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 critically acclaimed documentary giving a fascinating insight into the controversy surrounding the treatment orca whales at Sea World.
A film about the world’s most audacious $100M art heist
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 brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
A documentary about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
A documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
Louis Theroux meets gamblers in Las Vegas.
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 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 explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
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....
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
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.
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
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.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
A documentary team have exclusive access to a previously uncontacted Amazon tribe.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
Adam Curtis gives a modern historical account of how as a society, we have normalised a false narrative of the world.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
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 following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
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.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
A documentary exploring the unorthodox lives of the rock climbers dedicated to climbing the huge structures of Yosemite National Park
The story of a hitchhiker who went viral saving a woman from a violent attack, only to lose control in the ultimate plot twist.
The extraordinary story of Elizabeth Holmes, a silicon valley entrepreneur who convinced the world that her fraudulent biotech was going to change the planet
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 twin brothers Alex and Marcus. Alex loses his memory and relies upon Marcus to tell him about his past, unearthing a twisted family secret.
Louis Theroux travels to Israel to meet the zionists who live there.
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A gripping film about the bizarre death of journalist Kim Wall aboard a submarine
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.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
An epic 4 part documentary chronicling the extraordinary tale of Oscar Pistorius. The young South African became a paraplegic at a very young age...
The rollercoaster story behind John McAfee, the founder of a software giant who retired to the jungles of Belize
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
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.
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 beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A documentary short about a young man born with a disability, who discovered his talent for wrestling.
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 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.
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 about the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and the...
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
Our world is changing at an unprecedented rate. From AI, to self-driving cars and neurotechnological advances. What does the future hold, and how...
An interview about technology and privacy with the controversial whistleblower, Edward Snowden.
An interview with entrepreneur Martin Shkreli, the man who contributed to raising the price of AIDS medication by 5000%.
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 micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
The Untold Story of Mass Graves and Migrant Deaths in South Texas'. This harrowing documentary explores the stories of migrants that attempt to...
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
The VICE team meet Britain's illegal rave event promoters.
VICE Fightland explores Cuba's only MMA gym.
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 the unprecedented crime rate in Venezuela.
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...
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 documentary series by VICE following the lives of American ex-inmates, and how the cycle of reoffending and prison has affected their lives.
VICE document the launch of a bare knuckle boxing tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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...
It appears that trolls don't just live under bridges any more. They can also be found sitting behind keyboards. This Guardian film documents a...
A fascinating, classic documentary where VICE founder, Shane Smith and his team manage to gain access to North Korea.
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.
Eminem's debut album was released in November 1996. Through rare, previously unreleased, interview footage with Marshall Mathers and the Bass...
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
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 following Jason Coghlan, a notorious reformed British criminal, now living in the Spanish Costa Del Sol.
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 exploring America's deep-rooted obsession with guns. Zed Nelson a photographer who published a book — 'Gun Nation' 18 years...
Welcome to London city: a place where people thrive off the boundless energy of a hyperdiverse musical culture. Resident Advisor explores the...
A documentary exploring the deplorable corruption within the Afghan forces, and how they are coping with the withdrawal of the US army.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
A documentary about a man named Vissarion, who his followers believe to be Jesus.
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’.
In this documentary, VICE take us inside the exotic animal black market.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
A tiny nano doc about how different societies perceive and attribute labels to colours, and the striking patterns of similarity that lie beneath.
The Weather Channel meet homeless people surviving the extreme conditions in Anchorage, Alaska.
A documentary following Shaun Smith, a private debt collector from Liverpool.
VICE UK meet a gang from Oxfordshire.
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 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.
An incredible documentary about the fascinating collaborative lives of ants.
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
A documentary about the problem of alcoholism in Uganda, Africa.
An interesting look at the deplorable fraud industry in the United Kingdom.
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
An insight into the transformation of a convicted murderer - Peruvian artist LU.CU.M - into a painter.
A documentary about a dogmatic Christian cult leader, Michael Travesser and his following.
A documentary by The Atlantic exposing how the alt-right are simply rebranding white nationalism. The film features interviews with Richard B....
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...
<em>Speech</em> is a form of competitive acting. This heartwarming documentary follows talented students from Democracy Prep school in South Bronx,...
A documentary by Nick Broomfield, who meets Aileen Wuornos, a notorious serial killer.
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
A documentary exploring the incels, their beliefs about the world, and the extremist behaviour that it can lead to
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.
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
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
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
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.
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.
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
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.
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
The story of the fall of the Jeremy Kyle show and the scandal that led to its demise
Follow the stars of the modern tennis world through the highs and lows of life on the Grand Slam circuit
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
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.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
In this documentary, Reggie Yates explores life inside the American prison system by submitting himself as an inmate.
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 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.
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
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.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
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 wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
Unbeknown to the inmates and officers, a group of civilians submit themselves into the prison system
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 Netflix Original documentary series, reconstructing some of the world's most complicated hostage negotiations, from Somali pirate kidnappings to...
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
Sir Trevor McDonald meets the inmates incarcerated within Indiana State Prison. He talks to the people facing the death penalty, and explores the...
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
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...
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...
A classic design documentary exploring the iconic typeface Helvetica, and the broader landscape of typography and graphic design.
The story of an analogue rebellion in an increasingly digital world. How an eccentric scientist resurrected the Polaroid factory.
Dive into the psychedelic world of Hipgnosis — the design studio that birthed iconic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more.
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.
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.
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
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 series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
Reveries of the connected world' — The incredible Werner Herzog takes us on a journey around the hyperconnected world we live in. From the birth...
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A wonderful micro documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
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
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 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 young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
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.
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
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 wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
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 VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
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 wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
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...
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 behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
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
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.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
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.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
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 world of street art. Once an underground phenomenon, the likes of Banksy have catapulted the value of street art in...
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs