Looking for documentary movies alone on a rainy night that are actually worth watching? Here are 10 hand-picked films that actually deliver. No filler, just great cinema.
Finding the right documentary movie alone on a rainy night can be harder than it sounds. You want something that truly delivers — films that are actually worth watching. We have pulled together the best picks so you do not have to scroll for hours wondering what to watch.
Not all documentary movies are created equal, especially when you are watching alone on a rainy night. These selections stand out because they work on multiple levels — they are engaging, well-crafted, and genuinely enjoyable for the right audience.
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient cre...
A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman har...
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the...
In 200,000 years of existence, man has upset the balance on which the Earth had lived for 4 billion years. Global warming, resource depletion, species extinction: man has endangered his own home. But it is too late to be...
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.
In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.
Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive rese...
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.
There is nothing worse than picking the wrong movie for the mood. This curated list of documentary films alone on a rainy night takes that risk off the table. Every pick here is that are actually worth watching — tried, tested, and worth your time. Happy watching.