Best Crime Documentary

This Netflix docuseries follows the case of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man convicted of murder after previously being exonerated for a sexual assault. 'Making a Murderer' sparked widespread debate abou...

Ava DuVernay's powerful documentary examines the history of racial inequality in America through the lens of the prison system. It reveals how mass incarceration disproportionately affects Black commu...

Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 crime drama depicting the intertwined lives of Jewish gangsters in New York City. The film follows David “Noodles” Aaronson and Maximilian “Max” Bercovicz as they...

Preso en el Extranjero is a British documentary series examining incidents involving individuals arrested while traveling internationally, often related to drug smuggling. The show’s format frequently...

The Naked City is a 1948 crime drama centered around a police investigation following the death of a young woman. Filmed primarily in New York City, the film features Barry Fitzgerald and a supporting...

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness is a documentary series examining the life of Joe Exotic, a former zookeeper convicted of crimes. The initial season, released in 2020, explored the relationship...

The Coldest Case in Denmark is a gripping true-crime documentary series based on a popular Danish podcast. It investigates the 1960 murder of a young girl, a case that remained unsolved for decades. U...

22 July is a dramatic documentary examining the 2011 Norway attacks. It portrays the events surrounding the bombing and shooting carried out by Anders Behring Breivik. The film utilizes footage and in...

The Ivory Game is a gripping documentary that exposes the illegal ivory trade and the devastating impact on elephant populations. The film follows a team of undercover investigators as they infiltrate...