Documentary movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US

Top 20: Documentary movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US

Updated 9 October 2026 · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only

1. John Candy: I Like Me (2025) · ★ 7.8/10 · Documentary
   Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
2. I Am: Celine Dion (2024) · ★ 7.6/10 · Documentary, Music
   A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational…
3. Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter (2026) · ★ 7.4/10 · Documentary
   He's conquered every title in tennis, including an Olympic gold. So why is Novak Djokovic still playing? The Wolf in Winter embeds with the greatest tennis player of all…
4. Ennio (2022) · ★ 8.3/10 · Documentary, Music, History
   A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner…
5. Piece by Piece (2024) · ★ 7.1/10 · Animation, Music, Documentary
   A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation,…
6. Melania (2026) · ★ 3.5/10 · Documentary
   Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself — step inside Melania…
7. Silver Dollar Road (2023) · ★ 7.2/10 · Documentary
   The story of the Reels family who are valiantly attempting to protect the land their family bought one generation after slavery. This documentary, based on the 2019…
8. Kubrick by Kubrick (2020) · ★ 7.3/10 · Documentary, History
   American filmmaker Stanley Kubrick (1928–1999), one of the greatest in history, but also one of the most reserved, gave few interviews throughout his long career, and…
9. Kiss the Ground (2020) · ★ 7.7/10 · Documentary
   Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
10. The River Runner (2021) · ★ 6.2/10 · Documentary, Adventure
    Legendary kayaker Scott Lindgren attempts to complete an extreme, unprecedented whitewater expedition 20-years-in-the-making. When a brain tumor derails his goals, he…
11. American Animals (2018) · ★ 6.7/10 · Drama, Crime, Documentary
    Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.
12. This Is Me…Now (2024) · ★ 5.4/10 · Drama, Music, Documentary
    An intimate, fantastical and narrative-driven reflection of Jennifer Lopez's journey of self-healing and self-love in an immersive world where music and visuals…
13. Jerry West: The Logo (2026) · ★ 6.3/10 · Documentary
    He built dynasties, broke barriers, and became the silhouette that defines the game. But beneath Jerry West's legendary NBA legacy was a man haunted by perfection and…
14. Wick Is Pain (2025) · ★ 7.4/10 · Documentary
    Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
15. Valley Uprising (2014) · ★ 7.7/10 · Adventure, Documentary, History
    In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values…
16. Baraka (1992) · ★ 8.2/10 · Documentary
    A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.
17. Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) · ★ 7.6/10 · Documentary, Music
    At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical…
18. Val (2021) · ★ 7.2/10 · Documentary
    For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors, has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has…
19. Blackfish (2013) · ★ 7.9/10 · Documentary
    Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating…
20. I Am Heath Ledger (2017) · ★ 7.4/10 · Documentary
    The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

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