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.
A gripping film about the bizarre death of journalist Kim Wall aboard a submarine
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.
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 gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
Adam Curtis gives a modern historical account of how as a society, we have normalised a false narrative of the world.
The story of triplets separated at birth and reunited by chance, only to uncover a dark secret.
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 film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
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
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
An epic 4 part documentary chronicling the extraordinary tale of Oscar Pistorius. The young South African became a paraplegic at a very young age...
An Adam Curtis documentary about history and politics.
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’.
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 documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
A documentary about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
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 exploring the reality behind closed doors in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
Louis Theroux travels to Philadelphia to explore the problems people are facing.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
The story of two American rock climbers’ attempt to scale The Dawn Wall a 3000ft natural rock face in Yosemite National Park, California
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
The rollercoaster story behind John McAfee, the founder of a software giant who retired to the jungles of Belize
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
Louis Theroux meets gamblers in Las Vegas.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
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.
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
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.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
A documentary exploring the unorthodox lives of the rock climbers dedicated to climbing the huge structures of Yosemite National Park
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
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 VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
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 about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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.
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...
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 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 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 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 documentary short about the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and the...
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 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 short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A documentary about a man named Vissarion, who his followers believe to be Jesus.
A documentary about the problem of alcoholism in Uganda, Africa.
A documentary exploring Siberia's popular drug, Krokodil and the devastating it has on its users.
VICE UK meet a gang from Oxfordshire.
In a world where science fiction is rapidly becoming scientific reality, AI is on the rise. In this insightful documentary, The Guardian meets...
A VICE on the plague and how it is still active on the island of Madagascar.
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.
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...
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A documentary short exploring America's deep-rooted obsession with guns. Zed Nelson a photographer who published a book — 'Gun Nation' 18 years...
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
In this documentary, VICE take us inside the exotic animal black market.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
A beautifully produced documentary on Krumping — an LA based dance movement. The film follows some of the most influential dancers and what the...
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 about the unprecedented crime rate in Venezuela.
An insight into the transformation of a convicted murderer - Peruvian artist LU.CU.M - into a painter.
An interesting look at the deplorable fraud industry in the United Kingdom.
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.
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 live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
With MDMA doses on the increase in Britain and now higher than anywhere else in the world, VICE investigates the economical mechanics behind 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.
Following the controversial Brexit vote, in a divided society, VICE send two undercover reporters to try and understand what life is really like...
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
Eminem's debut album was released in November 1996. Through rare, previously unreleased, interview footage with Marshall Mathers and the Bass...
A documentary following Jason Coghlan, a notorious reformed British criminal, now living in the Spanish Costa Del Sol.
A documentary about people who have become addicted to HIV medication.
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...
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 exploring the deplorable corruption within the Afghan forces, and how they are coping with the withdrawal of the US army.
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...
VICE meet the Instagram users from Kuwait, famous for regularly photographing their illegal animals.
A documentary about Dana Giacchetto.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
A documentary about a dogmatic Christian cult leader, Michael Travesser and his following.
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
An interview about technology and privacy with the controversial whistleblower, Edward Snowden.
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
The story of the personal battle of an exceptionally talented skateboarder, Paul Alexander. Mental illness can affect anyone, let's break the stigma.
<em>Speech</em> is a form of competitive acting. This heartwarming documentary follows talented students from Democracy Prep school in South Bronx,...
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...
Our world is changing at an unprecedented rate. From AI, to self-driving cars and neurotechnological advances. What does the future hold, and how...
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 story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
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
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
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.
VICE investigate the life of a convicted fraudster, 'Lord' Edward Davenport.
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.
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
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 story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
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.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
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 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.
A documentary about people with disabilities and their experiences with dating.
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...
Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
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
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
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
Follow the stars of the modern tennis world through the highs and lows of life on the Grand Slam circuit
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
In this documentary, Reggie Yates explores life inside the American prison system by submitting himself as an inmate.
This documentary series explores the extraordinary trials and tribulations of landlords dealing with complex tenancies.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
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.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
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.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
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.
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A docuseries on the rise of UFC world champion, Connor McGregor and his rollercoaster career
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.
Dive into the psychedelic world of Hipgnosis — the design studio that birthed iconic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
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...
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.
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
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, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
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 about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
A classic design documentary exploring the iconic typeface Helvetica, and the broader landscape of typography and graphic design.
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
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.
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’.
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
Reveries of the connected world' — The incredible Werner Herzog takes us on a journey around the hyperconnected world we live in. From the birth...
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 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 Jago: an 80 year old harpoon hunter, who lives an near-possessionless life, catching fish in the beautiful Indonesian sea.
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
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.
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 docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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 story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
A young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
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 2008 film following the incredible story of an eccentric French man who attempted to illegally tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in NYC.
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.
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
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 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 world of street art. Once an underground phenomenon, the likes of Banksy have catapulted the value of street art in...
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.