Best Documentaries 2017 Movies

The Best Documentaries 2017 on 123movies brings real stories, bold voices, and the raw impact of a year that didn’t hold back — stream every frame in sharp HD, no sign-up roadblocks. The Best Documentary Movies of 2017 cut through the noise, spotlighting global shifts, personal reckonings, and truths that still resonate. These films don’t just inform — they challenge, provoke, and stick with you. Press play and stay curious — only on 123movies.

Wormwood Wormwood 7.0 4h 16min
Wormwood
IMDb: 7
4h 16min

Directed by Errol Morris, this 2017 docudrama delves into the mysterious death of a U.S. Army scientist during the Cold War era. The film intricately weaves together interviews, archival footage,…

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library Ex Libris: The New York Public Library 7.4 3h 17min
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
IMDb: 7.4
3h 17min

This documentary offers an in-depth look at one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions, the New York Public Library, showcasing its role as a vital community hub. Directed by the…

One of Us One of Us 7.0 1h 35min
One of Us
IMDb: 7
1h 35min

Delving into the secluded realm of New York’s Hasidic community, this narrative centers on three people determined to escape, even as they face the risk of retribution.

Spettacolo Spettacolo 7.0 1h 31min
Spettacolo
IMDb: 7
1h 31min

In a quaint hilltop village in Tuscany, the locals devised an extraordinary method to tackle their challenges: they transformed their lives into a theatrical production. Each summer, the town square…

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson 7.2 1h 45min
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
IMDb: 7.2
1h 45min

This compelling documentary delves into the mysterious death and impactful life of Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and a key player in the Stonewall…

City of Ghosts City of Ghosts 7.4 1h 32min
City of Ghosts
IMDb: 7.4
1h 32min

This gripping documentary follows the journey of citizen journalists from the group Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently as they risk their lives to expose the atrocities committed by ISIS in…

Visages villages Visages villages 7.8 1h 34min
Visages villages
IMDb: 7.8
1h 34min

In this enchanting documentary, the legendary filmmaker Agnès Varda teams up with the talented street artist JR to embark on a heartwarming journey across rural France. Together, they explore the…

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Dawson City: Frozen Time Dawson City: Frozen Time 7.5 2min
Dawson City: Frozen Time
IMDb: 7.5
2min

This documentary by Bill Morrison delves into the fascinating discovery of a long-lost collection of silent films buried in a subarctic swimming pool in Dawson City, Yukon. The film weaves…

I Called Him Morgan I Called Him Morgan 7.3 1h 32min
I Called Him Morgan
IMDb: 7.3
1h 32min

This documentary delves into the life and tragic death of jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, exploring his relationship with his common-law wife, Helen. Through a combination of archival footage, interviews, and…

Rat Film Rat Film 6.9 1h 22min
Rat Film
IMDb: 6.9
1h 22min

“Rat Film” is a full-length documentary that delves into Baltimore’s history by focusing on rats and their interactions with humans. These creatures reveal the divisions created by walls, fences, and…