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 wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
The gripping story of a diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea with only 5 minutes of oxygen left
A documentary giving insight into how nothing is original and all ideas are inspired, influenced, borrowed and remixed from their predecessors.
A critically acclaimed documentary giving a fascinating insight into the controversy surrounding the treatment orca whales at Sea World.
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 classic 2008 film following the incredible story of an eccentric French man who attempted to illegally tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in NYC.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
In this documentary, VICE meet Ex-General Butt Naked who takes them around Liberia in West Africa, a country still suffering in the wake of a 14...
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A documentary exploring the unorthodox lives of the rock climbers dedicated to climbing the huge structures of Yosemite National Park
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
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 documentary about two people losing their virginity later than normal.
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
Louis Theroux meets a group of Neo-Nazis in America.
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 triplets separated at birth and reunited by chance, only to uncover a dark secret.
Louis Theroux travels to Israel to meet the zionists who live there.
A VICE documentary following a man who has retained a youthful appearance, despite regularly injecting snake venom over the past 20 years.
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
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 insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A film following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
An Adam Curtis documentary about history and politics.
Adam Curtis gives a modern historical account of how as a society, we have normalised a false narrative of the world.
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 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 legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
An immoderately dramatic docuseries following charismatic surgeon's groundbreaking procedures, exposing a dark secret
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
An epic 4 part documentary chronicling the extraordinary tale of Oscar Pistorius. The young South African became a paraplegic at a very young age...
Louis Theroux explores the terrifying reality of those awaiting trial, behind bars in Miami's state mega jail.
A film about the world’s most audacious $100M art heist
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
A gripping documentary exposing the wave of highly addictive, synthetic marijuana consumption in the UK. Legal Highs destroy lives.
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 about a free diver’s attempt to break the world record and the events that led up to and unfolded as a result
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
The story of two American rock climbers’ attempt to scale The Dawn Wall a 3000ft natural rock face in Yosemite National Park, California
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 about a controversial Christian summer camp for children.
A gripping film about the bizarre death of journalist Kim Wall aboard a submarine
A film exploring the reality behind closed doors in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
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 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 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 documentary about an elderly couple and their recent experience with virtual reality.
A wonderful little micro documentary about the lost art of sign painting, in New York City. Featuring beautifully composed shots and authentic interviews.
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 tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
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 short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
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 documentary exploring the deplorable corruption within the Afghan forces, and how they are coping with the withdrawal of the US army.
The VICE team meet Britain's illegal rave event promoters.
VICE give us an insight into just how bad the problem of pollution is in China.
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 VICE on the plague and how it is still active on the island of Madagascar.
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,...
An interview about technology and privacy with the controversial whistleblower, Edward Snowden.
An insight into the transformation of a convicted murderer - Peruvian artist LU.CU.M - into a painter.
VICE document the launch of a bare knuckle boxing tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
VICE explore the American bail system and the impact it has on those caught in its clutches.
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 beautifully shot, hypnotising little micro doc about pottery, through interviews with two rural artists.
A documentary giving insight into how nothing is original and all ideas are inspired, influenced, borrowed and remixed from their predecessors.
A short film about low income individuals in rural Florida struggling to quit smoking.
A documentary about people who have become addicted to HIV medication.
A documentary by The Atlantic exposing how the alt-right are simply rebranding white nationalism. The film features interviews with Richard B....
In this documentary, VICE meet Ex-General Butt Naked who takes them around Liberia in West Africa, a country still suffering in the wake of a 14...
An documentary investigating Pakistan's illegal gun markets.
A documentary exploring Siberia's popular drug, Krokodil and the devastating it has on its users.
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 documentary short about the bizarre, and somewhat creepy art of doll making. This tiny cinematic film explores a doll maker's process and the...
The VICE documentary team visit Colombia to learn more about a terrifying drug that affects people's willpower.
VICE explores the lucrative divorce industry in NYC.
The story of the personal battle of an exceptionally talented skateboarder, Paul Alexander. Mental illness can affect anyone, let's break the stigma.
An incredible documentary about the fascinating collaborative lives of ants.
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 beautifully produced documentary on Krumping — an LA based dance movement. The film follows some of the most influential dancers and what the...
The Weather Channel meet homeless people surviving the extreme conditions in Anchorage, Alaska.
Cradle to Cradle' is an ingenious, forward-thinking design principle. The thought is that we can design systems to produce useful byproducts,...
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.
Astronauts share tales about 'The Overview Effect' — the transformative moment when someone witnesses our beautiful planet from space, for the...
Life in a Day is a unique documentary produced by YouTube in collaboration with Ridley and Tony Scott's production company. The film documents what...
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...
In this documentary, VICE take us inside the exotic animal black market.
A behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
The tale of the people of Indonesia, three quarters of which live within 100km of an active volcano.
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 a clash between racists, one of the notorious gangs in America and the city council.
<em>Speech</em> is a form of competitive acting. This heartwarming documentary follows talented students from Democracy Prep school in South Bronx,...
VICE visit the Red Forest in Chenobyl.
Ex LA gang members are turning to a forward thinking organisation, Homeboy Industries, to have their tattoos removed.
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
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...
In a world where science fiction is rapidly becoming scientific reality, AI is on the rise. In this insightful documentary, The Guardian meets...
A documentary about Dana Giacchetto.
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 VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A harrowing documentary exposing the modern-day slave trade in Dubai.
