The Best Free Documentaries to Stream on Fandango Right Now

Critics Consensus: I Am Not Your Negro offers an incendiary snapshot of James Baldwin’s crucial observations on American race relations — and a sobering reminder of how far we’ve yet to go.

Synopsis: In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, “Remember This House.” The book was to be a revolutionary,… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Raoul Peck

Critics Consensus: Blackfish is an aggressive, impassioned documentary that will change the way you look at performance killer whales.

Synopsis: The story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of several people, underscores problems within the sea-park industry, man’s relationship to… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Judy Bart, Erica Kahn, Rick Brookwell

Critics Consensus: Rich in detail and warmly affectionate, Life Itself offers a joyful yet poignant tribute to a critical cinematic legacy.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Steve James chronicles the life of film critic Roger Ebert, especially his career highlights, his battle with alcohol, and his sometimes ruthless rivalry with… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Steve James, Martin Scorsese, Steven Zaillian, Michael W. Ferro Jr.

Critics Consensus: Kevin Macdonald’s exhaustive, evenhanded portrait of Bob Marley offers electrifying concert footage and fascinating insights into reggae’s greatest star.

Synopsis: The life story of musician, revolutionary and legend Bob Marley, from the early days to international superstardom. Features rare footage, performances and interviews.

Starring: Bob Marley

Directed By: Kevin Macdonald, Chris Blackwell, Ziggy Marley

Critics Consensus: Driven by Michael Moore’s sincere humanism, Sicko is a devastating, convincing, and very entertaining documentary about the state of America’s health care.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Michael Moore examines America’s health-care crisis and why millions of citizens are without coverage. Moore spotlights the cases of several ordinary citizens whose lives… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Michael Moore, Kathleen Glynn, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein

Critics Consensus: Extremely one-sided in its indictment of the Bush administration, but worth watching for the humor and the debates it’ll stir.

Synopsis: Michael Moore’s political documentary uses humor and connect-the-dots investigative journalism to question the Bush administration’s motives for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The film argues… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Michael Moore

Critics Consensus: While it may not be the definitive concert film (or the insightful backstage look) some will hope for, Michael Jackson’s This Is It packs more than enough entertainment value to live up to its ambitious title.

Synopsis: Prior to his untimely death, Jackson was in the midst of preparing for a series of sold-out concerts that were scheduled to take place in… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Kenny Ortega, John Branca, John McClain

Synopsis: The film Bullied is a work that traces bullying and the effects of bullying, but also the methods and programs that have proven efficacious in… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Thomas Keith

Synopsis: Three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons struggles with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction.

Directed By: Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Brett Hills

Critics Consensus: In addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future star/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pumping Iron provides a witty and insightful overview of competitive bodybuilding.

Synopsis: This partly real and partly scripted film documents what many consider to be the golden age of bodybuilding that occurred in the 1970s. It depicts… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: George Butler, Robert Fiore

Synopsis: Filmmaker Jason DaSilva documents his body’s decline following his multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Starring: Alice Cook

Directed By: Jason DaSilva, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Yael Melamede, Stanley Nelson

Synopsis: Filmmaker Jason Baffa examines the personal bonds and dynamic relationships that form between golfers and caddies.

Directed By: Jim Packer, Chris Brown

Critics Consensus: An energetic but thin portrait of the venerable rock band Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’ gets a boost from new singer Arnel Pineda’s charming personality.

Synopsis: Filipino musician Arnel Pineda gets the opportunity of a lifetime when Journey guitarist Neal Schon sees him perform on YouTube, leading to a job offer… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain

Directed By: Ramona S. Diaz, Capella Fahoome

Synopsis: In May 2011, a seasoned team of U.S. Navy SEALs storms a Pakistani compound and brings the long hunt for the world’s most wanted terrorist… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cam Gigandet, Anson Mount, Freddy Rodríguez, Xzibit

Directed By: John Stockwell, Phillip B. Goldfine, Meghan O'Hara

Synopsis: Porn stars Jenna Jameson and Jesse Jane are among those interviewed in an intimate look at the lucrative adult-entertainment industry.

Starring: Michael Grecco, Tera Patrick, Evan Seinfeld, Simon Karmarkar

Directed By: Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco

Synopsis: Michael Jackson’s transformation from boyhood sensation to international superstar.

Starring: Michael Jackson

Directed By: Billy Simpson, Brian Aabech

Synopsis: Women reveal their experiences within the dominance and submission lifestyle portrayed by the “Fifty Shades of Grey” book trilogy.

Directed By: David "Kane" Garcia

Synopsis: Craig Leeson discovers a startling amount of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans.

Starring: David Attenborough, Sylvia Earle, Ben Fogle, Craig Leeson

Directed By: Craig Leeson, Daniel Auerbach, Craig Leeson

Synopsis: U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O’Shea embark on the adventure of a lifetime — sailing around the treacherous waters of Cape Horn. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Taylor Grieger, John Rose, Stephen O'Shea

Directed By: Glenn Holsten, Ray Carballada, Robert Irvine, Bob Lowery

Synopsis: How an average baseball film becomes one of the best sports films ever made.

Starring: Robert Redford, Kim Basinger, Michael Madsen, Barbara Hershey

Directed By: Bill Cowell, Bill Cowell