Best Documentary movies of 2025

Actors : Jasmine Hirst, Steve Binegar, Aileen Wuornos,
Directors : Emily Turner,

Aileen Wuornos killed 7 men while working as a prostitute in Florida (1989-90), claiming self-defense against rape.

Actors : Majid Bakhtiari, Nina Anhan, Aytac Anhan,
Directors : Sinan Sevinç,

Raw and unfiltered, German rap star opens up about his journey through intimate conversations, while family and friends share untold stories from his remarkable rise in music.

Actors : Tom Beyer, Dave Rider, Katie Simpson, Rob Ford,
Directors : Shianne Brown,

Rob Ford's 2010 Toronto mayoral run shocked critics with an unexpected win. His tenure spiraled into chaos amid mounting scandals and drug allegations, drawing global media attention.

Actors : Iloe Degen, Merthe Marije Weusthuis, Fenna Degen,
Directors : Alex Wood,

A Dutch teen's accidental public Facebook party invite goes viral, inspired by Project X movie. Thousands RSVP. Officials ignore warnings. With no entertainment planned, arriving crowds in Haren turn to rioting.

Actors : Danny Brugmann, Tom Brokaw, Max Bennett, Robin Marsh, Renee Moore, Amy Downs,
Directors : Greg Tillman,

Examines the devastating 1995 Oklahoma City federal building bombing - the worst domestic terror attack in US history.

Actors : Jessica Bate, Jodi Hildebrandt, Eric Clarke,
Directors : Skye Borgman,

Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting Youtuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

Actors : Graham Hornigold,
Directors : Nick Green,

A chef's world turns chaotic when a globetrotting socialite appears, claiming to be his mother. The documentary uncovers their story.

Actors : Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Lady Colin Campbell, Isabel Vincent, Hodges Usry, Lauren Daigle,
Directors : Phil Cunningham, Hodges Usry, Brent Dawes,

Monaco, 1999: Billionaire banker Edmond Safra is found dead in his penthouse. The documentary examines the puzzling circumstances surrounding this wealthy financier's murder.

Actors : Jim Jordan, Russ Hellickson, Richard Strauss, Jon Wertheim, Ilann Maazel, Mark Coleman,
Directors : Eva Orner,

Jon Wertheim's cover story detailing the decades-long abuse scandal in the athletic department at Ohio State University.

Actors : Carson Giles, Carson, Jonny Makeup, Dov Charney,
Directors : Sally Rose Griffiths,

American Apparel rises as a major fashion brand in the 2000s, but its success under CEO Dov Charney masks workplace issues. As financial troubles grow and harassment claims emerge, employees face the reality of a toxic environment.

Actors : Steven Spielberg, Cameron Crowe, Janet Maslin,
Directors : Laurent Bouzereau,

A tribute to Jaws (1975), the movie that sparked a lasting fascination with the ocean's most misunderstood predator.

Actors : Sharon Hartstein, Eric Gempp, Nathan Carman,
Directors : Yon Motskin,

A fishing trip ends in tragedy when Linda Carman vanishes at sea leaving her son Nathan adrift for days. His rescue stirs up questions about his grandfather's murder and ignites a battle over inheritance that leads to shocking revelations.

Actors : Bradford Heene, Mayumi Heene, Richard Heene,
Directors : Gillian Pachter,

A father claims his son is trapped in a runaway homemade balloon. News helicopters follow the chase live.The empty balloon lands, sparking outrage as the story becomes one of America's most infamous hoaxes.

Actors : Ménick, Jeremy Filosa, Rodger Brulotte,
Directors : Jean-François Poisson,

An investigation into the downfall of the Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball team and who was ultimately responsible.

Actors : Andrew Schulz,
Directors : Troy Miller,

Filmed at NYC's Beacon Theatre, Andrew Schulz's new comedy special covers his experiences with starting a family and going through IVF treatments

Actors : Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne,
Directors : Tania Alexander,

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

Actors : Keoni TeTawa Bowthorpe, Mike Bolton, Ocean Ramsey,
Directors : James Reed, Harrison Macks,

Marine conservationist and social media activist Ocean Ramsey fearlessly swims with sharks in this documentary about her risky mission to protect them.

Actors : Peter Kerkhof, Patrick Peys, Agim De Bruycker,
Directors : Mark Lewis,

In 2003, elite thieves dubbed 'The School of Turin' pulled off a historic heist at a supposedly unbreakable vault in Antwerp's diamond district, making off with hundreds of millions in gems that remain missing today.

Actors : Jim Jefferies,
Directors : Scott Zabielski,

Comedian Jim Jefferies shares his comedic takes on small mustaches, challenges faced by straight men, and his dismissive view of acting as a profession.

Actors : Ami Wiltz, Denise Antoon, Lucas Platt,
Directors : Phil Bowman,

A 2010 Lifetime reality show about soccer mom PIs unravels when investigations fail and sabotage is suspected. The agency head faces accusations of running drugs with a corrupt officer's help.