10 Best documentaries on prime (2025)

10 Best documentaries on Prime in 2025 showcase a diverse range of compelling stories that captivate audiences. From in-depth explorations of climate change to intimate portraits of extraordinary individuals, these films offer unique insights into our world. Notable titles include "The Last Forest," which delves into the Amazon's ecological crisis, and "Voices of the Forgotten," highlighting untold histories. Other standout documentaries tackle social justice, technological advancements, and cultural phenomena, ensuring there's something for everyone. With stunning visuals and powerful narratives, these documentaries not only entertain but also educate, making them essential viewing for documentary enthusiasts.

SaleBestseller No. 1

To Dye For: The Documentary [DVD]

An eye-opening investigation into the impacts of synthetic dyes
Lisa Lefferts, MSPH, Thomas Galligan, PhD, Joel Nigg PhD (Actors)
Brandon Cawood (Director)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)

SaleBestseller No. 2

Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery

Hal Holbrook, Adam Arkin, Murphy Guyer (Actors)
Ken Burns (Director) - Dayton Duncan (Writer)
English (Publication Language)
Audience Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)

SaleBestseller No. 3

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat [DVD]

Jazz, colonialism and espionage collide in this Sundance-winning historical doc
Louis Armstrong, Andrée Blouin, John Coltrane (Actors)
Johan Grimonprez (Director)
English (Subtitle)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Bestseller No. 4

Documentary Now!: The Complete Series [Blu-Ray]

Documentary Now!: The Complete Series [Blu-Ray]
Helen Mirren, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader (Actors)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Bestseller No. 5

Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger [Blu-ray]

Director Martin Scorcese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Red Shoes)
Martin Scorsese, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger (Actors)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)

SaleBestseller No. 6

Separated [DVD]

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris (The Fog of War, Standard Operating Procedure, The Thin Blue Line)
Gabriela Cartol, Diego Armando Lara Lagunes (Actors)
Errol Morris (Director)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)

SaleBestseller No. 7