These Documentaries Deserve a 10/10 Rating According To Some Reddit Users

Reddit users have a knack for turning a simple question into a gold mine of recommendations, and this one is no exception. When one poster asked for documentaries worth a perfect 10 out of 10, the replies quickly filled up with titles that people clearly still think about long after the credits roll.

The list spans everything from true crime and sports to history, politics, and survival stories, with plenty of passionate opinions along the way. Some picks are famous, some are niche, and a few come with warnings about how intense they can be.

If you are looking for your next documentary binge, this thread has more than a few strong contenders.

Here's the original Reddit post by u/tandyman234:

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Many Reddit users replied to OP's question and revealed their all-time favorite documentary:

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One Reddit favorite keeps coming up for a reason.

Enron - The Smartest Guys in The Room

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The Inside Job

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Ice Guardians, Hired Guns, and UNTOLD: Crime and Penalties.

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The Vietnam War by Burns and Novick

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Resurrect the Dead: The Toynbee Tiles

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Harlan County

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That is a pretty serious run of documentaries.

Touching The Void

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The Dawn Wall

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Fyre Fraud

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Ken Burns: The Civil War & The Vietnam War

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Ken Burns on The Dust Bowl

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You can't rewatch it with other people.

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Paris is Burning

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Barkley Marathon: The Race That Eats Its Young

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Some of these picks clearly hit people hard.

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The Seven-Five

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The Day the Universe Changed - James Burke OR Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

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Icarus — Bryan Fogel

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The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

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THE RESCUE -- The Daring Rescue of Twelve Boys from a Cave

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

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9/11 (A Documentary by Gédéon & Jules Naudet)

Dr. David Perlmutter, neurologist states, "Documentaries like '9/11' serve as crucial reminders of the psychological impact of traumatic events." This film, released in 2002, explores the profound effects of the September 11 attacks, making it a significant piece for understanding collective trauma. As Dr. Kelly McGonigal, health psychologist, notes, "Stories of adversity can inspire hope and resilience, allowing us to connect with our shared humanity." These insights highlight why this documentary resonates deeply with viewers.

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Dogtown and the Z-Boys

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This thread keeps getting better and better.

Free Solo -- Dawn Wall -- Meru

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Grizzly Man

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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

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Three Identical Strangers

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King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

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The Act of Killing -- Grizzly Man -- Shoah

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The Lion in Your Living Room -- Kedi

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Some documentaries are so good that they draw you in entirely and captivate your attention for hours on end. You may try to stop yourself from watching it in its entirety, but you won't realize that it is over until you notice the credits rolling, and by that time, it's already over for you.

The Reddit users above provided some excellent suggestions that I will definitely be checking out very soon. Now we all have a full list of documentaries to binge-watch at any moment. What a time to be alive!

These picks could keep any documentary fan busy for a while.

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