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    2010s Documentary Movies

    The 40 most popular 2010s documentary movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Dads
    TMDB3.5

    Dads

    2019 · 1h 21m

    country: United States

    A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their unfiltered stories speak to the beauty, struggles, and ridiculous hilarity of being a dad today.

    The Elephant Queen
    TMDB3.6

    The Elephant Queen

    2019 · 1h 37m

    country: United Kingdom

    Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.

    The Deminer
    TMDB3.9

    The Deminer

    2018 · 1h 23m

    country: Sweden

    In the chaotic aftermath of the fall of Saddam Hussein, Fakhir, a father of eight, is serving in the Iraqi army. All around him, he sees innocent civilians getting injured by landmines, so he determines to disarm them with his own hands, using just a pocketknife and some wire cutters. He clears thousands of roadside bombs, mines and car bombs, knowing that every time he cuts a wire it could cost him his life—which he seems to find less important than the lives of others. In 2014, by this time having lost a leg, he starts working for the Kurdish Peshmerga, disarming boobytraps left behind by Daesh in and around Mosul. An enthusiastic home video maker, Fakhir collects hundreds of hours of footage of his day-to-day work.

    Intolerância.doc
    TMDB3.0

    Intolerância.doc

    2016 · 1h 25m

    country: Brazil

    The film gets into the underworld of crimes involving homophobia, soccer organized fans, and gangs in Sao Paulo city. It shows the team’s work routine of DECRADI, the only unit specialized in this field, as they search for people who have made hate speech into cruel murders.

    Three Identical Strangers
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    Three Identical Strangers

    2018 · 1h 37m

    country: United Kingdom

    New York, 1980. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they're identical triplets, separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, but also unlocks an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes beyond their own lives – and could transform our understanding of human nature forever.

    X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time
    TMDB3.2

    X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time

    2015 · 1h 34m

    country: United States

    The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.

    Grandma Maria
    TMDB3.3

    Grandma Maria

    2011 · 6m

    country: Brazil

    Three times a memory.

    Rocco
    TMDB2.8

    Rocco

    2016 · 1h 45m

    country: France

    Rocco Siffredi is to pornography what Mike Tyson is to boxing or Mick Jagger is to rock’n’roll: a living legend. His mother wanted him to be a priest; with her blessing he became a hardcore performer, devoting his life to one God only: Desire. Rocco Siffredi reveals all, even if it sometimes means busting his own myth: his true story, beginnings, career, wife and children… and the ultimate revelation that will change his life forever.

    My Other Me: A Film About Cosplayers
    TMDB2.1

    My Other Me: A Film About Cosplayers

    2013 · 1h 25m

    country: Unknown

    An eye-opening look at the 'costume play' subculture known as cosplay. "My Other Me" chronicles a year in the life of three different cosplayers, following the subjects as they travel the convention circuit, balancing their home lives with their cosplay alter egos, revealing the profound effects the subculture has played in their lives.

    Jackass 3D
    TMDB3.3

    Jackass 3D

    2010 · 1h 34m

    country: United States

    Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."

    Chuck Norris vs Communism
    TMDB3.6

    Chuck Norris vs Communism

    2015 · 1h 20m

    country: Germany

    In late eighties, in Ceausescu's Romania, a black market VHS bootlegger and a courageous female translator brought the magic of Western films to the Romanian people and sowed the seeds of a revolution.

    At Berkeley
    TMDB3.4

    At Berkeley

    2013 · 4h 4m

    country: United States

    Direct cinema pioneer Frederick Wiseman takes an in-depth look at the preeminent American university during a fall semester that saw a vigorous debate taking place over tuition hikes, budget cuts, and the future of higher education in the United States.

    Taego Ãwa
    TMDB3.1

    Taego Ãwa

    2017 · 1h 10m

    country: Brazil

    The directors take five old VHS tapes documenting the Ãwas customs back to the tribe.

    Lakeside Suite
    TMDB2.8

    Lakeside Suite

    2019 · 20m

    country: Switzerland

    Shot entirely from a boat on a lake, this evocative film confronts the viewer resolutely with his or her sensitivity for the moment. Surrounded by sounds of animal life, both from the lake and the neighbouring forests, this film takes us through the seasons. Sounds of water, the wind and a human presence.

