Ranked by IMDb rating — 26 English documentary films released in 2026.
Brydie O'Connor · 102 min · Space Time Films / Killer Films
An archive-driven exploration of the life, work, and legacy of iconic, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
Cast: Barbara Hammer, Florrie Burke, Joey Carducci
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
David Bickerstaff · 90 min · Seventh Art Productions
Tate Britain is now holding the first major retrospective of Whistler in three decades. This blockbuster exhibition promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history, uniting world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works. Exhibition on Screen will bring these stunning works and the incredible story behind them to cinemas around the world while the exhibition is still running, bringing this truly global artist to a global audience. This will be an unmissable chance to get to know this visually spectacular artist and the influence he has had on those who followed.
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Joe Cornick · 47 min
Steel: The Blood of Us is a cinematic love letter to the end of the industrial revolution, capturing the community of Port Talbot, Wales, in the final years of traditional steelmaking. Through raw, poetic storytelling and evocatively shot on 16mm film it weaves together the voices of generations to celebrate a way of life on the brink of vanishing.
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Elio B Cunampio · 76 min
A Wounaan teenager and a leader of their community venture into the Darién in search of a sacred bird. Along the way, they will face the dangers that threaten their territory and their culture.
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Andrew Graham-Dixon · 45 min · Andrew Graham-Dixon Ltd
Filmed entirely on-site at the National Galleries of Scotland during Goldsworthy's monumental 2025 retrospective, Andy Goldsworthy: 50 Years, this compelling film captures an exclusive, deeply personal dialogue between the world-renowned land artist and the acclaimed art historian, author, and broadcaster. The documentary offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of Goldsworthy’s largest and most ambitious indoor exhibition. Surrounded by new installations created specifically for the show, the pair explore the core environmental philosophies, fleeting natural materials, and creative ideas that have defined the artist's extraordinary half-century career.
Cast: Andy Goldsworthy, Andrew Graham-Dixon
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Christian Britten · 113 min · My Pet Flamingo
‘Nobody Here’ traces the story of Vaporwave and its evolution into the internet’s most aesthetic and celebrated micro-genre — from its origins in obscure online communities to its emergence in the mainstream consciousness.
Cast: George Clanton, Dan Mason, Strawberry Station
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Ed Sayers · 82 min · Screen Scotland / BFI Doc Society Fund
We’re invited on a journey across 25 different countries, with people embracing both abundance and loss, to feel a sense of togetherness with our fellow dwellers on earth, human and non-human. Celebrating all we have and reflecting on all we have to lose, Super Nature proposes a new way of seeing.
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Gavin FitzGerald · 107 min · Sylver Entertainment / Velvet Moss
A Tongan/Kiwi warrior who could run 100 metres in under 11 seconds. He was the youngest All Black to put on the jersey and still holds the record for the most tries scored in World Cup history.
Cast: Jonah Lomu
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Garth Jennings · 98 min · MUBI / Vice Studios
A fusion of the brilliantly choreographed stage spectacle of Pulp’s biggest ever arena show — part of the global tour for More, the band’s first album in 24 years — with four decades of colorful, never-seen-before archival material.
Cast: Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
David Kittredge · 112 min · Triple Fire Productions
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Cast: John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
George T. Nierenberg · 83 min · GTN Creative
OUT OF BREATH shines the spotlight on the human cost paid by people living with sleep apnea and their loved ones. Yet, for all the darkness they face there is also light at the end of the tunnel as their hope, courage, and perseverance brings them closer to the promise of successful treatment.
Cast: Victor Boyd, Danielle Davidson, Billy Toto
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Alex Gibney · 107 min · Jigsaw Productions
In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.
Cast: Salman Rushdie
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Dylan Southern · 123 min · Magna Studios / Sony Music Vision
Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.
Cast: Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Amir Bar-Lev · 98 min · Ventureland / Propagate Content
A historic race to become the first to summit K2 in winter unravels into tragedy, exposing how ambition, ego, and the pursuit of glory can be as dangerous as the mountain itself.
