20 Best Documentary Movies on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore the best documentary movies on Paramount Plus, from Elvis and Billie Eilish to Jackass, crime stories, and more standout picks.
If you’re hunting for the best documentary movies on Paramount Plus, this lineup gives you a strong mix of music legends, raw comedy, and gripping true stories. Start with EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), and Sid & Judy for standout music-focused viewing. Then switch gears with Love Means Zero, a revealing sports documentary, or Predators, which leans into tense true-crime territory. For a wilder edge, Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, and Jackass 3D prove that documentary-style chaos can still be a blast.
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Predators
documentary · crime · thriller
In the mid-aughts, Dateline NBC’s To Catch a Predator drew millions of weekly viewers to watch sting operations: men planning to meet minors for sex would instead be confronted by polished host Chris Hansen, then by the police — all on hidden camera.
Directed by David OsitCast Dani JaydenParamount Plus -
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
documentary · music
Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.
Directed by Baz LuhrmannCast Elvis Presley, James Burton, John Wilkinson, Charlie Hodge, Jerry ScheffParamount Plus -
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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
documentary · music & musical
Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
Directed by James Cameron, Billie EilishCast Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, James Cameron, Maggie Baird, Charli xcxParamount Plus -
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Love Means Zero
documentary
An in-depth look at famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. No other coach has matched his success, his dominance or his fame. His greatness, though, came at a terrible price.
Directed by Jason KohnCast Dee GrahamParamount Plus -
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Jackass Number Two
documentary · action · comedy
Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Lisa Arturo, Katherine Bailess, Terry Beeman, Michael F. Brooks, Katie A. CampbellParamount Plus -
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Sid & Judy
documentary · biography · history
Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
Directed by Stephen KijakCast Rob Dodd, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Jason LeighParamount Plus -
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Jackass: The Movie
documentary · action · comedy
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Ryan DunnParamount Plus -
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Jackass 3D
documentary · action · comedy
Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Mike JudgeParamount Plus -
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The Fire That Took Her
documentary · crime
The case of Judy Malinowski, a young mother who suffered debilitating burns after being set on fire by a man she had dated.
Directed by Patricia E. GillespieParamount Plus -
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Jackass Forever
documentary · action · comedy
The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one final round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Luca De Massis, Eric Lee ReynaParamount Plus -
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Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
documentary · comedy
Exploring their 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films. It covers their lives, comedy partnership, and lasting influence on pop culture.
Directed by David BushellCast Lou Adler, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, Edie McClurgParamount Plus -
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Bodyguard of Lies
documentary · thriller
Exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings of those at the highest levels of the military and elected leadership, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the wider implications of government deception on a global scale.
Directed by Dan KraussParamount Plus -
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The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control
documentary
A documentary that captures a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for complete health care equality, at a time when bodily autonomy hangs in the balance.
Directed by Aisling Chin-YeeCast Cindy EckertParamount Plus -
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Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands
documentary · music
Highlights boy bands and their rise — and fall — to fame, from The Beatles to Jackson 5 to the Jonas Brothers and One Direction, as well as the K-pop group Seventeen.
Directed by Tamra DavisCast Donnie Wahlberg, Donny Osmond, Nick Lachey, Zac Hanson, Chris KirkpatrickParamount Plus -
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Bring Your Own Brigade
documentary
An investigation into our landscape's hidden fire stories and on-the-ground experiences of firefighters and residents struggling through deadly fires.
Directed by Lucy WalkerCast ScoteaParamount Plus -
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Pay or Die
documentary
Nearly 2 million Americans are held ransom, facing death without insulin. PAY OR DIE portrays families receiving these notes, unveiling life's harsh truth with chronic illness in the world's wealthiest nation.
Directed by Rachael Dyer, Scott Alexander RudermanParamount Plus -
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JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass
documentary · history
Thirty years after the release of his film JFK (1991), filmmaker Oliver Stone reviews recently declassified evidence related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which took place in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
Directed by Oliver StoneCast Donald Sutherland, Whoopi GoldbergParamount Plus -
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Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party
documentary
Lost 16mm reels documenting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1982-1983 'Long After Dark' album cycle, including footage originally aired on MTV in 1983.
Directed by Cameron CroweCast Mike Campbell, Cameron Crowe, Howie Epstein, Stan Lynch, Benmont TenchParamount Plus -
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We Will Dance Again
documentary
A minute-by-minute retelling of the Supernova Music Festival Massacre, which took place on October 7th.
Directed by Yariv MozerParamount Plus -
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Stans
documentary
A revealing, edgy, and disarmingly personal journey into the world of superfandom, told through the lens of one of the world's most iconic and enduring artists, Eminem, and the fans that worship him.
Directed by Steven LeckartCast Devon Sawa, Brooklyn Brewster, Jason ClayParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This selection shows how wide the documentary lane can be on Paramount Plus, from performance films and celebrity portraits to crime stories and offbeat crowd-pleasers. Whether you want something emotional, shocking, funny, or music-driven, these titles offer an easy way to match your mood. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh pick, because the lineup is updated regularly with new additions and changing availability.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026