While Sky Documentaries may not have as many hits as Netflix, there are still some worth watching. I’ve gathered all of the documentaries which with a 6.5 score on IMDb and has more than 800 user reviews. You’ll find everything from sports and music to true crime and biographies.
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Best Documentaries on Sky Documentaries
| No. | Title (and Type) | Rating | Genre |
| 1 | Laurel Canyon (TV Series) | 8.2 | Music/Culture |
| 2 | The Crime of the Century (TV Mini Series) | 8.1 | True Crime/Pharmaceutical |
| 3 | Honeyland | 8.0 | General |
| 4 | Boyzone: No Matter What (TV Mini Series) | 8.0 | R&B/Soul Music |
| 5 | Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes | 7.9 | History |
| 6 | Tina | 7.9 | Biography/Music |
| 7 | Hitsville: The Making of Motown | 7.9 | Music |
| 8 | King Otto | 7.9 | Sports |
| 10 | Man on Wire | 7.7 | Biography |
| 11 | David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived | 7.7 | Biography |
| 12 | Spielberg (TV Movie) | 7.7 | Biography/Filmmaking |
| 13 | 89 | 7.7 | Sport/Football |
| 14 | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | 7.7 | General |
| 15 | Fire in Babylon | 7.7 | Sports/Cricket |
| 16 | The Kingmaker | 7.6 | Political/Biography |
| 17 | Cobain: Montage of Heck | 7.5 | Biography/Music/Rock |
| 18 | Exterminate All the Brutes (TV Mini Series) | 7.5 | History |
| 19 | Ice on Fire | 7.4 | Environment/Science |
| 20 | Agents of Chaos (TV Mini Series) | 7.4 | Political |
| 21 | Midnight Family | 7.4 | General |
| 22 | Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections | 7.4 | Political/Technology |
| 23 | Mike Wallace Is Here | 7.4 | Biography |
| 24 | Brasil 2002 – Os Bastidores do Penta | 7.3 | Sport/Football |
| 25 | The Princess | 7.3 | Biography/Royalty |
| 26 | Kenny | 7.3 | Sports/Football |
| 27 | The Vow (TV Series) | 7.2 | True Crime/Cult |
| 28 | McMillions (TV Mini Series) | 7.2 | True Crime |
| 29 | Spector (TV Mini Series) | 7.2 | Biography/Music/True Crime |
| 30 | 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets | 7.2 | Social Impact/True Crime |
| 31 | Dinosaur 13 | 7.2 | Science/Discovery |
| 32 | I Am Duran | 7.2 | Sports/Boxing |
| 33 | Superswede: En film om Ronnie Peterson | 7.2 | Sports/F1 |
| 34 | Bruno v Tyson (TV Movie) | 7.2 | Sports/Boxing |
| 35 | Tread | 7.1 | True Crime/Biography |
| 36 | Love Means Zero | 7.1 | Sports/Tennis |
| 37 | Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (TV Movie) | 7.1 | Biography |
| 38 | The Scheme | 7.1 | General |
| 39 | In the Cold Dark Night | 7.1 | True Crime |
| 40 | After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News | 7.0 | Media/Political |
| 41 | Showbiz Kids | 7.0 | Culture/Social |
| 42 | American Dharma | 7.0 | Political/Biography |
| 43 | Hillary (TV Mini Series) | 7.0 | Political/Biography |
| 44 | Gascoigne | 7.0 | Sports/Football |
| 45 | Tell Them You Love Me | 6.9 | True Crime |
| 46 | Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine | 6.9 | Biography/Technology |
| 47 | Becoming Madonna | 6.8 | Biography/Music |
| 48 | Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn | 6.8 | Biography/Political |
| 49 | Wig | 6.8 | Culture |
| 50 | Allen v. Farrow (TV Mini Series) | 6.7 | True Crime |
| 51 | John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection | 6.7 | Sports/Tennis |
| 52 | The Swamp | 6.6 | Political |
| 53 | Southern Rites | 6.6 | Social/Culture |
| 54 | Framing John DeLorean | 6.5 | Biography/Automotive |
| 55 | The Amazing Johnathan Documentary | 6.5 | Comedy/Biography |
Laurel Canyon
A vivid portrait of the 1960s–70s Los Angeles music scene, spotlighting artists like Joni Mitchell, The Doors, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
The Crime of the Century
An exposé of America’s opioid crisis and the corporate greed behind it, directed by Alex Gibney.
Honeyland
A Macedonian beekeeper’s delicate balance with nature is disrupted by newcomers, revealing a powerful environmental allegory.
Boyzone: No Matter What
A behind-the-scenes look at the Irish boy band’s rise, legacy, and enduring fanbase.
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
Rare archival footage and survivor accounts reveal the untold human cost of the 1986 nuclear disaster.
Tina
An intimate chronicle of Tina Turner’s life, career, and resilience, featuring interviews and electrifying performance clips.
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Founders and legends recount the birth of Motown Records and its cultural impact on American music.
