Documentary TV Shows | Watch on HBO | Stream on Max (2024)

100 Foot Wave

Surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara's quest to conquer a 100-foot wave and its transformation of Nazare, Portugal, is detailed in this series.

15: A Quinceanera Story

In these four short films, five Latina girls from different backgrounds prepare for their quinceanera.

Agents of Chaos

Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney's two-part documentary that looks at Russia's interference into the 2016 election.

Allen V. Farrow

The accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen and the scandal that followed are the focus of this four-part documentary series.

Angel City

Go behind the scenes with the Angel City Football Club, a groundbreaking L.A.-based professional women's soccer team, in this docuseries.

Assume The Position With Mr. Wuhl

Robert Wuhl delivers a comedic "lecture" that playfully examines facts, myths and myths-that-became-facts in American history.

Atlanta's Missing And Murdered: The Lost Children

This docuseries will offer a never-before-seen look at the killings of at least 30 African-American children and young adults in Atlanta.

Autopsy

In this documentary series, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden reveals the stories behind cases of unnatural or suspicious death.

Axios

From the media company Axios comes this news/documentary series that looks at the week ahead in politics, business and technology.

Being Serena

Serena gives an inside look at her landmark career, family life and impact.

Black and Missing

Former law enforcement officer Derrica Wilson and her sister-in-law lead a team that helps families track down missing people of color.

Branson

This docuseries examines the life and adventures of businessman Richard Branson sixteen days before his historic first flight into space.

Breath of Fire

A revealing docuseries chronicling the shocking secret history of Kundalini yoga and the evolution of one of its most prominent leaders.

Burden of Proof

This HBO docuseries follows a man determined to uncover the terrible truth behind his sister's disappearance at any cost.

Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes

A six-part docuseries based on Ronan Farrow's book.

Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose

​An in-depth chronicle of the life and career of all-time hit leader Pete Rose and his bid for reinstatement in Major League Baseball.

Chimp Crazy

An exotic animal broker's love for chimpanzees spins into a bananas cat-and-mouse game when one of her chimp "kids" goes missing.

Edge of the Earth

Follow elite exploration athletes as they journey to remote, unpredictable and wild settings to compete in the ultimate adventure sports.

Exterminate All the Brutes

This four-part documentary series looks at the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa.

George Carlin's American Dream

The life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin is the focus of this two-part documentary film.

George Harrison: Living In The Material World

Martin Scorsese directed this refreshing two-part look at the life and career of multifaceted Beatles icon George Harrison.

God Save Texas

Texan filmmakers Richard Linklater, Alex Stapleton, and Iliana Sosa reflect on their hometowns, shedding light on this controversial state.

Golden Boy

A candid portrait of legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya from executive producers Mark Wahlberg and Mario Lopez.

Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants

Hard Knocks brings viewers inside the New York Giants organization as the team prepares for their highly anticipated 100th season.

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears

An unprecedented, all-access look at the Chicago Bears, led by 2024's first overall draft pick, QB Caleb Williams, in their training camp.

HBO Docs Club

HBO Docs Club pulls back the curtain on a different documentary film or series each podcast episode.

Heroes Cotidianos

This deeply moving series chronicles the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Hostages

The 1979 Iranian hostage crisis is explored in bold new detail in this docuseries featuring never-before-seen footage and new interviews.

House of the Dragon: The House That Dragons Built

A behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster HBO series "House of the Dragon."

How To With John Wilson

Filmmaker and "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson films fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give advice on relatable topics in this series.

I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter

In a controversial case, police arrest Michelle Carter for coercing her boyfriend into suicide via text.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

This six-part documentary series is based on Michelle McNamara's account of the 1970s and 1980s serial killer dubbed the "Golden State Killer."

I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders

​After her husband is found dead, a Minnesotan grandmother goes on the run as police uncover a series of shocking crimes.

If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise

This two-part Spike Lee documentary event revisits New Orleans five years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Kindergarten

A 13-part documentary series that gets inside the hearts and minds of 23 real-life kindergarten students.

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York

The case of a serial killer who targeted gay men in 1990s New York City reveals the prejudices of the times in this docuseries.

Level Playing Field

This series examines surprising stories from the world of sports that help explain how our politics work.

Love Has Won

A three-part docuseries chronicling the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult.

McMillion$

Follow the incredible story of how $24 million was stolen from the McDonald's Monopoly game during the 1990s in this six-part docuseries.

Mind Over Murder

The story of six individuals convicted, and later exonerated, for a 1985 murder in Beatrice, Nebraska, is revealed in this docuseries.

Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning

The complex history of race-based hostilities in Boston is explored against the backdrop of a notorious 1989 crime.

Murder on Middle Beach

Director Madison Hamburg investigates the unsolved murder of his mother in this four-part documentary series.

Murders at Starved Rock (LWM)

This three-part documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois.

My Brilliant Friend

The stormy relationship between two young friends evolves amidst the backdrop of post-WWII Italy in this HBO series.

Navajo Police: Class 57

Follow a group of recruits as they fight through the Navajo Police Training Academy and out into the field in this three-part docuseries.

Nuclear Family

A docuseries from Ry Russo-Young about growing up with two moms in the early 1980s when most sperm banks denied access to gay families.