    Red Republic
    TMDB2.5

    Red Republic

    2019 · 1h

    country: Germany

    A documentary about the left revolution in Munich and Bavaria as well as the republic following governing for several months. The movie consists mostly of eye witness interviews of the peaceful change of government.

    Guarnieri
    TMDB3.6

    Guarnieri

    2017 · 1h 10m

    country: Brazil

    Develops from the life, work and memory of Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, one of the most important names in the history of Brazilian theater, to examine the courses of dramaturgy and politics in the last decades. Guarnieri, besides being a TV star, was also seen as the synthesis of the politically engaged artist in Brazil. His sons, also actors, saw a separation between art, work, and politics. As he investigates the portraits of two generations, grandson and director Francisco aims to understand the place of his own generation in history, in art and the world as a whole.

    Human
    TMDB4.2

    Human

    2015 · 3h 11m

    country: France

    A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, it brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal. Our Earth is shown at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection. This film is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.

    Wasted Waste
    TMDB2.0

    Wasted Waste

    2018 · 1h 24m

    country: Portugal

    This documentary is about individual lifestyles with conscious repercussions in the collective. Because from the Nature’s point of view there is no such thing as waste. It’s the symbiotic aspect of life. The whole Nature is a unified system of interdependent variables. Each one with a cause and reaction. Freeganism is an alternative lifestyle based on the boycott to capitalism, aiming to reduce the impact in our ecosystem, rejecting any form of human or animal exploitation. This is achieved through the limited and resource-conscious consumption, as well as the rescue of waste, in a society that produces above its needs.

    Másik Magyarország
    TMDB3.5

    Másik Magyarország

    2013

    country: Hungary

    No overview available

    Everybody’s Everything
    TMDB4.2

    Everybody’s Everything

    2019 · 1h 56m

    country: United States

    The story of artist Lil Peep from his birth in Long Island and meteoric rise as a genre blending pop star & style icon, to his death due to an accidental opioid overdose in Arizona at just 21 years of age.

    The Audition
    TMDB4.5

    The Audition

    2016 · 1h 36m

    country: Germany

    Documentary about the audition process at an acting school in Hannover, Germany.

    Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
    TMDB3.5

    Game of Thrones: The Last Watch

    2019 · 1h 55m

    country: United States

    For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” chronicling the creation of the show’s most ambitious and complicated season. Debuting one week after the series 8 finale, GAME OF THRONES: THE LAST WATCH delves deep into the mud and blood to reveal the tears and triumphs involved in the challenge of bringing the fantasy world of Westeros to life in the very real studios, fields and car-parks of Northern Ireland. Made with unprecedented access, GAME OF THRONES: THE LAST WATCH is an up-close and personal portrait from the trenches of production, following the crew and the cast as they contend with extreme weather, punishing deadlines and an ever-excited fandom hungry for spoilers. Much more than a “making of” documentary, this is a funny, heartbreaking story, told with wit and intimacy, about the bittersweet pleasures of what it means to create a world – and then have to say goodbye to it.

    Inside Job
    TMDB3.9

    Inside Job

    2010 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia.

    QT8: The First Eight
    TMDB3.6

    QT8: The First Eight

    2019 · 1h 43m

    country: United States

    A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

    X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time
    TMDB3.4

    X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time

    2016 · 1h 35m

    country: United States

    Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.

    The Image Revolution
    TMDB3.5

    The Image Revolution

    2013 · 1h 21m

    country: United States

    Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and changed comics forever. The Image Revolution tells the story of Image Comics, from its founders' work at Marvel, through Image's early success, company difficulties during the comics market implosion, and ultimately the publisher's new generation of properties like The Walking Dead. Filled with colorful characters, the film is a clarion call to artists to take control of their destiny.

    Free Solo
    TMDB3.9

    Free Solo

    2018 · 1h 40m

    country: United States

    Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

    Yorimatã
    TMDB5.0

    Yorimatã

    2016 · 1h 56m

    country: Brazil

    The lives of Luhli and Lucina, two especially important artists in the alternative cultural scene during the 1970s. In a time when transgression, love and peace guided behavior, we discover the love of two women for art, their spiritual universe, their lives in community and their three-way relationship with photographer Luiz Fernando Borges da Fonseca.

