Top Documentary Movies of 2024 Online
Explore the world around you with the best documentary movies of 2024 online. From thought-provoking stories to groundbreaking explorations, these films offer unique insights into real-life events and issues. Watch the top documentary movies of 2024 online and expand your knowledge with captivating true stories.
Unclickable (2024)
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Welcome to the murky world of digital ad fraud, organized crime’s biggest source of income after drug trafficking. A former industry executive pulls the curtain to expose how it’s done, who the victims are, and what role Google and Facebook play in the game.
Promisedland™ (2024)
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In a fantastical domed theme park in the middle of the desert east of Jerusalem visitors and workers have an oasis, however absurd.
Faithful unto Death (2024)
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Documentarian Ivars Zviedris began filming Faithful unto Death after meeting a woman who unknowingly carried a surgeon's tool in her abdomen for 27 years, following an appendectomy. This discovery led Zviedris to explore the resilience of pensioners in rural areas, who survive by forming cooperative living arrangements, sharing a single household. These arrangements, driven by financial necessity, reveal the struggles of individuals who must live together despite fractured relationships, pooling their pensions to cover basic expenses. Central to the story is Mara, a woman with a tragic history of lost husbands, who remained with her last
The World According to Allee Willis (2024)
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Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and colors, her signature asymmetrical haircut and famed parties at her real-life Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Allee didn’t waste any opportunity to tell you what she was about. But privately, Allee struggled with not fitting established gender and sexual norms. She buried herself in her work, until true love manifested her ultimate masterpiece - self-acceptance.
Chaos Glacier Country (2024)
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An expedition to climb British Columbia's highest mountain goes awry in the face of bad weather, a series of comic mishaps and the stubborn insistence of its leader on using antique climbing equipment.
Seize the Summit (2024)
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Four young strangers have come together to take on the challenge of summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. They do not have a common religion, culture, or language, but they are all survivors of war. The week long journey to the summit is more than just an ascension. It is about pushing physical boundaries and breaking through psychological ones. They will have to face their inner demons and trauma, and in many ways find strength they did not know they had.
Horizon (2024)
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From the turtles of the Farasan Islands to the ibex that dot the Asir Mountains, this documentary captures Saudi Arabia's diverse wildlife and scenery.
Who They Are (2024)
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This extraterrestrial documentary explores the alien phenomena. UFOs. Who is flying them? Where they coming from? And more importantly, WHY ARE THEY HERE?
Eddy's War (2024)
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For four seasons, lone wolf Eddy van Wessel travels along the Ukrainian front lines. Now that the Netherlands' most awarded war photographer is in the twilight of his successful career, he wants to take the ultimate photo one more time, the image that summarizes the entire conflict and that makes all the struggles, traumas and setbacks he has endured worthwhile.
Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc. (2024)
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On Halloween the streets were filled with little Draculas, Spider-Mans and Luke Skywalkers, thanks to Ben Cooper, Inc. Ben’s grandson reunites with former Ben Cooper, Inc. employees at their old factory to talk about the lasting impact of the costumes and many of their top licenses, including Star Wars, Universal Monsters, Batman, Masters of the Universe, Strawberry Shortcake and more.
Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle (2024)
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Derek Hayes and David Flora explore unique areas and stories of weird phenomena of the "Borrego Triangle," an area full of anomalous phenomena including cryptids, ghosts, disappearances, and UFOs.
The Bad Guy (2024)
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The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary response to keep our loved ones safe. What impact do these militarised approaches have on children’s mental wellbeing? What kind of society will they build in the future? Told through the perspective of a European new mother, who is deciding to make a life for her young family in America, this candid and urgent documentary asks what is at stake
Hatching Eagles (2024)
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The national ski jumping team of China is trained in Finland, starting from scratch three years before the Beijing Winter Olympics, in an unprecedented project where young athletes strive to represent their country on the world stage.
Troll Storm (2024)
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What are the limits of free speech? Troll Storm is the story of a Jewish woman in Montana, Tanya Gersh, who was the victim of an unrelenting social media campaign of antisemitism and her decision to fight back in court. “The second I decided to fight, I started to heal,” she says in this powerful film. And although the crux of this story takes place several years ago, the new swarm of antisemitism currently crossing our country makes this story feel extremely relevant. Gersh uses interviews with a holocaust survivor as a brutal reminder of where we could end up again if this culture of hate is not faced by our country. In Accept the Call
American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly (2024)
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Ontario is the only province in Canada without a ban on cat declawing. Amy Hoggart, the hilarious correspondent from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, cracks jokes, cuddles kittens and attacks this controversial practice using satire to expose a heart-wrenching catspiracy.
Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy (2024)
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FORTITUDE is a new documentary about the people, perils and promises behind the emerging space industry. A new Space Renaissance is emerging: Sparked by humanity’s unquenchable thirst for exploration, fuelled by capitalism’s insatiable hunger for profits and propelled by breath-taking technological advances. Fortitude uncovers how a few influential individuals with utopian ideas and vast fortunes are forging a trillion-dollar off-world industry while inspiring millions of us back on Earth. This is the story of those who take risks, invest the capital, and endeavour to turn science fiction into science fact.
