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Documentary Movies For Restless Nights From The 2020S

Documentary movies for restless nights from the 2020s. Includes Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky, My Octopus Teacher and more, curated...

Something to watch when the night won't settle. Absorbing enough to help, calm enough not to hurt.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me movie poster
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2022 · ★★★★½ 8.5/10

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky movie poster
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2020 · ★★★★☆ 8.2/10

Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story - and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

My Octopus Teacher movie poster
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2020 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal's trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

Friends: The Reunion movie poster
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2021 · ★★★½☆ 7.8/10

The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrollable laughter, happy tears, and special guests.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

Miss Americana movie poster
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2020 · ★★★½☆ 7.8/10

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 harnessing the full power of her voice.

Absorbing enough to quiet the mind, calm enough not to wind it back up.

A film that helps a restless night has something specific going for it. These have it.

Steady and informative. Good for restless nights that need anchoring.

The Social Dilemma movie poster
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2020 · ★★★½☆ 7.5/10

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Absorbing enough to quiet the mind, calm enough not to wind it back up.

Money Heist: The Phenomenon movie poster
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2020 · ★★★½☆ 7.4/10

A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts movie poster
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2022 · ★★★½☆ 7.3/10

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

American Murder: The Family Next Door movie poster
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2020 · ★★★½☆ 7.3/10

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

The right film for when sleep won't cooperate but exhaustion is already there.

The Tinder Swindler movie poster
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2022 · ★★★½☆ 7.0/10

Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, an Israeli conman wooed women online then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now, some victims plan for payback.

Absorbing enough to quiet the mind, calm enough not to wind it back up.

These films work because they match where you actually are, not where you think you should be.

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