143 Best Documentary Movies to Watch

The true, transfixing story of a musician who lived his life without knowing he was famous .

A clever and gripping true-crime documentary about a French con artist .

Watch Jim Carrey take method acting to the extreme as he transforms into his idol Andy Kaufmann. .

A devastating documentary on reconciliation in the shadow of the Indonesian Genocide. .

An engrossing and entertaining look at an iconic series of American political debates in the late 1960s. .

This stunning documentary showcases the iconic photography of Sebastião Salgado. .

Mixing personal history with hardcore journalism, this is the story of Brazil's fragile democracy. .