21 HBO Documentaries That Will Change How You See the World

When it comes to true crime and award-winning non-fiction series, HBO has some of the best content out of all of the streaming services. The best HBO documentaries will make you cry, laugh, think, and feel—all while opening up your worldview. 

No judgment if you’re in the mood for a lighthearted rom-com or repeat viewing of your favorite true-crime series. But if you’re looking to switch up your viewing habits, there’s no better choice than one of the best HBO documentaries.

That’s because HBO and HBO Max offer up award-nominated docuseries’ and full-length documentaries that cover a wide range of topics. Celebrity-focused films like Jane Fonda in Five Acts, Tina, and Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind will give you an inside look into the psyche of stars. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in history, you can stream 4 Little Girls or Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children. 

Here are the best documentaries to add to your watch list, now streaming on HBO Max.

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