Following the controversial Brexit vote, in a divided society, VICE send two undercover reporters to try and understand what life is really like...
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
The VICE team follow a New York drug dealer to learn about his life.
A luxury island festival goes horribly wrong
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.
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.
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 exploring the incels, their beliefs about the world, and the extremist behaviour that it can lead to
The story of how a man convinced his friends that he was an MI5 agent
VICE investigate the life of a convicted fraudster, 'Lord' Edward Davenport.
A gripping docuseries following Greater Manchester Police detectives as they take down an organised crime gang.
Inmates fight in a Muay Thai tournament to escape a Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.
The wild story of a group of vigilantes attempt to track down a twisted serial killer online
In 2009, VICE travelled to Liberia to meet the Cannibal general that dominate a country torn apart by civil war.
A documentary by Nick Broomfield, who meets Aileen Wuornos, a notorious serial killer.
Delve into a controversial cult that preys and manipulates its love-seeking members
The story of the fall of the Jeremy Kyle show and the scandal that led to its demise
A fascinating documentary series exploring an exhilarating murder trial plagued by the suspicion of police corruption, filmed across ten years.
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 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 docuseries on the rise of UFC world champion, Connor McGregor and his rollercoaster career
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
The extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
A documentary about people with disabilities and their experiences with dating.
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
Louis explores the effects of social media on American culture, meeting a series of inflammatory content creators from different backgrounds
An live docuseries about an endurance athlete’s attempt to be the first person to run the length of Africa, as we speak
New Episodes: A truly incredible, raw docuseries that follows British police detectives as they work around the clock to investigate serious crimes.
In this documentary, Reggie Yates explores life inside the American prison system by submitting himself as an inmate.
In this insightful documentary, Louis Theroux explores the societal problems in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Legendary footballer Diego Maradona coaches a struggling Mexican second-division team in Culiacán, a city riddled with cartel violence. The docuseries follows his attempt to revive the team and possibly himself.
A documentary following the Inside Justice team as they try to establish whether a convicted murderer was in fact the perpetrator.
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
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.
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 series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
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 strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
This documentary series explores the extraordinary trials and tribulations of landlords dealing with complex tenancies.
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 revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in the aftermath of their leader’s death
Follow the stars of the modern tennis world through the highs and lows of life on the Grand Slam circuit
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,...
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.
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
Dive into the psychedelic world of Hipgnosis — the design studio that birthed iconic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more.
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 documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams. The mind behind Braun’s iconic product design. From by Gary Hustwit the director of Helvetica.
Interviews with makers about how they reconcile creative control with commercial work
A series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
The story of an analogue rebellion in an increasingly digital world. How an eccentric scientist resurrected the Polaroid factory.
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 classic design documentary exploring the iconic typeface Helvetica, and the broader landscape of typography and graphic design.
A wonderful story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
A young couple renovate a school bus and go on the ultimate road trip across North America, Canada and Mexico
Through a series of interviews with neuroscientists, socio-psychologists and minimalists, this film explores how simplifying our lives can teach us...
A wonderful, meditative documentary about the nature of silence and how it relates to the human condition
A wonderful docuseries following real couples as they embark on the journey of relationship therapy with a clinical psychologist
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a timeless musical masterpiece, exploring the process and stories behind its iconic sound.
Werner Herzog investigates the extraordinary life of Timothy Treadwell: a preservationist who spent thirteen summers, living amongst grizzly bears.
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 behind the scenes film documenting the creation of Logic’s album, rooted in raw, sample-based hip-hop production
A gripping, emotional documentary that sheds light on the devastating evacuation of the UK from Afghanistan
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 following Storror — a group of young parkour athletes and their death-defying jumps across rooftops of Asia’s megacities
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 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.
💎 Hidden Gem: Meet the extraordinary, Daniel Tammet. He can perform seemingly impossible mathematical calculations in his head. Truly incredible.
Reveries of the connected world' — The incredible Werner Herzog takes us on a journey around the hyperconnected world we live in. From the birth...
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
A captivating documentary about a group of former NYPD officers, convicted when their reign of corruption was uncovered during 1980s to early 90s....
The story behind how a wild conspiracy theory that birds aren’t real went viral
An incredible Soft Underbelly interview with James Sexton, NYC divorce lawyer. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on marriage, love, and divorce.
The extraordinary story of Jago: an 80 year old harpoon hunter, who lives an near-possessionless life, catching fish in the beautiful Indonesian sea.
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 series of micro docs exploring beautiful tiny homes from across the globe created by award-winning designers
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.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A VICE film documenting the export of North Koreans to Siberia.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
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 story in search of an exceptionally talented, unsuspecting photographer who took over 100,000 incredible photographs
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 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 extraordinary story of Joey Exotic, a zookeeper in the big cat underworld
Innocent or staged? Watch the mystery unfold as a couple’s shocking kidnapping takes an even more bizarre turn.
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
An incredible documentary about musician Rodriguez, a musician from Detroit who vanished from the scene.
Louis Theroux visits the Westboro Baptist Church, famous for the extreme views and intolerance of homosexuality.
The strange story of professional bodybuilder Sally McNeil and the events that led to her to commit murder on Valentines Day, 1995.
Motherboard discover the truth behind the legend of 'Monkey Island' in Liberia.
A brilliant documentary about Thierry Guetta's quest to document the world renowned street artist, Banky.
The extraordinary story of Elizabeth Holmes, a silicon valley entrepreneur who convinced the world that her fraudulent biotech was going to change the planet