Popular Documentary TV Series on Amazon Video - Page 26

The Planets

1999

The Planets

1999
8.3
Documentary series tracing mankind's exploration of our solar system.
JANET JACKSON.

2022

JANET JACKSON.

2022
7.7
The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.
The World Wars

2014

The World Wars

2014
7.3
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one contiguous timeline starting in 1914 and concluding in 1945 with these unique individuals coming of age in World War I before ultimately calling the shots in World War II.
American Nightmare

2019

American Nightmare

2019
5
Our best times, our warmest memories, our worst nightmares. When real life home movies and photos meet real crime scene video and stills, murder mysteries become emotional powerhouses.
Dark Minds

2012

Dark Minds

2012
5
Dark Minds brings together the sharp criminal minds of author and investigative journalist M. William Phelps and pre-eminent criminal profiler John Kelly to reopen unsolved homicides thought to be the work of serial killers. They are assisted in their efforts by a source known only to viewers as "13," a convict serving multiple life terms for a series of murders, who presents his theories about potential motivations behind these chilling cold cases based on his own experiences. They bring fresh eyes to unsolved serial killer investigations using the combined instincts of three unique perspectives, with hopes that it will encourage viewers to bring forward new leads.
Lone Target

2014

Lone Target

2014
7.9
Ex-Navy SEAL Joel Lambert is pit against the world's most elite military and law enforcement tracking teams. With only what he can carry on his back, Joel will play an extreme version of hide-and-seek in unknown treacherous terrain with nothing but a basic survival kit and canteen of water as he attempts to evade capture in 48-hours or less.
American Prince: JFK Jr.

2025

American Prince: JFK Jr.

2025
Traces John F. Kennedy Jr.’s early years marked by his father’s assassination, through his decision to create George, a new kind of political magazine, and the love story he shared with Carolyn Bessette.
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024

Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024
8.7
An authentic, raw and revealing look at Gypsy’s new life on the outside.
The Comedy Get Down

2017

The Comedy Get Down

2017
4
A comedy series about what really happens behind the scenes of a massive stand-up comedy tour.
The Curious Case of...

2025

The Curious Case of...

2025
9
Take a deep dive into real-life scandals, exposing bizarre secrets, shattered lives, and twisted motives. Led by Beth Karas, each gripping story uncovers deceit, greed, and manipulation, proving truth is far more chilling than fiction.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

2013

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

2013
7.3
Sir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s evolutionary anomalies and reveals how these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate.
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files

2010

Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files

2010
5.7
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is a paranormal investigation series produced by Base Productions that began airing July 15, 2010, on SyFy. The show follows a team of investigators, led by former FBI agent Ben Hansen, who review various photographs and viral videos of alleged paranormal activity. If a particular piece of evidence is deemed intriguing enough to warrant further investigation, they set out to recreate and explain the sighting. Beginning episode #207 in first-half of season two, the show began to feature a "You Decide" segment in the middle of the program where a video is shown of something strange and then asks the viewing audience if they think the footage is fact or faked. After a commercial break the truth behind the video is revealed.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022
6.8
In this Shudder Original series, master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films ever made, exploring how these scenes were created and why they burned themselves into the brains of audiences around the world.
Saving Lives at Sea

2016

Saving Lives at Sea

2016
9.3
Documentary following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

2023

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

2023
6.2
Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019

The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019
6.8
True crime series which re-examines one of the most infamous crimes in recent U.S. history – the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin at the hands of Robert Chambers.
Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

2019

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

2019
7.4
Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Two Shallow Graves

2022

Two Shallow Graves

2022
7
The disappearance of the McStay's haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, Merritt said he's innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.
Leonardo da Vinci

2024

Leonardo da Vinci

2024
8.2
This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels his journey while shedding light on his lasting impact on future generations.
Critter Fixers: Country Vets

2020

Critter Fixers: Country Vets

2020
7
100 miles south of Atlanta, Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson are two longtime friends who own and operate Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital. Together with their loving staff, Drs. Hodges and Ferguson treat and care for over 20,000 patients. Between emergency visits to the office, and farm calls throughout rural Georgia - the Critter Fixers are constantly bombarded with unique cases you only see in the country.