Government Gangsters (2024)
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From Steve Bannon and the visionary team behind "Clinton Cash", this groundbreaking film will leave you on the edge of your seat. "Government Gangsters," based on the best-selling book by Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Kash Patel, pulls back the curtain on the sinister world of corrupt bureaucrats, government officials, and their media accomplices, as they conspired to bring down a sitting President, Donald J. Trump, and all those who support him. This explosive film uncovers the depths of deceit and manipulation they employ daily, betraying the very system they vowed to protect. "Government
The Real! Will Smith: Fresh Prince or Bad Boy? (2024)
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Embark on a fascinating journey through the life and career of Will Smith, from his charismatic beginnings on "Fresh Prince" to his triumphant Oscar win, all while confronting the complexities of his public persona and the question of whether he is truly the epitome of American charm or harbors a darker side.
Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini (2024)
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The documentary begins when the fictionalized drama ends. Sara spent three years volunteering to save refugees on the same journey that made her so famous, and was suddenly arrested in Aug. 2018, accused by Greek authorities of running a criminal enterprise with charges including “international espionage and people smuggling.” If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison and the end of her humanitarian career. Shot over three years, the film follows Sara’s fight for justice and journey of self-discovery.
Doc of Chucky (2024)
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The story of the cult horror empire through interviews with cast, crew, and horror icons such as Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, John Waters, Fiona Dourif, Perrey Reeves, Gerrit Graham, David Kirschner, and dozens more.
My Friend Lanre (2024)
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Regan first documented his friend’s life in the 1998 film Don’t Get High on Your Own Supply. Fehintola became hooked on heroin while working on a book about a group of drug addicts. Regan caught up with him again in the 2001 film Cold Turkey, as Fehintola attempted to break his addiction by locking himself in his flat without medication. My Friend Lanre jumps two decades, to a moment when Fehintola has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Regan never set out to document someone dying, but this is what his film becomes. Drawing from over 25 years of footage, the filmmaker presents an intensely intimate portrayal of his friendship and
Eat / Sleep / Cheer / Repeat (2024)
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Between pastoral fields and council housing, in an industrial estate on the edge of Europe’s most westerly city, the best cheerleaders from across Ireland come together to form the national cheerleading team. This ensemble film centres on a gang of young misfits and oddballs who, through cheerleading, are finding their place in the world.
ABBA: 50 Years Since Eurovision (2024)
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The 50-year saga of the legendary Swedish pop quartet…from their iconic Eurovision triumph with 'Waterloo' to the pre-ABBA chapters of individual lives, and the genesis of their unique sound.
The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane (2024)
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The shocking murder of 21-year-old British backpacker, Grace Millane, in New Zealand grabbed headlines around the world in 2018, as did the ensuing investigation and trial. This chilling true-crime documentary revisits the night of her tragic murder with previously unseen footage and expert analysis, exploring the alarming, regressive attitudes laid bare in the subsequent trial, and highlighting important, broader issues of violence against women in today’s society.
Join or Die (2024)
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A film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy’s crisis.
Children of the Cult (2024)
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An international investigation into the Rajneesh movement. One of the world's biggest and most successful cults, it had communes in more than 30 countries in the 70s and 80s and was portrayed in the Netflix series Wild Wild Country' But until now, a central truth about the organization has remained hidden.
Wild Water (2024)
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Shot through the seasons over the period of 16 months, the documentary dives into the cold water swimming community of Gaddings Dam, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, home to the UK’s highest beach. The film tracks the breathtaking landscape and its community of wild swimmers, as they use the restorative powers of cold water to reconnect with their mental health, identity and the natural environment.
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant (2024)
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Recount the achievements—some personal, some professional, and many halted—of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
Britain's Atomic Bomb Scandal (2024)
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Documentary exploring the long-term repercussions of atomic bomb tests in the 1950s and 1960s on both the servicemen present, who often had no training or protective gear, and their descendants. From a host of cancers to cardiovascular disease and a surprisingly high number of children born suffering from birth defects or auto-immune conditions, many veterans believe their exposure to these tests caused their poor health.
Strike: An Uncivil War (2024)
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The Battle of Orgreave, recounted by those who lived through it, is contextualised through the history of the British mining union and a government that was hell-bent on breaking it.
Sharks: Predators of the Deep (2024)
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Monster or majestic creature? Experience these amazing sea dwellers in their natural habitat as experienced wild survivalists who face the threat of extinction.
Blood of the Ancient Vine (2024)
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Two wine connoisseurs embark on a mission to discover and procure the finest wine in Spain and Portugal while learning of the history and culture of Iberian wine told by a world renowned historian and Vice Chancellor of the Royal Confraternity of Medieval Wines.
