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The 99 Best Documentaries Ever

By SlashFilm Staff 11 hours ago

No matter the topic, these documentaries, will challenge, inspire, disgust, anger, and radicalize you - sometimes, all at once.

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30 Best Movies Of 2025

By SlashFilm Staff 16 hours ago

2025 has been a fantastic year for movies. As the year comes to a close, we've wrangled a list of the best films we saw over the past 12 months.

Owne Reiser sniffing a feather with Quentin Reiser looking on in Listers: A Slimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching

The Best Documentary Of 2025 Was Released Directly To YouTube

By Witney Seibold 19 hours ago

If you're a fan of documentaries, one of the very best of 2025 is currently available to watch for free on YouTube. Here's why you don't want to miss it.

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Michael Bay's 2025 Documentary Might Be One Of The Best Movies Of The Year (That We Still Can't Watch)

By Rafael Motamayor 9 days ago

Michael Bay's documentary We Are Storror, one of the best films we saw in 2025, still does not have distribution. Here's why you should put it on your radar.

James Cameron Quietly Co-Directed A Non-Avatar Movie Coming Out In 2026

By Rafael Motamayor 19 days ago

James Cameron is co-directing a 3D concert film that's coming out in March of 2026. Does this signal that he's ready to explore more non-Avatar stories again?

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15 Best Feel-Good Movies Streaming On Netflix Right Now

By Samuel Stone 20 days ago

If you're in need of a pick-me-up, check out these 15 feel-good movies that are currently available to stream on Netflix.

OJ Simpson at his criminal trial in OJ: Made in America

The Must-Watch Doc That Pulled Off The Rare Oscar-And-Emmy Double Win

By Akos Peterbencze 1 month ago

Ezra Edelman's O.J.: Made in America (now streaming on Netflix) is, without hyperbole, one of the greatest documentaries ever made.

10 Best Movies On Apple TV+ According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Trace Sauveur 2 months ago

Apple TV+ may not have a huge library of movies, but if you want to make sure that you're seeing the best, here's what to watch, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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10 Best Movies On HBO Max, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Russell Murray 2 months ago

HBO Max has one of the best streaming libraries out there, and these are the best movies on the service, at least according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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10 Best Movies On Disney Plus, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Kira Deshler 2 months ago

If you're looking for the best of use of your time with the highest quality movies, here are the best movies on Disney+, based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings.

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The Delightfully Strange Way Dan Aykroyd Agreed To Do The John Candy Documentary

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

John Candy: I Like Me wouldn't have been the same without Dan Aykroyd, but the team behind the documentary almost missed their shot.

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The 10 Best Animal Performances In Movies Ranked (Including Good Boy)

By SlashFilm Staff 2 months ago

In honor of Good Boy, a new horror film starring a very talented dog, we're ranking 10 of the best animal performances in movies.

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George W. Bush Won A Razzie For This Controversial Movie With 82% On Rotten Tomatoes

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The Razzie Awards don't usually go to politicians, but they made an exception for George W. Bush's appearance in this documentary.

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12 Best Movies Streaming On Amazon Prime Video, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Leo Noboru Lima 3 months ago

If you're looking for some of the best-reviewed movies ever on Amazon's Prime Video, this list has you covered, especially if you like documentaries.

A man being arrested in Predators, with a documentary camera crew filming his face

This Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation

By Ben Pearson 3 months ago

Predators, one of the best documentaries of the year, takes a look at the pop culture sensation To Catch a Predator and examines its dark legacy.

Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as Nigel, David, and Derek sitting on a couch for a photoshoot in Spinal Tap 2

What Spinal Tap Really Thinks About Their Documentary Sequel

By Ethan Anderton 3 months ago

Spinal Tap 2 brings back the titular British rock band for a reunion show, but when it comes to the documentary sequel, the band doesn't sound too pleased.

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Ryan Reynolds & Colin Hanks Teamed Up To Honor One Of The Best Actors We Lost Too Soon

By Ethan Anderton 3 months ago

John Candy is a beloved actor who left us far too soon. But a new documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds will look back at his life and legacy.

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Francis Ford Coppola Battled With Shia LaBeouf During Megalopolis (And You Can Watch It Happen)

By Rick Stevenson 3 months ago

Francis Ford Coppola and Shia LaBeouf butted heads while making Megalopolis, and a new documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the making of the movie.

Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett standing in front of the gas station in Jurassic World Rebirth

The Global Box Office May Never Fully Recover From The Pandemic

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

A new report on the health of the box office is concerning, to put it lightly, as it looks like Hollywood may never recover from the pandemic.

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Superman Director James Gunn Once Starred In A Gonzo Mockumentary Currently On Prime Video

By Danielle Ryan 4 months ago

James Gunn has one of the most fascinating filmographies of any director working today, including this wild mockumentary now available on Prime Video.

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One Of Hulu's First Ever Original Movies Was About Batman

By Joe Roberts 5 months ago

The same year Ben Affleck's Batman appeared in Justice League, Hulu released a documentary about Batman's creation which highlighted a crucial contributor.

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The 15 Best Documentaries On Hulu Right Now

By Audrey Fox 5 months ago

Apart from its original content, Hulu also has several compelling documentary films and series covering a wide range of topics. Here are the 15 best of them.

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One Of The Most Disgusting Documentaries Ever Is Crushing It On Netflix's Top Charts

By Danielle Ryan 5 months ago

This Netflix documentary, which is currently ruling the streamer's top charts, is an interesting way to spend an hour... as long as you have the stomach for it.

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15 Best New True Crime Documentaries

By Eric Langberg 6 months ago

There are more true crime documentaries out there than ever before, but these 15 movies and series from recent years are definitely worth the watch.

Why MTV's The State Ended And Created A Rift Between The Alternative Sketch Comedy Group

By Ethan Anderton 6 months ago

MTV's The State became an alternative sketch comedy hit to rival SNL, so why did it end after four seasons? Let's dig into the comedy troupe's rise and fall.

12 Underrated 21st Century Haunted House Movies

By Chad Collins 6 months ago

Creepy castles and Gothic manors have been staples of horror cinema from the beginning. These 21st century films carry on the grand and ghostly tradition.

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Clint Eastwood Directed A Short Movie That's Impossible To Watch Today

By Quinn Bilodeau 6 months ago

When he was first starting out as a director, Clint Eastwood helmed a 12 minute documentary short that is seemingly impossible to find today.