find reviews

 

ages

reset

entertainment type

genre

show more genres

topics

reset
show more topics

more ways to browse

reset
 

Register to stay informed about the latest media for your kids with our newsletters.

About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
Our child development rating guidelines

Movie reviews for documentary

192 results
  • Review
    The Queen of Versailles

    Rich family faces financial crisis in teen-friendly docu.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D

    Dangerous stunts, teasing, injuries aren't entertaining.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    First Position

    Inspiring documentary about hardworking young dancers.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Brooklyn Castle

    Kids discover life on and off chess board in moving docu.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Movie, 2012)
  • Review
    Sexy Baby (Educational Version)

    Provocative docu questions media's impact on girls' image.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Movie, 2012)
  • Review
    2016: Obama's America

    Anti-Obama documentary trades objectivity for persuasion.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    The House I Live In

    Powerful film takes aim at the U.S. War on Drugs.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Movie, 2012)
  • Review
    Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Entertaining concert film follows pop singer's highs, lows.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

    Fantastic hip-hop documentary has profanity, some drug use.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    ReGeneration

    Rousing docu encourages teens to think, question, and act.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Chimpanzee

    Chimp "adoption" documentary has some scary moments.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Marley

    Comprehensive docu on iconic reggae musician.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Jiro Dreams of Sushi

    Subtitled docu about sushi chef inspires and enlightens.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

    Geek tribes revel in docu about massive commercial event.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Otter 501

    Informative otter docu best for older animal-loving kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Movie, 2012)
  • Review
    Born to Be Wild

    Sweet, inspiring tale of two wildlife fairy godmothers.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Miss Representation

    Earnest, illuminating documentary about women and the media.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Being Elmo

    Inspiring docu about the man behind the Muppet superstar.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    One Lucky Elephant

    Balanced docu stirs big questions about wild animal care.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    American Teacher

    Convincing docu highlights underappreciated teachers.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Project Nim

    This engrossing, moving documentary can get intense, but it's sure to get teens thinking.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Koran by Heart

    This moving documentary about Muslim kids challenges stereotypes and tugs at the heartstrings.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Thunder Soul

    Uplifting docu spotlights legendary high school jazz band.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    The Last Lions

    Visually stunning nature docu has some upsetting scenes.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Jane's Journey

    Slow but insightful documentary about pioneering activist.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2011)