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Underrated Documentary movies

Great documentary films that flew under the radar — high ratings, low profile, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.

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Free Solo posterViewer rating: 79%
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  1. Friends: The Reunion posterViewer rating: 78%
    Friends: The Reunion2021
  2. Citizenfour posterViewer rating: 77%
    Citizenfour2014
  3. Amy posterViewer rating: 76%
    Amy2015
  4. Bowling for Columbine posterViewer rating: 75%
    Bowling for Columbine2002
  5. The Social Dilemma posterViewer rating: 75%
    The Social Dilemma2020
  6. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts posterViewer rating: 73%
    Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts2022
  7. Fahrenheit 9/11 posterViewer rating: 71%
    Fahrenheit 9/112004

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