Best AppleTV+ Documentaries to Watch in the UK

20 Days in Mariupol

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggles to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.

American: The Bill Hicks Story

As much for the Hicks faithful as it is for new converts, this is an immersive, inventive delve into the life of a stand-up visionary.

An Honest Liar

World-renowned magician and escape artist James "the Amazing" Randi dedicates his life to exposing fake psychics and others who claim paranormal powers.

Behind the Curve

Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

The life of maverick Manchester comedian Frank Sidebottom and his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank was part of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years.

Better Man

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Black Box Diaries

A documentary that follows 25-year-old journalist Shiori Ito’s courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in 2015 and attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender.

Bowling for Columbine

Michael Moore explores the circumstances that lead to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and, more broadly, the proliferation of guns and the high homicide rate in America.

Bright Lights

A touching, bittersweet, and ultimately charming love story that serves as a poignantly effective tribute to the strangely complicated, uniquely resilient mother/daughter duo.

Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape

Cassette inventor Lou Ottens digs through his past to figure out why the audiotape won't die.

City of Ghosts

Syrian rebels, who call themselves Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, risk their lives to document the atrocities committed by ISIS in their homeland since 2014.

Copa 71

The pioneering footballers of the 1971 Women's World Cup tell their story, giving insight into a tournament that witnessed record crowds but is written out of sporting history.

Dear Mr. Watterson

A look at Calvin & Hobbes comic strip creator, Bill Watterson, the origins of the work, its meaning, and the influence it has had on the rest of his colleagues.

Donor Unknown

JoEllen Marsh has never met her father. As she goes in search of her paternity, her path to Donor 150 becomes an exploration into identity and the complex permutations of family.

Dreaming Murakami

Mette Holm has been translating the work of Haruki Murakami for many years. This lovingly crafted glimpse into Holm’s life follows her on a trip to Japan.

Elliott Smith - Heaven Adores You

A look into the life of singer songwriter Elliott Smith. Smith rose to fame after composing the score for Good Will Hunting, but his career was cut short after his untimely death.

Fire of Love

Katia and Maurice loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, they roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries.

Flee

Amin Nawabi grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband.

The Fog of War

A vital examination of all events leading up to the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of former Secretary of State Robert Mcnamara.

Generation Wealth

Lauren Greenfield examines materialism, celebrity culture, and social status and reflects on the desire to be wealthy at any cost.

Gimme Danger

The Stooges' blew a crater in the musical landscape of the late 1960s. They planted the seeds for what would be called punk and alternative rock in the decades that followed.

Her Master's Voice

Ventriloquist Nina Conti takes her mentor Ken Campbell's puppets to the final resting place for dummies of beloved entertainers who have passed away.

Hockney

A portrait of the beloved British artist, drawing on his own home-movie footage and with revealing contributions from his friends and colleagues.

Inside Job

The global financial meltdown that took place in 2008 caused millions of job and home losses and plunged the United States into a deep economic recession.