    Pluto and Beyond
    TMDB4.1

    Pluto and Beyond

    2019 · 54m

    country: United States

    The New Horizons spacecraft attempts to fly by a mysterious object known as Arrokoth, believed to be a primordial building block of the solar system. Three years after taking the first spectacular photos of Pluto, New Horizons is four billion miles from Earth, trying to achieve the most distant flyby in NASA’s history. If successful, it will shed light on one of the least understood regions of our solar system: the Kuiper Belt.

    American Animals
    TMDB3.4

    American Animals

    2018 · 1h 57m

    country: United Kingdom

    Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.

    Senna
    TMDB4.1

    Senna

    2010 · 1h 46m

    country: United Kingdom

    The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

    Amy
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.0

    Amy

    2015 · 2h 8m

    country: United Kingdom

    A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.

    Antarctic Dream
    TMDB5.0

    Antarctic Dream

    2016 · 1h 7m

    country: Argentina

    In this spectacular real-life adventure, a small team of Argentinean mariners sets sail for Antarctica in a custom-built sailboat. But to get there they and their vessel will have to brave the treacherous Drake Passage, one of the most dangerous bodies of water on Earth.

    The Making of Trump
    TMDB2.2

    The Making of Trump

    2015 · 1h 26m

    country: United States

    As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.

    Burn the Stage: The Movie
    TMDB4.2

    Burn the Stage: The Movie

    2018 · 1h 25m

    country: South Korea

    Burn the Stage: the Movie is the first movie from BTS, going behind-the-scenes of the BTS WINGS TOUR to reveal the full story of the band’s meteoric rise to fame. This unmissable film provides an intimate look at what happens when the most successful global boy band of all time breaks down barriers and invades the mainstream music scene. Exclusive tour footage and brand-new one-on-one interviews with BTS members give fans an unprecedented glimpse into their lives and an opportunity for everyone to celebrate together worldwide.

    Hot Girls Wanted
    TMDB3.0

    Hot Girls Wanted

    2015 · 1h 24m

    country: United States

    A first-ever look at the realities of the professional “amateur” porn world and the steady stream of 18-to-19-year old girls entering into it.

    The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
    TMDB3.5

    The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

    2019 · 13m

    country: United States

    Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."

    Am Kölnberg
    TMDB3.6

    Am Kölnberg

    2014 · 1h 29m

    country: Germany

    The tower block area "Am Kölnberg" has a bad reputation. People who - for any number of reasons - ended up on the edge of society, live here alongside refugee families and immigrants from all over the world. Unemployment, drug abuse and prostitution are part of everyday life for many of them. The film accompanies 4 people over a period of two years and portrays their life at "Kölnberg" with ups and downs. One thing they all have in common: The dream of leading a fulfilled life, far away from "Kölnberg".

    No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
    TMDB4.2

    No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

    2013 · 2h 16m

    country: United States

    A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

    Punks
    TMDB3.6

    Punks

    2019 · 1h 30m

    country: Netherlands

    The parents are at their wits’ end, so a temporary supervision order is the last hope for a group of teenagers in Punks. Now, on a remote farm in France, they’re going to have to get their lives back on track, with the help of a counselor. If they want any chance of a happy life, they need to engage in some frank and painful conversations. Mitchel has to find a way to get along with his father, but maybe too much has already happened since his mother died. Jahlano is already at the next stage: he’s no longer allowed to live with his mother, and needs to get over the disappointment. Mike, meanwhile, is struggling with his image as a boy who’s “got a screw loose.” Filmed in constant close-up by director Maasja Ooms, the teenagers try to tame their demons with music and therapy, but problems from the past keep resurfacing. In this intimate and sincere portrait, these troubled kids show us their most vulnerable sides.

    About 2010s Documentary Movies

    The 2010s

    The 2010s belonged to the franchise: shared universes, legacy sequels, and a superhero cycle at peak cultural saturation. It was simultaneously a strong decade for independent film, as streaming money found the margins.

    Documentary

    Documentary covers everything from observational vérité to essay film and true crime. The form's best work argues rather than merely records, and the last two decades of streaming demand have made it a commercial genre as much as an artistic one.

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    Human (8.4)
    Often also
    Music, Crime, Drama

    Common questions

    What are the best 2010s documentary movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Dads, The Elephant Queen, and The Deminer. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    2010s documentary movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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