King Otto
The unlikely triumph of Greece’s national football team at Euro 2004, led by German coach Otto Rehhagel.
Man on Wire
Philippe Petit’s daring 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers is retold as a poetic heist thriller.
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes reflects on his life-changing injury and enduring friendship with Daniel Radcliffe.
Spielberg
A sweeping look at Steven Spielberg’s career, influences, and storytelling legacy, featuring candid interviews and rare footage.
89
A thrilling retelling of Arsenal’s dramatic league win in 1989, culminating in a last-minute goal at Anfield.
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Fans and cast celebrate the cult legacy of Galaxy Quest, exploring its unexpected emotional depth and enduring appeal.
Fire in Babylon
West Indies cricket’s golden era is reframed as a story of pride, resistance, and sporting excellence.
The Kingmaker
Imelda Marcos’s political ambitions and legacy are dissected in this chilling portrait of power and revisionism.
Cobain: Montage of Heck
A raw, immersive dive into Kurt Cobain’s inner world, blending home videos, animation, and unreleased music.
Exterminate All the Brutes
Raoul Peck’s sweeping essay film interrogates colonialism, genocide, and white supremacy across centuries.
Ice on Fire
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates this urgent look at climate innovations that could reverse global warming.
Agents of Chaos
A two-part investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and its broader democratic implications.
Midnight Family
A gripping portrait of a family-run ambulance service navigating Mexico City’s chaotic healthcare void.
Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections
Cybersecurity experts expose vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and the threats to democratic integrity.
Mike Wallace Is Here
A fast-paced profile of the legendary journalist, tracing his confrontational style and media influence.
Brasil 2002 – Os Bastidores do Penta
Inside Brazil’s fifth World Cup victory, with behind-the-scenes footage and player reflections.
The Princess
A haunting retelling of Princess Diana’s life through archival media, reframing her public and private struggles.
Kenny
Footballer Kenny Dalglish’s career and personal resilience are explored through interviews and match footage.
The Vow
Former members of NXIVM recount their experiences inside the cult and the legal fallout that followed.
McMillions
The bizarre true story of how the McDonald’s Monopoly game was rigged for years by a criminal ring.
Spector
A chilling look at music producer Phil Spector’s genius, volatility, and the murder trial that defined his legacy.
3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets
The fatal shooting of Jordan Davis sparks a powerful examination of race, justice, and Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.
Dinosaur 13
The discovery of the most complete T. rex fossil leads to a bitter legal battle over ownership and science.
I Am Duran
Boxing legend Roberto Durán’s life and career are chronicled with insight from peers and sports icons.
Superswede: En film om Ronnie Peterson
A tribute to Swedish Formula 1 driver Ronnie Peterson, blending race footage and personal memories.
Bruno v Tyson
Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson reflect on their rivalry, careers, and the personal battles behind the boxing ring.
Tread
A quiet man’s descent into vengeance culminates in a homemade tank rampage through a Colorado town.
Love Means Zero
Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri’s controversial methods and fractured relationships are laid bare.
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind
Wood’s daughter revisits her mother’s life and legacy, confronting long-standing questions about her death.
The Scheme
A college basketball scandal involving bribery and recruitment is unpacked through wiretaps and interviews.
In the Cold Dark Night
The 1983 murder of Timothy Coggins and its decades-later resolution highlight racial injustice in Georgia.
After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News
A sobering look at how conspiracy theories and misinformation shape public perception and policy.
Showbiz Kids
Former child actors reflect on fame, exploitation, and the pressures of growing up in Hollywood.
American Dharma
Steve Bannon’s ideology and media strategy are interrogated through extended interviews and archival footage.
Hillary
Hillary Clinton’s life and career are revisited through interviews, campaign footage, and personal archives.
Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne’s brilliance and turmoil are explored in this candid football documentary.
Tell Them You Love Me
A controversial relationship between a professor and a student with disabilities raises questions about consent and power.
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
A critical portrait of Apple’s co-founder, exploring the contradictions behind his innovation and persona.
Becoming Madonna
Madonna’s early years and rise to stardom are charted through rare footage and interviews.
Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
The life of Roy Cohn is dissected through archival footage, revealing his influence on American politics.
Wig
A celebration of drag culture and the legacy of Wigstock, featuring Lady Bunny and Neil Patrick Harris.
Allen v. Farrow
The allegations against Woody Allen and the custody battle with Mia Farrow are explored through interviews and evidence.
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection
McEnroe’s perfectionism and volatility are examined through archival footage and philosophical narration.
The Swamp
A look inside the U.S. Congress, revealing how money and influence shape political dysfunction.
Southern Rites
A Georgia town’s racial tensions are exposed through the lens of segregated proms and a murder trial.
Framing John DeLorean
A hybrid docudrama exploring the rise and fall of the automotive maverick, starring Alec Baldwin.
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
A filmmaker’s attempt to chronicle a dying magician spirals into a meta-story about truth and