Top Documentary Movies


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141. Twenty Feet from Stardom

Year of Release: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Morgan Neville
Actors: Lou Adler, Stephanie 'Stevvi' Alexander, Darlene Love, Janice Pendarvis, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen
Plot: The divas, the lead singers, the talented band - we know the face of the popular groups, but behind every great band and singer is a talented backup singer. These voices provide the harmony and cohesion to the group - with none of the fame or recognition - until now.

142. An Honest Liar

Year of Release: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
Actors: James Randi, Penn Jillette, Bill Nye, Adam Savage, Alice Cooper, Michael Shermer

143. Stop Making Sense

Year of Release: 1984
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Jonathan Demme
Actors: Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, David Byrne, Steven Scales, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth

144. Cocaine Cowboys

Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Billy Corben
Actors: Jon Roberts, Al Sunshine, Sam Burstyn, Mickey Munday, Bob Palumbo, Toni Mooney
Plot: explore the rise of cocaine and the resulting crime epidemic that swept the city of Miami, Florida in the 1970s and 1980s.

145. The Imposter

Year of Release: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Bart Layton
Actors: Adam O'Brian, Anna Ruben, Cathy Dresbach, Alan Teichman, Ivan Villanueva, Maria Jesus Hoyos
Plot: Documentary based on the true story of a young Frenchman who passes himself off as the 16-year-old son of a Texas family that had been missing for three years.

146. Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Year of Release: 2009
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Actors: Kevin Goocher, Glenn Gyorffy, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Chris Tsangarides
Plot: Formed by two 14-year-old boys in the 1970s, heavy metal band Anvil influenced the great acts that followed, such as Anthrax and Metallica. This documentary joins Anvil's now middle-aged founders as they recover from a disastrous tour of Europe. Hoping to end their youthful dreams and careers on a high note, Robb Reiner, Steve "Lips" Kudlow and the band set out to record their 13th album, "This Is Thirteen."

147. Who the #$^% is Jackson Pollock?

Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Harry Moses
Actors: Teri Horton, Tod M. Volpe, Ben Heller, Nick Carone, John Myatt, Peter Paul Biro

148. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen
Actors: Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson, Vinnie Paul, Les Claypool, Trent Reznor

149. The Comedians of Comedy

Year of Release: 2005
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Documentary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Michael Blieden
Actors: Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford, Zach Galifianakis

150. Cobain: Montage of Heck

Year of Release: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Brett Morgen
Actors: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Courtney Love, Krist Novoselic

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