21 Documentaries To Watch If You're Bored Right Now

Why you should watch: This is the granddaddy of "Oh, SHIT!" true crime docs. It's about a man, Randall Dale Adams, who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. Most shockingly, as a result of the doc, Adams' case was actually reviewed and he was freed!

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: Your mind will be blown away by the INSANE talent of people you've never heard of before. It's a beautiful spotlight on the people JUST outside of the spotlight...backup singers.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: This iconic doc follows Jackie O's ~eccentric~ cousin and aunt. You'll be captivated by these once glam AF women who are now living in absolute squalor...in a dilapidated mansion on Long Island. There's old-timey singing, dancing, and lots of incoherent yelling. Basically, it's WIIIIILD and you'll find yourself becoming slowly obsessed with the subjects.

Where you can watch: FilmStruck

Why you should watch: If you've ever wondered where "vogueing" came from (and NO, the answer is not Madonna), your answer is here. Set at the end of the "Golden Age" of New York City drag balls, this doc is both highly entertaining and incredibly heartbreaking.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: The doc follows a senior citizen choir that sings modern songs! It's a little uplifting, a little sad, but mostly a lot of heart. You'll smile a heck of a lot, I promise.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: If food (particularly, sushi) is your porn, this is FOR YOU. This doc is a beautifully intimate look at what it takes to be "the greatest sushi craftsman alive." You'll be left super hungry and wanting to take a trip to Japan immediately.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: BECAUSE CATS ARE JUST THE BEST! In all seriousness, Kedi is about all the thousands of street cats that live in Istanbul and how amazingly full their lives are. And, obviously, it's cute AF.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: If you're fascinated by Scientology and love yourself a good conspiracy (or two, or twenty), this is for you. You'll probably say, "WTFFFF" to yourself more than once.

Where you can watch: HBO

Why you should watch: You think the doc is about one thing and then it does this total 180 and you're like, "holy shit, WHAT is happening?! Someone is going to be dead by the end of this." I'm not saying anything, just watch it.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: There's so much fascinating information and history in this doc that I can't possibly sum it up. You'll feel outraged, sad, but also glad you watched.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: It's a doc about a couple of dudes trying to make a movie with no money, but lots of passion. It's funny and weird, and nothing if not entertaining.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: This is actually a 6-part miniseries, but it's all worth it for the wild ride and OMG ending.

Where you can watch: HBO

Why you should watch: If you're a movie geek who loves Stanley Kubrick films, then you'll appreciate this deep dive into the *hidden meanings* of his iconic film The Shining.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: The story in the doc is absolutely unbelievable, but the film itself is also a heartbreakingly-nice ode to the Twin Towers that will make you see them and their history in a whole new light.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: You'll laugh, you'll cry, and who doesn't love listening to Morgan Freeman's soothing voice for 90 minutes?

Where you can watch: Hulu

Why you should watch: This was actually the fourth documentary about the West Memphis Three, but it's arguable the best because it boils down all the information you need to know in one movie.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: This is a fascinating and, tbh, disturbing look at the world of being a child actor. You'll be creeped out by the people taking advantage of these wannabe stars and their families, but also kind of hoping at least one of the kids lands a role!

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video

Why you should watch: This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic film Apocalypse Now. You get to see all the wild drama that happened during filming, which makes the doc as entertaining as the movie itself.

Where you can watch: YouTube

Why you should watch: Okay, this is technically another miniseries, but it's still a great watch! You'll find yourself flip-flopping back and forth about what REALLY happened. And, after you watch it, be sure to google search, "Owl theory."

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: The doc is a fun and strange behind-the-scenes look at Jim Carrey's journey to play iconic comedian Andy Kaufman for the movie Man on the Moon. And you don't have to have seen Man on the Moon to appreciate it.

Where you can watch: Netflix

Why you should watch: If you don't already know what this doc is about, basically a guy eats nothing but McDonald's for 30 days. Now, a lot of people will probably tell you, "Oh, you'll never want to eat fast food again after watch this!" But, if you're like me, you may actually be like, "Wow, I really want McDonald's now," after watching. *SHRUG*

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime Video