From 'Grey Gardens' to 'The Gleaners and I,' 'Gimme Shelter' to 'Grizzly Man' and beyond, THR critics pick their favorite non-fiction films of all time.

The 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, but this searing documentary argues that both have only taken on different forms in the years since its ...

The overall quality of documentaries, particularly documentary films, have improved significantly over the past several years. More than just possessing the benefit of hindsight, documentary ...

The streamer has dropped one jaw-dropping doc after another recently.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Documentaries can be many things. They can be diaries, profiles, calls to action, exposés, investigations, and everything in ...

Many times, the truth is stranger than fiction. And while it's still early in the year, 2026 already has a solid output of documentaries worth checking out. The year started with I'm Chevy Chase and ...

What makes for a good documentary? Should the subject matter be unfamiliar, allowing us to learn more about a fascinating subculture? Should it both inform us and engage our emotions by capturing ...

Aside from HBO Max, no streaming service has a library of documentaries as diverse or strong as Netflix. From deep dives into the sporting world to explorations of exotic locales or exclusive ...

From self-styled prophets to niche groups devoted to soulmates and aliens, these are the best cult documentaries streaming on ...

Few things are as dependable in television as the annual onslaught of true-crime nightmares. Each year, a new crop of gruesome, devastating and, admit it, often fascinating documentaries about the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Documenting the life of Marilyn Monroe has been a cottage ...

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