nation' 18 years...
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
VICE UK meet a gang from Oxfordshire.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A documentary about a man named Vissarion, who his followers believe to be Jesus.
The Untold Story of Mass Graves and Migrant Deaths in South Texas'. This harrowing documentary explores the stories of migrants that attempt to...
Welcome to London city: a place where people thrive off the boundless energy of a hyperdiverse musical culture. Resident Advisor explores the...
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
A documentary about a dogmatic Christian cult leader, Michael Travesser and his following.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
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...
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
A documentary about people who have become addicted to HIV medication.
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.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
A documentary by Nick Broomfield, who meets Aileen Wuornos, a notorious serial killer.
A documentary exploring the incels, their beliefs about the world, and the extremist behaviour that it can lead to
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
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...
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
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.
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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 wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
In this documentary, Reggie Yates explores life inside the American prison system by submitting himself as an inmate.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
A docuseries on the rise of UFC world champion, Connor McGregor and his rollercoaster career
A Netflix Original documentary series, reconstructing some of the world's most complicated hostage negotiations, from Somali pirate kidnappings to...
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
A documentary about people with disabilities and their experiences with dating.
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.
Follow the stars of the modern tennis world through the highs and lows of life on the Grand Slam circuit
Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
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.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
This documentary series explores the extraordinary trials and tribulations of landlords dealing with complex tenancies.
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
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
Unbeknown to the inmates and officers, a group of civilians submit themselves into the prison system
The story of the fall of the Jeremy Kyle show and the scandal that led to its demise
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 wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
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...
A documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
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...
Dive into the psychedelic world of Hipgnosis — the design studio that birthed iconic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more.
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 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.
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.
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
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 little micro documentary about David Welsford, a man who has chosen to live on a small boat. He explains how, despite the challenges,...
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 story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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 behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
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 brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
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
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 VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
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.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
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.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
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.
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
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
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
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 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.
A documentary exploring the world of street art. Once an underground phenomenon, the likes of Banksy have catapulted the value of street art in...
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
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
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
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.
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.