Best Documentary movies of recent years

Actors : Lee Caley, Italy National Football Team, England National Football Team,
Directors : Robert Miller, Kwabena Oppong,

A dramatic England penalty defeat to Italy and chaos as thousands of un-ticketed fans attempted to storm Wembley Stadium.

Actors : Craig Brockman, Jamie Foxx, Nisan Stewart,
Directors : Hamish Hamilton,

A stand-up special with Jamie Foxx performing before an Atlanta crowd. Containing songs and anecdotes, the main topic is his time away from the limelight while undergoing a medical emergency in 2023.

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 : Lady Colin Campbell, Isabel Vincent, Hodges Usry, Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Lauren Daigle,
Directors : Hodges Usry, Phil Cunningham, 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 : 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 : 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 : Jon Wertheim, Ilann Maazel, Mark Coleman, Jim Jordan, Russ Hellickson, Richard Strauss,
Directors : Eva Orner,

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

Actors : Jimin, j-hope, BTS,
Directors : Bao Nguyen,

Follows BTS as they reunite in Los Angeles after completing military service, confronting how to begin again, honor their past, and move forward together as they return to making music.

Actors : Dan Garza, Vanessa F. Garcia, Henry Guerrero,
Directors : Orlando von Einsiedel, Jorge Durán,

Four Indigenous children stranded in Colombian Amazon after plane crash. Guided by ancestral knowledge, they survive while awaiting rescue operation amid the jungle's challenges.

Actors : Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer, Paul Dichter,
Directors : Martina Radwan,

An inside look at the production process of Stranger Things 5 with Director Martina Radwan, who spent a full year on set documenting the creation of the final season.

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 : Trevor Noah,
Directors : David Paul Meyer,

Trevor Noah recounts his amusing travels around the world, from foreign national anthems to different cultural norms.

Actors : Ken Peters, Steve Schmidt, Eboo Patel,
Directors : Stephen Ujlaki, Christopher Jacob Jones,

Exposes how Christian Nationalism has become the most powerful anti-democratic force in America. Leaders join forces to defend our country from this march to fascism, but American citizens seem unaware of the threat.

Actors : Abdullah Barzani, Graeme Barker, Emma Pomeroy,
Directors : Ashley Gething,

A unique excavation unravels the complex and creative nature of Neanderthals, shattering preconceptions through the lens of a landmark discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over 25 years.

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 : 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 : Sascha Crasnow, Bastian the Talking Terrier, Joelle Andres,
Directors : Andy Mitchell,

Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.