Looking for documentary movies with friends on a friday night that will make you cry? Here are 10 hand-picked films that actually deliver. No filler, just great cinema.
Not every documentary movie delivers. This curated list was built specifically for nights with friends on a friday night, focused entirely on films that will make you cry. Save this page — you will come back to it every time you are stuck on what to watch.
What makes a great documentary movie with friends on a friday night? It needs to hold attention, create the right atmosphere, and leave everyone satisfied when the credits roll. The films below do exactly that — each one has been chosen because it genuinely works for this specific kind of viewing experience.
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.
The next time you are planning a night with friends on a friday night and need a documentary movie that actually delivers, start here. This list is updated regularly so the recommendations stay fresh. And if you find a favourite, check out its dedicated page for more details, cast info, and similar films you might love.