Best Documentary movies of 2025

Actors : Jess Alexander, Prinsesse Astrid, Natalia Alava, Edward Alava, Troy Kotsur, Johnny Sequoyah,
Directors : Rebecca Chaiklin, Johannes Roberts,

Follows Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek Verrett as they prepare for their controversial Norwegian wedding.

Actors : Tom Green, Phil Giroux, Mary Jane Green,
Directors : Tom Green,

Comedian Tom Green's journey takes unexpected turns as he shifts from wild MTV stunts to confronting serious health challenges, ultimately finding peace away from Hollywood on his Canadian farm.

Actors : Ballard Berkeley, Tom Betts, Ballard Berkely, Frieda Anderson,
Directors : Ella Wright,

This approach brings history to life through vividly restored archival footage and firsthand accounts of WWII Britain during the Blitz.

Actors : Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode,
Directors : Fernando Frias,

Concert film weaves Depeche Mode's 2023 Mexico City performances with segments examining music, mortality, and Mexican death traditions.

Actors : Taylor Swift, Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Max Bernstein, Mike Meadows, Lauren Daigle,
Directors : Phil Cunningham, Glenn Weiss, Brent Dawes,

Taylor Swift's Vancouver Eras Tour finale features 45 songs, including a new "Female Rage" segment and special medleys. The concert marked the end of her record-breaking global tour at BC Place Stadium.

Actors : Gareth Thomas, Nicci Wright, Raymond Jansen,
Directors : Pippa Ehrlich,

A man discovers purpose helping rescue a trafficked baby pangolin in South Africa. He dedicates himself to rehabilitating the endangered animal for release into the wild, in this film from My Octopus Teacher's director.

Actors : Carrie Wolf, Griffin Ced, Liam Le Guillou,
Directors : Liam Le Guillou,

Filmmaker Liam Le Guillou embarks on a perilous journey into the occult to discover if magic truly exists, challenging his perceptions of reality and belief through a daring and unprecedented dark social experiment.

Actors : Billie Eilish, Hans Zimmer, Christopher Nolan, Timothée Chalamet, Jerry Bruckheimer,
Directors : Paul Dugdale,

A journey through Dubai featuring live performances at Coca-Cola Arena, intimate talks with friends, and stunning moments across desert dunes and the iconic Burj Al Arab.

Actors : Rob Reider, Vin Thoroughman,
Directors : Matt Wilcox,

The inside look at the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds flight squadron.

Actors : Nick Paumgarten, Françoise Mouly, David Remnick,
Directors : Marshall Curry,

The New Yorker's centennial reveals behind-the-scenes access to editors, writers, and archives of this culturally vital magazine, one of print's last survivors.

Actors : Sarah Silverman,
Directors : Sarah Silverman,

After losing both parents, Sarah Silverman turns grief into comedy, finding humor in funeral planning and final moments with her mother while maintaining her characteristic wit.

Actors : Beyoncé, Jess Alexander, Playboi Carti, Troy Kotsur, Ye, Johnny Sequoyah,
Directors : Nico Ballesteros, Johannes Roberts,

Immersed in Kanye West's (Ye's) world of extremes for 6 years, Nico Ballesteros documented over 3,000 hours, bearing witness to brilliance, breakdowns, triumphs, turmoil, paranoia, and intensity that increasingly shaped Ye's world.

Actors : Adam Schefter, Steve Antonopulos, John Elway,
Directors : Ken Rodgers, Chris Weaver,

Following John Elway from Stanford through 16 seasons with Denver Broncos, featuring The Drive, Super Bowl losses and victories, capturing key moments of the Hall of Fame QB's legendary career.

Actors : Anton Ptushkin,
Directors : Anton Ptushkin,

Scientists live and research in Antarctica, facing isolation and harsh conditions. They study climate change, glaciers, and wildlife while maintaining Ukraine's presence on the continent.

Actors : Bert Kreischer,
Directors : Jeff Tomsic,

Comedian Bert Kreischer's fourth Netflix special covers his weight loss journey, family stories, and advice from Snoop Dogg, while reflecting on his lucky life experiences.

Actors : Simon Blair,
Directors : Ryan Lovejoy,

Recently diagnosed with ADHD, Simon Blair confronts self-doubt and past failures in the grueling Marathon des Sables. As the desert tests his mind and body, can he turn his diagnosis into an advantage or will it hold him back?

Actors : Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Christopher Abbott, Matilda Firth, Gene Deal, Tim Paterson, Julia Garner,
Directors : Leigh Whannell, Lisa Bloom, Al B. Sure!,

The documentary delves into Diddy's early years, his transformation from Sean Combs to Puffy and Diddy, the forces that shaped him, his childhood, music career, and the recent allegations of sexual misconduct, challenging perceptions.

Actors : Michael Jackson, Vince Finaldi, Jimmy Safechuck, Wade Robson,
Directors : Dan Reed,

Two men who accused Michael Jackson of abuse navigate the legal system and face intense public scrutiny while pursuing their case, dealing with both personal challenges and fierce opposition from devoted fans.

Actors : Grant Hill, Chris Webber, Anthony Edwards,
Directors : Michael Tolajian,

The true behind-the-scenes story of the only game the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team lost, as told by the young college players who beat them.

Actors : László Lukács, Ákos Kovács, Menczel Gábor,
Directors : László Kriskó,