The Life of Sean DeLear (2024)
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The Life of Sean DeLear is a vibrantly multi-faceted, buoyantly propulsive documentary portrait of this irresistibly charismatic one-off — sketched in celebratory but commendably clear-eyed style by writer-director Markus Zizenbacher. There can be very few people better qualified to do justice to this particular tale. Zizenbacher befriended DeLear — born Anthony Robertson in Simi Valley, an obscure California backwater — after the latter relocated to Vienna in the early 2010s.
The Geneva Window: Through a Glass Darkly (2024)
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The mystery of the Geneva Window: a masterpiece of Irish art commissioned by the Irish Government but ultimately rejected, abandoned and hidden away for fear of scandalising the nation.
Adam Hills: Foot Fault (2024)
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Join Adam Hills on his funny and personal campaign to support Para-Standing Tennis' growth as he uncovers the barriers facing aspiring players. Sky Original documentary.
Flipside (2024)
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Chris Wilcha helped adapt This American Life to television. His new documentary embodies the spirit of that show as he tries to save a New Jersey record store, in this comic yet deeply moving reflection on opportunities lost and gained.
Art, Beats + Lyrics (2024)
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Art, Beats + Lyrics celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking visual art and hip hop roadshow that began in Atlanta in 2004 and has since become a national phenomenon. The documentary chronicles the lead up to AB+L's twentieth anniversary tour.
Doom Scroll: Andrew Tate and the Dark Side of the Internet (2024)
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How does a self-professed misogynist become one of the world’s most influential people, and remain so even after being charged with rape and human trafficking? Andrew Tate’s meteoric rise to infamy has provoked global uproar, but the controversial figure is also a terrifying symptom of the increasingly fractured world in which we live, propelled by the social media platforms beneath our fingertips.
Charakter: Athlete (2024)
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During the aggression on Ukraine, Russian soldiers killed more than 400 Ukrainian athletes. Russians destroyed hundreds of stadiums, sports centers, gyms, and pools. Thousands of young athletes and children fled war to foreign countries.
Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley Trials (2024)
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A documentary of the prosecution of Jennifer and James Crumbley for their role in the 2021 Oxford High School shooting perpetrated by their son, Ethan Crumbley.
X Trillion (2024)
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A journey that promises to change not only the women's lives but the very future of our planet. X Trillion follows fourteen women as they sail a gruelling 3000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean to one of the most remote places on Earth, but also the location of the densest accumulation of ocean plastic – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A life-affirming, optimistic story of adventure, discovery, science and solidarity.
Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie (2024)
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The special follows award-winning actor Mackie in his hometown of New Orleans, where he grew up boating and angling and still practices the sport to date, a passion he now shares with his four sons. Throughout the documentary, Mackie is on a personal mission to keep the peace between coastal communities and sharks. Diving fin-first, he comes face-to-face with the ocean’s apex predators, swimming with several enormous sandbar and silky sharks and tagging a formidable 7-foot bull shark.
Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024)
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The film profiles important individuals involved in the creation of the computer, plus its life after cancellation, both as an entry-level Macintosh-compatible and as a collectible. Though there were other notable computers with graphical user interfaces before the Apple Lisa, it stands out as the clear foundation for what we all use today. Whether you use a Macintosh, Windows, iOS or Android, you're using the legacy of the Lisa. This 108-minute movie has three parts: Part I - Genesis: The Apple Lisa at Apple, Part II - Second Life: The Apple Lisa after Apple, Part III - Legacy: The Apple Lisa Today. Interviews with former key Apple
Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test (2024)
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Casey Anthony's parents undergo polygraph tests to answer lingering questions.
Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story (2024)
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Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story dives deep into the lives beyond the court of the next generation of basketball luminaries, Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Breanna Stewart, as well as WNBA legend, Sheryl Swoopes. From intense off-season routines to the intricacies of family dynamics to navigating the politics of women's sports, this documentary offers viewers a rare, all-encompassing look at the athletes as holistic individuals.
Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play. (2024)
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A playful and illuminating self-portrait of writer Jeremy O. Harris as he workshops and mines Slave Play, the provocative play that thrust him into the spotlight, with a new cast of young actors from New York’s William Esper Studio.
Sell by Dates: The Surprising Truth (2024)
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Demystifying the dates and small print on food packaging, journalist Harry Wallop, restaurant critic Jimi Famurewa and other experts investigate if food date labels are in fact a con.
Operation Arctic Cure (2024)
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War reporter Bob Woodruff leads veterans on an Arctic expedition to test a cure for post-traumatic stress and depression: the experience of awe in nature. As they trek across one of the world’s most dramatic and pristine wildernesses, researchers monitor changes to their physical and emotional well-being. Could this be the medicine they’ve been looking for?
Becoming King (2024)
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An emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s journey to play legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and intimate home videos, Becoming King is a story of faith, friendship and a destiny fulfilled.