Best Tubi Documentaries to Watch in the UK

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.

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.

Best of Enemies

In 1968, William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal hold a series of riveting, nationally televised debates that usher in a new era of public discourse and pundit TV.

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.

For the Love of Spock

Actors William Shatner, George Takei, Simon Pegg and others discuss the lasting legacy of Leonard Nimoy and his iconic portrayal of Mr. Spock on the television series "Star Trek."

Harry Benson: Shoot First

With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, Benson captured some of the most vibrant and intimate portraits ever taken of the most popular band in history.

Harry Dean Stanton Partly Fiction

An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of American folk songs.

In Search of Tomorrow

A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance.

Irene's Ghost

A filmmaker explores the life of the mother who died when he was just three years old.

Iris

Filmmaker Albert Maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion.

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story

From Seattle to his final days in London, this series explores in depth, through interviews with the people who knew him and the man himself, the life behind the artist.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

Life After the Navigator

A celebration of the 1986 classic `Flight of the Navigator', and a look at the life of child star, Joey Cramer, and his roller-coaster life since that breakthrough role.

Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art

Filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the events of the largest art fraud in American history, when Knoedler & Company unwittingly purchased and sold fake works by famed artists.

Meeting Gorbachev

At the age of 88, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev – the man who sparked the end of the Cold War – looks back over his tumultuous life and political career.

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

Years after the premiere of Galaxy Quest, the original filmmakers and cast discuss the film's effect on society and the process of creating it.

The Queen of Versailles

A documentary that follows a billionaire couple as they begin construction on a mansion inspired by Versailles.

The Street

A study of a street in one of London’s poorest boroughs during the era of government-inflicted austerity, the Grenfell tragedy and Brexit.

Surfwise

Forsaking a traditional home life, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz and his wife raise their large brood in a 24-foot camper and spend their time surfing.

Welcome to Leith

White supremacist Craig Cobb tries to take over a small town in North Dakota. As his behaviour becomes more threatening, residents try to get rid of their unwanted neighbour.

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew were a group of session musicians who worked with all the greats (Sinatra, Elvis, The Beach Boys) and yet remain largely unknown.