Partners & Resources

Discover valuable documentary resources and partner websites

Discovering great documentaries requires the right combination of tools. These carefully selected resources tackle different aspects of the documentary journey—from researching film quality and reading professional reviews to finding streaming availability and accessing free content libraries. Whether you're looking for critically acclaimed works, niche subjects, or simply exploring what's available on your existing subscriptions, these platforms work together to make documentary discovery easier and more rewarding.

Top Documentary Films

A free and growing online library offering thousands of curated full-length documentaries across various categories for streaming.

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Top Documentary Films has a library of 3000+ curated quality films that can be viewed for free without access to membership based streaming services.

IMDB

The world's largest online database of film and television information, featuring cast details, ratings, reviews, and industry data.

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IMDB provides an advanced search capability that allows you to quickly identify a list of documentary films and shows that match your viewing interests.

JustWatch

Free streaming search engine that aggregates content from 100+ platforms, helping users discover where movies and TV shows are available to watch.

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JustWatch allows you to quickly see which streaming services have your desired documentary available for viewing and at what cost.

Rotten Tomatoes

A review aggregation website that compiles professional critic reviews and audience ratings to measure critical and popular reception of films and TV shows.

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Rotten Tomatoes effectively integrates professional critics into their rating system which adds a valuable dimension to your search for quality documentaries.

TMDB

A community-built, crowdsourced database for movies and TV shows with extensive metadata, images, and a free API for developers.

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TMDB's strength is unmatched international coverage, providing an ad-free experience where users directly contribute to building the database.

Letterboxd

Social platform for logging and reviewing films, creating lists, and discovering movies through a community of passionate film enthusiasts.

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Letterboxd's strength is social discovery through recommendations from real people with similar tastes within a community of 20 million film enthusiasts.

Curated Documentary Lists

The following are a few curated lists of documentaries for you to explore and enjoy!

100 Best-Reviewed Documentaries of All Time

Rotten Tomatoes' definitive ranking based on critical consensus, featuring documentaries that have achieved Certified Fresh status with exceptional review scores from professional critics.

The 50 Best Documentaries of All Time

A personally curated IMDb list showcasing the most impactful documentary features, selected for their storytelling power, emotional resonance, and lasting cultural significance.

Official Top 250 Documentary Films

Letterboxd's community-driven ranking of the finest documentaries, determined by average user ratings from passionate film enthusiasts and updated monthly with strict eligibility criteria.

The Best Documentaries of All Time

Time Out's expertly curated selection by film critics and editors, spanning decades of documentary excellence and regularly updated to include recent award-winning releases.

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Visit these trusted resources to discover new documentaries, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and deepen your understanding of the world through film.

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