NYC Epicenters 9/11 -> 2021 1/2

A look at Spike Lee's multi-part documentary chronicling life in New York over the twenty years since the September 11 attacks.

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

The personal and political journey of President Barack Obama is explored in this three-part documentary series.

On Tour With Asperger's Are Us

Six-part docuseries follows the first comedy troupe comprised entirely of people with Asperger Syndrome.

One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit

An intimate look at this in-patient psych unit that treats young adults who struggle with mental health disorders.

Painting with John

Lounge Lizards cofounder John Lurie hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on life in this series.

Paradise Lost

HBO's Emmy-winning true crime documentary series takes a candid, comprehensive look at the notorious West Memphis Three murder case.

Phoenix Rising

This two-part documentary explores actor Evan Rachel Wood's experience as a survivor of domestic abuse and her pursuit of justice.

Project Greenlight (2001)

From Ben Affleck and Matt Damon comes this innovative series in which aspiring filmmakers win the chance to make a movie.

Q: Into The Storm

This six-part docuseries charts a labyrinthine journey to uncover the inner workings of QAnon, a massive online conspiracy movement.

Ren Faire

When the aging king of America's largest renaissance festival declares his retirement, an epic power struggle ensues to claim his throne.

Saving My Tomorrow

This documentary series on the environment features a collection of kids' songs, activism and heartfelt tips for protecting the planet.

Savior Complex

An investigation into an American missionary accused of dangerously treating sick children in Uganda despite having no medical training.

Sex Diaries

Eight New Yorkers navigate sex and dating in the city in this intimate four-part docuseries.

Shaq

Featuring revealing interviews with Shaquille O’Neal, this four-part series tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other.

Small Town News: Kpvm Pahrump

Follow the colorful staff of a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, in this six-part documentary series.

State of Play (2013)

This innovative HBO series spotlights a topic or person with undeniable impact on the contemporary sports world.

Stax: Soulsville USA

The Memphis soul sound that launched a movement and superstar musicians like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.

Telemarketers

This darkly comedic documentary looks at two unlikely office buddies who try to expose the crooked telemarketing industry from within.

The Alzheimer's Project

A groundbreaking collection of documentaries that look at Alzheimer's disease and its devastating impact.

The Anarchists

Unfolding over six years, this six-part docuseries chronicles an anarchy movement that led to a strange and deadly series of events.

The Ayotzinapa 43: State Crime

​A chilling five-part docuseries detailing an attack that led to the disappearance of 43 students – and the 10-year fight for answers.

The Case Against Adnan Syed

Four-part documentary series about the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed.

The Cost of Winning

This four-part HBO Sports documentary series follows one of Baltimore's top high school football teams: the St. Frances Academy Panthers.

The Crime of the Century (LWM)

Alex Gibney explores the origins, extent and fallout of America's opioid epidemic in this riveting two-part documentary.

The Invisible Pilot

This three-part documentary series reveals a stunning mystery involving an unexpected suicide and a dangerous secret life.

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

HBO's hit series sheds new light on real-estate scion Robert Durst who has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years.

The Lady and the Dale

This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around a mysterious entrepreneur.

The Pioneer (Aka El Pionero)

Explore the colourful life of politician, football mogul and property tycoon Jesus Gil in this docuseries.

The Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations.

The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?

Explore the rise and fall of the controversial treatment center – which drew criticism for cult-like behavior.

The Vow (2020)

This documentary series follows members who joined the self-improvement group NXIVM.

The Weight Of The Nation

America's obesity epidemic -- its causes, symptoms, treatments, solutions and more -- is the focus of this multipart, multimedia HBO project.

The Weight Of The Nation For Kids

America's obesity epidemic is seen from the perspective of children in this three-film portion of HBO's multimedia project.

The Zen Diaries Of Garry Shandling

Late comedy legend Garry Shandling is remembered in this revealing two-part documentary from Judd Apatow.

Tiger

HBO Sports presents a revealing two-part documentary that charts the rise, fall, and epic return of golf legend and global icon Tiger Woods.

Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall

An investigation into the disappearance of journalist Kim Wall while on board Danish entrepreneur Peter Madsen's self-made submarine.

Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo

The horrifying story of sexual abuse within the Christian church La Luz del Mundo (LLDM) is exposed in this shocking documentary.

We Stay Looking: An Insecure Podcast

A satirical "true crime" podcast series shedding light on systemic issues within the media and the criminal justice system.

We're Here

Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale spread love and connection across small-town America through the art of drag.

What's My Name: Muhammad Ali

This two-part documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, Muhammad Ali.

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Parts 1 & 2 of Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

Who Killed Garrett Phillips?

The murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Oral "Nick" Hillary is the focus of this true-crime documentary.

WISE GUY David Chase and The Sopranos

Director Alex Gibney delves deep into the psyche of The Sopranos' creator David Chase, offering a unique window into the iconic HBO series.

Witness: A World In Conflict Through A Lens

Michael Mann's four-part documentary series follows combat photojournalists into conflict zones in Mexico, Libya, South Sudan and Brazil.

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

Acclaimed comedian/writer Wyatt Cenac hosts this comedy docu-series that examines America’s most pressing, hot-button issues.