New documentary movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD
Becoming Led Zeppelin
DIRECTOR: Bernard MacMahon CAST: Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones & John Bonham Led Zeppelin was the band that would come to signify the rocky and rocking times of the 1960s and 1970s. This British documentary explores the band’s rise to fame during the era of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon, and an evolving music scene that demanded passion. Their view on the world changed during the 1960s and ultimately led to them becoming music legends by the 1970s. The film comes from director Bernard MacMahon (American Epic, The Big Bang) and co-writer Allison McGourty (Arena) with interviews from the titular band, including the talents of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. Read more
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The Librarians
DIRECTOR: Kim A. Snyder CAST: N/A Libraries are a great resource for plenty of books with valuable information. In some parts of the United States, they may be the only place to become informed and inspired. This documentary highlights the necessity of libraries and the librarians who manage them in Texas, given the rising controversy of banning books by such organizations as Moms for Liberty. This important documentary on an essential institution of knowledge comes from director Kim A. Snyder (Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane) with interviews from Suzette Baker, Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote, Martha Hickson, Amanda Jones, Marie Masferrer, and Julie Miller. Read more
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Best documentary movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated documentary movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).Flee
DIRECTOR: Jonas Poher Rasmussen CAST: Rashid Aitouganov, Daniel Karimyar & Fardin Mijdzadeh In this animated documentary by writer and director Jonas Poher Rasmussen (What He Did), the story of Amin is revealed. At first, he just seems like a Denmark academic who is on the verge of marriage becoming the next step in his life. Before he takes that giant leap into blissful matrimony, however, he bares his soul by revealing his dark and sinister past. His tale is so strange for its secrecy that it could only be told through the imaginative power of animation. Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary category. Read more
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MLK/FBI
DIRECTOR: Sam Pollard CAST: James Comey, Beverly Gage, Martin Luther King In this fascinating documentary on American history, new information is revealed on the historical figure of Martin Luther King Jr. and his harassment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Via newly declassified documents, incredible new information is revealed on just how far the FBI went to shut down the civil rights leader in his fight for equal rights of African Americans. Directed by Sam Pollard, the documentary features appearances by Beverly Gage, David J. Garrow, Andrew Young, Donna Murch, James Comey, and Clarence Jone. Read more
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Tell Me Who I Am
DIRECTOR: Ed Perkins CAST: Alex Lewis, Marcus Lewis & Andrew Caley In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret. Read more
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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
DIRECTOR: Martin Scorsese CAST: Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg & Joan Baez Director Martin Scorsese is back with a new rock documentary. In 'Rolling Under Revue', he focusses on a pivotal year (1975) in Bob Dylan's tumultuous career. Read more
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Pavarotti
DIRECTOR: Ron Howard CAST: Luciano Pavarotti, & One of the best-selling Italian singers ever, Luciano Pavarotti's career was a spectacular series of highs and lows. Comprised of many interviews and live footage, this film portrays an iconic opera singer. Read more
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Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
DIRECTOR: Jeanie Finlay CAST: Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau In 2019, iconic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' finally came to an end. This documentary focusses on the making the final season, which proved to be the most complex and ambitious of all seasons. Read more
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Minding the Gap
DIRECTOR: Bing Liu CAST: Keire Johnson, Zack Mulligan & Bing Liu A touching, melancholic documentary about the lives of three troubled young skateboarders from a small town in the Rust Belt. Read more
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FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
DIRECTOR: Chris Smith CAST: , & A new documentary about Fyre Festival, the failed luxury music festival promoted by the now-incarcerated Billy McFarland and Ja Rule. Read more
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
DIRECTOR: Morgan Neville CAST: Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, John Rogers, Jim Rogers Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was one of America's most beloved figures in children's television. Entire generations have fond memories growing up with his long-running show 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'. This documentary is a beautiful ode to a man with an extraordinary unifying gift. Read more
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McQueen
DIRECTOR: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui(co-director) CAST: Bernard Arnault, Joseph Bennett, Detmar Blow, Isabella Blow A touching portrait of the tragic life Alexander McQueen, one of Britain's most talented (and modest) fashion designers. A film that will appeal to more people than only those interested in fashion. Read more
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Nothing Like a Dame
DIRECTOR: Roger Michell CAST: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith A wonderful documentary about four of the most beloved British actresses gossiping about love, friendship, careers and whatnot. Starring Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins. A true delight to share a tea with these four dames. Read more
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Science Fair
DIRECTOR: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster CAST: N/A An inspirational documentary about 9 bright high school students from all over the globe that have been chosen to participate in the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair. Read more
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RBG
DIRECTOR: Julie Cohen, Betsy West CAST: Bill Clinton, Sharron Frontiero, James Steven Ginsburg, Jane C. Ginsburg With Brett Kavanaugh being approved to the Supreme Court after a controversial process, the 2018 Documentary RBG is more interesting than ever. It narrates the exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She not only has an impressive legal track record, she has become somewhat of a pop icon. Read more
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Studio 54
DIRECTOR: Matt Tyrnauer CAST: Farrah Fawcett, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Mikhail Baryshnikov Many consider this one of the best documentaries of 2018. Studio 54 tells the real tale of the infamous club 49 years after it closed. It was the epicenter for hedonism and became to be one of the symbols representing the 70's. Read more
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Weiner
DIRECTOR: Josh KriegmanElyse Steinberg CAST: Anthony Weiner Huma Abedin Jordan Zain Weiner A shocking perspective on today's politics told through the story of Anthony Weiner, the New York congressman who fell from grace after a sex scandal. A must see! Read more
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RATING: 77/100
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Citizenfour
DIRECTOR: Laura Poitras CAST: Edward Snowden Glenn Greenwald William Binney The documentary highlights a meeting of a reporter and film maker with the infamous ex-CIA official ' Edward Snowden' who has leaked the secrets of state and... Read more
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RATING: 81/100
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The Overnighters
DIRECTOR: Jesse Moss CAST: Jay Reinke Keegan Edwards A local pastor in North Dakota does everything possible to help troubled men who have been chasing their dreams and running from their demons . Read more
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RATING: 75/100
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National Gallery
DIRECTOR: Frederick Wiseman CAST: Leanne Benjamin Kausikan Rajeshkumar Jo Shapcott A documentary that takes us inside one of the most revered art museums in the world; 'The National Gallery of London;' an absolute treat for the art... Read more
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RATING: 74/100
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The Salt of the Earth
DIRECTOR: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders CAST: Sebastião Salgado Wim Wenders Lélia Wanick Salgado A lifetime of dedication is realized as the work and life of famous photographer Sebastio Selgado who has documented the deprived sects of the modern society for about 40... Read more
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RATING: 84/100
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The Look of Silence
DIRECTOR: Joshua Oppenheimer CAST: Adi Rukun M.Y. Basrun Amir Hasan A heart wrenching account as humanity questions the atrocities levied upon it; a family that survived the Indonesian genocide confronts the man who had killed one of... Read more
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RATING: 83/100
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Becoming Warren Buffett
DIRECTOR: Peter W. Kunhardt CAST: Susan Buffett Warren Buffett Bill Gates A remarkable portrait of Warren Buffet, the eccentric and humble 86 year old multi-billionaire. Read more
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RATING: 82/100
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