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Top Rated Documentaries on Hulu: From Nature to Social Issues

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  1. 1Fyre Fraud posterFyre FraudMovie · 2019 · 96m · DocumentaryThis true-crime comedy follows a disastrous music festival that unexpectedly becomes a viral sensation, examining how social media shapes our world, the impact of late-stage capitalism, and questions of right and wrong in an age of misinformation.Stream onHuluIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  2. 2Sugarcane posterSugarcaneMovie · 2024 · 107m · DocumentaryThe uncovering of abuse and missing children at a Canadian Indian residential school sparks a crisis on the adjacent Sugarcane Reserve.Stream onDisney PlusfuboTVYouTube TVIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  3. 3Ocean with David Attenborough posterOcean with David AttenboroughMovie · 2025 · 85m · DocumentaryDavid Attenborough guides viewers through a stunning exploration of the ocean, revealing its unparalleled importance to life on Earth. From vibrant coral reefs to vast open waters, he illustrates how a thriving ocean is essential for planetary stability and supports incredible biodiversity.Stream onDisney PlusHulufuboTVIMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2
  4. 4BRATS posterBRATSMovie · 2024 · 92m · DocumentaryDuring the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was among a group of young actors poised to dominate Hollywood following a series of successful teen films. However, a 1985 New York magazine article labeling them "The Brat Pack" unexpectedly shifted their control over their careers. Now, nearly forty years later, McCarthy seeks to reunite with his former colleagues and co-stars for a retrospective on their shared legacies.Stream onDisney PlusHuluIMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
  5. 5The Contestant posterThe ContestantMovie · 2023 · 91m · DocumentaryThis is the remarkable true story of a man who spent 15 months confined to a small room, without clothes, food, or human contact. He was completely isolated and unaware that his existence was being televised nationally in Japan, watched by over 15 million people every week.Stream onHuluIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
  6. 6Beyond Utopia posterBeyond UtopiaMovie · 2023 · 116m · Documentary, HistoryA determined pastor operates a secret network to help North Korean families escape to freedom. These families face great danger as they risk everything to seek a new life.Stream onLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelHowdy Amazon ChannelAmazon VideoIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7
  7. 7kid 90 posterkid 90Movie · 2021 · 71m · DocumentaryIn the 1990s, Soleil Moon Frye constantly filmed with her video camera. She amassed hundreds of hours of footage, which she then stored away for more than two decades.Stream onHuluIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1
  8. 8The Cave posterThe CaveMovie · 2019 · 107m · DocumentaryIn Syria's Ghouta province, a dedicated team of female doctors runs a hidden field hospital. Led by pediatrician Dr. Amani, they provide vital care to the countless children and civilians affected by the brutal Syrian civil war, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the devastation.Stream onHuluYouTubeGoogle Play MoviesIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2
  9. 9Becoming Bond posterBecoming BondMovie · 2017 · 91m · Documentary, ComedyThis is the unbelievable true story of George Lazenby, an Australian car mechanic with no acting experience who unexpectedly became James Bond.Stream onHuluIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8
  10. 10Untouchable posterUntouchableMovie · 2019 · 98m · DocumentaryThis film explores the story of Harvey Weinstein, detailing how he built and maintained his influence for many years, even as accusations of misconduct surfaced. Through the accounts of former colleagues and those who accuse him, the film reveals the nature and impact of the alleged abuse, with the hope of achieving justice and prompting broader change.Stream onHuluYouTubeGoogle Play MoviesIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  11. 11Free Solo posterFree SoloMovie · 2018 · 100m · Documentary, AdventureThis film follows Alex Honnold's attempt to be the first person to free solo El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park. Without ropes or safety equipment, this climb is considered the most significant achievement in rock climbing.Stream onDisney PlusHulufuboTVIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9
  12. 12WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn posterWeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion UnicornMovie · 2021 · 104m · DocumentaryThis is the story of WeWork, one of the most spectacular corporate collapses of the past few years, and the charismatic but troubled leader who built it: Adam Neumann. It explores the company's meteoric rise and its dramatic downfall.Stream onHuluIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  13. 13The Cove posterThe CoveMovie · 2009 · 92m · Documentary"The Cove" recounts the remarkable true story of a dedicated team of filmmakers and freedivers who secretly entered a secluded cove in Japan to expose a disturbing and dangerous truth. Their startling findings revealed a much larger, more troubling reality.Stream onPhiloDocuramaFilms Amazon ChannelFandorIMDb 8.4TMDB 7.9
  14. 14Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself posterDerek DelGaudio's In & of ItselfMovie · 2020 · 90m · Drama, DocumentaryDerek DelGaudio, a storyteller known for his conceptual magic, explores the shifting nature of identity. He grapples with the question of self, seeking a straightforward answer to the complex inquiry: "Who am I?"Stream onHuluIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.6
  15. 15Minding the Gap posterMinding the GapMovie · 2018 · 93m · DocumentaryThree young men find solace in each other as they try to leave behind difficult family situations in their Rust Belt hometown. Years later, as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, long-held secrets emerge and put their decade-long friendship to the test.Stream onHuluIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7
  16. 16I Am Greta posterI Am GretaMovie · 2020 · 97m · DocumentaryIn Sweden, 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a school strike to protest the lack of action on climate change, questioning adults about their disregard for her future. The strike quickly grew into a worldwide movement, transforming the quiet, autistic teenager into an internationally recognized activist.Stream onHuluIMDb 7.5TMDB 5.9
  17. 17Racing Extinction posterRacing ExtinctionMovie · 2015 · 90m · Adventure, DocumentaryA group of diverse activists and inventive people form an ambitious plan to protect animals at risk of extinction.Stream onPhiloDocuramaFilms Amazon ChannelFandorIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8
  18. 18RBG posterRBGMovie · 2018 · 98m · DocumentaryAt 84, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remains driven by the lawyers who championed free speech during the Red Scare, and continues her tireless fight for equal rights. Through personal interviews and rare glimpses into her life, RBG shares the compelling story of her deep devotion to the Constitution and her husband Marty—revealing how these passions shaped a career that made her a symbol of justice on the Supreme Court.Stream onfuboTVDox Amazon ChannelMagnolia Selects Amazon ChannelIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  19. 19Fire of Love posterFire of LoveMovie · 2022 · 93m · DocumentaryA passionate and perilous love story unfolds between Katia and Maurice Krafft, two adventurous French scientists, and their shared obsession: volcanoes. Their lives become inextricably linked to the fiery forces of nature, leading them on a relentless pursuit of scientific discovery in the most dangerous places on Earth.Stream onDisney PlusHuluAmazon VideoIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  20. 20Jane posterJaneMovie · 2017 · 90m · DocumentaryDirector Brett Morgen uses previously unseen footage from the National Geographic archives to tell the story of Jane Goodall, the pioneering researcher whose chimpanzee studies transformed how we understand the natural world.Stream onDisney PlusHuluAmazon VideoIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5