Cast: John Snorri Sigurjónsson, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Sajid Sadpara
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Nick Davis · 98 min · Open Door Co. / XRM Media
Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, and other entertainment icons got their start in a 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell. Featuring interviews with the surviving cast members, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, and more, the film recounts a pivotal moment in comedy history, in hilarious, moving, and inspiring detail. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.
Cast: Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Brad Allgood · 70 min
Young Israeli survivors of the October 7 attacks travel to Los Angeles for Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, discovering healing and strength through music and shared resilience.
Cast: Yaniv Avitan, Raz Shifer, Dov Engel
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Patrick Bresnan · 105 min · Harry Hanbury Productions / Otis Lucas Productions
A small liberal arts college in Florida faces a hostile takeover by its new trustees, who impose strict rules on the institution's culture and values. The film explores the conflict between the new administration and students, faculty, and alumni who resist these changes. As the power shift accelerates, traditional academic models and campus traditions are threatened. A devastating hurricane hits the campus, further disrupting the already strained relationships.
Cast: Gaby Batista, Joshua Janniere, Libby Harrity
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Andrew Rakich · 155 min · Atun-Shei Films
The horrors of New Orleans history reverberate down to the present in this docudrama combining Southern Gothic terror with investigations into the city's real-life folklore.
Cast: Courtnee Carter, Andrew Rakich, Mekhai Lee
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
John Wilson · 101 min · Central Pictures / Peanut World Pictures
After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, filmmaker John Wilson tries to use the same formula to sell a documentary about concrete.
Cast: John Wilson, Michael Imperioli, Nathan Fielder
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Joe Hahn · 110 min · CJ 4DPLEX / CJ 4DPLEX America
After a seven-year hiatus following the devastating loss of their beloved bandmate Chester Bennington, LINKIN PARK'S remaining members struggled to find their way forward. Their shared history and enduring friendship, combined with the fresh perspective of two new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain spark a renewed creative energy that leads them on a transformative journey of artistic reinvention. Following the band from intimate 2022 studio sessions through their explosive FROM ZERO album release and concert in São Paulo, this documentary weaves together rare vault footage, electrifying performances from sold-out shows, and candid interviews with band members and fans—capturing the raw, honest story of what it means to start over.
Cast: Emily Armstrong, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Rory Kennedy · 93 min · Imagine Documentaries / Moxie Films
A drama film explores the aftermath of a whistleblower's death, shedding light on a culture of silence within Boeing that allowed safety concerns to be ignored. The story is rooted in real-life accounts from whistleblowers who reported their experiences to management. This investigation uncovers the consequences of prioritizing profits over people.
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Dylan Southern · Magna Studios / Sony Music Vision
Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.
Cast: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Paul Dugdale · 119 min · SiFi Productions / Silent House Productions
Capturing Katy Perry’s electrifying, immersive concert experience, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris blends powerhouse performances, exhilarating cinematography, and intimate moments to bring audiences into the spectacular world of this creative artist.
Cast: Katy Perry
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Amir Juan Chamdin · 115 min · Fortress Entertainment Group / Loma Vista Productions
Captured live over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows in Mexico City last year, 2 BIG TO RIG is the definitive document of the band's unforgettable SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR, presented in IMAX® in select locations. Featuring the only pro-shot footage of Papa V Perpetua and his band of Nameless Ghouls from the phone-free SKELETOUR, 2 BIG TO RIG immerses the audience in the GHOST live ritual, including exclusive behind-the-scenes and backstage access.
Cast: Tobias Forge, Per Eriksson, Cosmo Sniderman
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Poh Si Teng · 93 min · Elk Film / Tiny Boxer Films
When three American doctors-Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian-enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth.
Cast: Thaer Ahmad, Mark Perlmutter, Feroze Sidhwa
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Nadia Hallgren · 80 min · Interscope Films / Boardwalk Pictures
This celebrates the group's new era and the fans who made it possible. Features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews with the members.
Cast: Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj
AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.
Our top-ranked English documentary movie of 2026 is Barbara Forever, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).
We've catalogued 26 English documentary movies released in 2026.
