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2020s Documentary Movies

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Becoming(2020)

1h 29min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 67 votes)

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

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TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR(2023)

PG-13
| 2h 45min | Music
4.2/5 (with 33 votes)

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

Directed by Sam Wrench - With Taylor Swift

Frida(2024)

1h 27min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 5 votes)

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed(2022)

NR
| 1h 53min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 41 votes)

The life of internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin is told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.

Directed by Laura Poitras - With Nan Goldin

American Symphony(2023)

PG-13
| 1h 40min | Documentary

2022 was shaping up to be a magical year for Jon Batiste: he had just won an Oscar for his SOUL soundtrack; had a fantastic nightly gig as the bandleader for Late Night with Stephen Colbert; and his song “Freedom", from his We Are record, was topping the charts. And Batiste was embarking upon his most ambitious work, an assemblage of regional sounds and deep historical themes scheduled to premiere at Carnegie Hall. But then, he received crushing news: his partner, the writer Suleika Jaouad, had a relapse of her leukemia.

Directed by Matthew Heineman

20 Days in Mariupol(2023)

1h 35min | Documentary, War
4.4/5 (with 4 votes)

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war’s atrocities.

Directed by Mstyslav Chernov

The Social Dilemma(2020)

1h 34min | Documentary, Drama
3.8/5 (with 675 votes)

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Directed by Jeff Orlowski - With Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin, Justin Rosenstein, Shoshana Zuboff, Jaron Lanier, Skyler Gisondo, ...
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The Eternal Memory(2023)

1h 25min | Documentary
4.8/5 (with 3 votes)

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.

Directed by Maite Alberdi - With Augusto Góngora, Paulina Urrutia

It's Only Life After All(2024)

2h 3min | Documentary, Music

An intimate look into the lives of one of the most iconic folk-rock bands in America - the Indigo Girls. With never-before-seen archival and intimate vérité the film dives into the songwriting and storytelling of the music that transformed a generation.

Stephen Curry: Underrated(2023)

PG-13
| 1h 50min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 31 votes)

The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.

Money Shot: The Pornhub Story(2023)

1h 34min | Documentary
2.9/5 (with 129 votes)

Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.

Directed by Suzanne Hillinger
Subscription Netflix

Money Heist: The Phenomenon(2020)

57min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 511 votes)

A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.

Directed by Luis Alfaro, Pablo Lejarreta
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Pelé(2021)

1h 48min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 84 votes)

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

Directed by Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn
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Bobi Wine: The People's President(2023)

PG-13
| 2h 1min | Documentary
4.3/5 (with 1 vote)

Uganda has one the youngest populations in the world and one of its most flagrantly anti-democratic governments. These are ingredients for revolution, and Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are stirring the pot. When the charismatic Bobi, a musician and member of parliament, announces his campaign for president, Uganda’s youth are ecstatic, filling parks and streets for every speech, and singing Bobi’s anthems of peace and freedom. But then comes the crackdown, orchestrated by Yoweri Museveni, a brutal dictator who has ruled Uganda for 36 years. Bobi and his crew survive arrests, beatings, torture, riots and raids.

The Greatest Night in Pop(2024)

1h 36min | Documentary, Music
4.0/5 (with 74 votes)

In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen.

With Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, ...

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry(2021)

R
| 2h 20min | Documentary, Music
4.2/5 (with 131 votes)

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

Directed by R. J. Cutler - With Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell

Sly(2023)

1h 35min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 35 votes)

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Directed by Thom Zimny

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me(2022)

1h 35min | Documentary, Music
4.1/5 (with 95 votes)

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

Directed by Alek Keshishian - With Selena Gomez

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie(2023)

1h 35min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 49 votes)

A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?

Directed by Davis Guggenheim - With Michael J. Fox

Bitconned(2024)

1h 33min | Documentary, Crime
3.1/5 (with 18 votes)

In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.

Directed by Bryan Storkel

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet(2020)

1h 23min | Documentary
4.3/5 (with 134 votes)

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

Directed by Alastair Fothergill - With David Attenborough
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Jennifer Lopez: Halftime(2022)

1h 35min | Documentary, Music
3.5/5 (with 56 votes)

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

Directed by Amanda Micheli - With Jennifer Lopez
Subscription Netflix

TINA(2023)

1h 58min | Documentary, Music
3.9/5 (with 6 votes)

Tina Turner overcame impossible odds to become one of the first female Black artists to reach a mainstream international audience. Her road to superstardom is an undeniable story of triumph over adversity. It’s the ultimate story of survival – and an inspirational story of our times.

Directed by Daniel Lindsay, T. J. Martin

Miss Americana(2020)

R
| 1h 25min | Documentary, Music
4.0/5 (with 234 votes)

A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.

Directed by Lana Wilson - With Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn, Karamo Brown, Donald Trump, Todrick Hall, Tatianna, ...
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Schumacher(2021)

1h 52min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 152 votes)

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

Directed by Hanns-Bruno Kammertöns, Vanessa Nöcker, Michael Wech
Subscription Netflix

The Tinder Swindler(2022)

1h 54min | Documentary, Crime
3.5/5 (with 408 votes)

Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, an Israeli conman wooed women online then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now some victims plan for payback.

Directed by Felicity Morris
Subscription Netflix

Pamela, A Love Story(2023)

1h 52min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 96 votes)

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

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The Alpinist(2021)

PG-13
| 1h 22min | Documentary, Adventure
3.8/5 (with 40 votes)

Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer his questions. Marc André, a little uncomfortable, prefers to return to the depths of the forest where he lives in a tent with his girlfriend Brette Harrington. In the heart of winter, Peter films vertiginous solos on fragile ice. He tries to make appointments with the climber who is never there and does not seem really concerned by this camera pointed at him "For me, it would not be a solo if there was someone else" . Marc-André is thus, the "pure light" of the mountaineers of his time, which marvel Barry Blanchard, Alex Honnold or Reinhold Messner, interviewed in the film. An event film for an extraordinary character.

Directed by Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen - With Marc-André Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Alex Honnold, Reinhold Messner, Barry Blanchard

BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky(2020)

1h 19min | Documentary, Music
4.1/5 (with 225 votes)

Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.

Directed by Caroline Suh - With Blackpink, Teddy Park
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I Am Greta(2020)

1h 37min | Documentary
2.9/5 (with 46 votes)

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old student in Sweden, started a school strike for the climate as her question for adults was, if you don’t care about my future on earth, why should I care about my future in school? Within months, her strike evolved into a global movement as the quiet teenage girl on the autism spectrum becomes a world-famous activist.

Directed by Nathan Grossman - With Greta Thunberg, Svante Thunberg, Malena Ernman
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