Movies like League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis (2013)

O.J.: Made in America (2016)

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

Ronaldo (2015)

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

Red Army (2015)

A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history

A Brief History of Time (1991)

Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)

Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)

This film examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news, and provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangerous impact on society when a broad swath of media is controlled by one person. Media experts, including Jeff Cohen (FAIR) Bob McChesney (Free Press), Chellie Pingree (Common Cause), Jeff Chester (Center for Digital Democracy) and David Brock (Media Matters) provide context and guidance for the story of Fox News and its effect on society. This documentary also reveals the secrets of Former Fox news producers, reporters, bookers and writers who expose what it's like to work for Fox News. These former Fox employees talk about how they were forced to push a "right-wing" point of view or risk their jobs. Some have even chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect their current livelihoods. As one employee said "There's no sense of integrity as far as having a line that can't be crossed."

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Cristiano Ronaldo: World at His Feet (2014)

Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet follows the footballer from his beginnings in Portugal, breakthrough start with Manchester United and current career at Real Madrid.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)

The story of the evolution of a boy from Nebraska who became one of the most respected men in the world, and the heroes who helped guide him along the way. By allowing access to his life and never-before-released home videos, Buffett offers a glimpse into his unique mind to help us understand what is truly important when money no longer has meaning.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Behind the Curve (2018)

Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Senna (2010)

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.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)

Maths teacher Ted Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the iconic game show The Price is Right, an obsession dating back to the show's inception in 1972. This passion and dedication for the show culminated in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 showcase, an innocent act that would create one of the biggest controversies in television industry history.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

That Sugar Film (2014)

One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Four Hours at the Capitol (2021)

The documentary is an immersive chronicle of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when thousands of American citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election, many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

League of Legends Origins (2019)

Fans, experts and creators of “League of Legends” detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Jane (2017)

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Howard (2018)

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)

A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

Naqoyqatsi (2002)

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

How to Win the Loser's Game (2014)

Sensible Investing's landmark documentary contains interviews with some of the biggest names and brightest minds in the investment world. The aim is to provide ordinary investors with the information they need - and to challenge the industry to offer consumers a fairer deal.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & history

Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025)

This eye-opening documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom, and the scandals that marred his legacy.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

The Private Life of Plants (1995)

David Attenborough takes us on a guided tour through the secret world of plants, to see things no unaided eye could witness. Each episode in this six-part series focuses on one of the critical stages through which every plant must pass if it is to survive:- travelling, growing, and flowering; struggling with one another; creating alliances with other organisms both plant and animal; and evolving complex ways of surviving in the earth's most ferociously hostile environments.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Bye (2017)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Gebrochen Deutsch (1992)

In 1991, just a few months after the racially motivated murder of Amadeu Antonio, Ralf Marschalleck documents the small town of Eberswalde, its violence, and its resignation.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Traffic Stop (2017)

Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas - is pulled over for a routine traffic stop that escalates into a violent arrest. Dashcam clips intercut with verite scenes tell a story of racism in law enforcement through the eyes of one of its victims.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Super Bowl Champions: The 2025 Seattle Seahawks (2026)

From training camp to the final confetti fall, Super Bowl Champions: The 2025 Seattle Seahawks is the definitive, cinematic story of a team that soared above the odds, told with the style only NFL Films can deliver. Narrated by actor and Seahawks fan Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the 75-minute documentary looks back at Seattle's 2025 championship season through game broadcast footage, including extended highlights of their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The film also includes coverage from the championship parade, behind-the-scenes footage captured by the team, and the largest compilation of player and coach wired sound from throughout the season ever for an NFL Films championship documentary.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

The Tracker (2002)

Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both history

Brick by Brick: Inside Access with the San Francisco 49ers (2024)

An in-depth look at San Francisco 49ers training camp and preseason activities, highlighting both players and coaching staff as they prepare for the 2024 NFL campaign.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Blood Amber (2017)

Somewhere in Myanmar is a forest rich in amber and controlled by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA). Most of its inhabitants work in a mine, digging the earth night and days in the hope of finding the precious ore that will get them out of poverty. But on top of the excruciating hardship of the work, they also have to fear an attack from the army.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary