Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "food-and-drink-documentary"

1. Somebody Feed Phil (2018– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure

Phil travels around the world sampling food and tradition with friends and a sense of humor.

Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Rich Rosenthal

Votes: 6,806

2. The Food That Built America (2019– )

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History

Food will tell the unknown stories of innovation and rivalries behind food industry tycoons Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, C.W. Post, the McDonald brothers and more.

Stars: Campbell Scott, Adam Richman, Jason Liebig, Yohuru Williams

Votes: 1,517

3. Food, Inc. 2 (2023)

94 min | Documentary, News

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo team up with authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to examine the modern food industry's efficiency and vulnerabilities.

Directors: Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo | Stars: Michael Pollan, Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, Eric Schlosser, Tony Thompson

Votes: 114

4. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure

Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert

Votes: 6,931

5. Chef's Table (2015–2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Biography

Chef's Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique look at their lives, talents and passion from their piece of culinary heaven.

Stars: Massimo Bottura, Ruth Reichl, Francis Mallmann, Bill Buford

Votes: 17,038

6. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure

Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.

Stars: Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Massimo Bottura, Tess Masazza

Votes: 3,064

7. Super Size Me (2004)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary

While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh

Votes: 113,306 | Gross: $11.53M

8. Food, Inc. (2008)

PG | 94 min | Documentary, News

An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.

Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards

Votes: 52,229 | Gross: $4.42M

9. The Biggest Little Farm (2018)

PG | 91 min | Documentary, Family

Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Director: John Chester | Stars: John Chester, Molly Chester, Todd, Alan York

Votes: 8,901 | Gross: $4.37M

10. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, Zamir Gotta, Todd Liebler

Votes: 7,891

11. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

PG | 81 min | Documentary

A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.

Director: David Gelb | Stars: Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Daisuke Nakazama

Votes: 38,032 | Gross: $2.55M

12. Sour Grapes (2016)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

Documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top auction houses.

Directors: Reuben Atlas, Jerry Rothwell | Stars: Laurent Ponsot, Jay McInerney, Jefery Levy, Maureen Downey

Votes: 5,998

13. Kiss the Ground (2020)

84 min | Documentary

A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians band together in a global movement of "Regenerative Agriculture" that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.

Directors: Joshua Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Ray Archuleta, John Wick, Kristin Ohlson

Votes: 7,590

14. What the Health (2017)

97 min | Documentary

An intrepid filmmaker on a journey of discovery as he uncovers possibly the largest health secret of our time and the collusion between industry, government, pharmaceutical and health organizations keeping this information from us.

Directors: Kip Andersen, Keegan Kuhn | Stars: Kip Andersen, Larry Baldwin, Neal Barnard, Tia Blanco

Votes: 30,570

15. Good Eats (1999–2012)

TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy

Chef Alton Brown whips up quick recipes and explores the science behind what makes them so tasty.

Stars: Alton Brown, Brett Soll, Vickie Eng, Deb Duchon

Votes: 3,980

16. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)

R | 119 min | Documentary

A documentary about Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Asia Argento, Anthony Bourdain, Ariane Bourdain, Christopher Bourdain

Votes: 10,121

17. The Chef Show (2019–2020)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary

Writer, director, and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Stars: Jon Favreau, Roy Choi, Aaron Franklin, Andrew Rea

Votes: 5,605

18. Fed Up (2014)

PG | 92 min | Documentary

An examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it.

Director: Stephanie Soechtig | Stars: Michele Simon, Katie Couric, Bill Clinton, Michael Pollan

Votes: 12,358 | Gross: $1.54M

19. Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023)

TV-14 | 83 min | Documentary

A call to action for the officials who have the power to mitigate the danger caused by foodborne pathogens that kill thousands of people in the U.S. every year.

Director: Stephanie Soechtig | Stars: Mindy Brashears, Ben Chapman, Pablo Dayer, Rosa DeLauro

Votes: 2,612

20. SOMM (2012)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary

Four sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

Director: Jason Wise | Stars: Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble, Ian Cauble

Votes: 4,992 | Gross: $0.17M

21. Forks Over Knives (2011)

PG | 90 min | Documentary

Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

Director: Lee Fulkerson | Stars: Lee Fulkerson, Matthew Lederman, Alona Pulde, T. Colin Campbell

Votes: 12,699

22. Rotten (2018–2019)

TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary

Rotten dives deep into the food production underworld to expose the corruption, waste and real dangers behind your everyday eating habits.

Stars: Latif Nasser, Sonny Nguyen, Stanley Crawford, Casey Cox

Votes: 4,092

23. What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel (2023– )

Documentary, Family

Follows the actress who now as a mom, has become more concerned about the food she gives her family, she will explore common food mysteries, revealing the shocking truths behind manufactured food.

Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Carlos Parisi, Sophia Roe, Dariany Santana

Votes: 135

24. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead is an American documentary that chronicles Australian Joe Cross's 60-day journey across the United States, where he embarks on a juice-only fast in a quest to reclaim his health.

Directors: Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr | Stars: Joe Cross, Amy Badberg, Merv Cross, Virginia Cross

Votes: 8,920

25. Julia (I) (2021)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

Julia tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women.

Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: José Andrés, Paul Bogaards, Antonietta Brownell, Julia Child

Votes: 1,223

26. I'll Have What Phil's Having (2015)

60 min | Documentary

In I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING, Rosenthal sets his sights on kitchens both on and off the well-worn gastronomic path, where he meets those who are keeping traditions alive and creating new... See full summary »

Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Allison Janney

Votes: 580

27. The Automat (2021)

TV-PG | 79 min | Documentary, History

Documentary centers on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery.

Director: Lisa Hurwitz | Stars: Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas

Votes: 1,569

28. Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People (2024)

TV-MA | 334 min | Documentary

Superhot spicy peppers are on fire lately, but while most experiment with heat, others live their lives in pursuit of fire.

Stars: Ben Schwartz, Johnny Scoville, Troy Primeaux, Shahina Waseem

Votes: 218

29. Salt Fat Acid Heat (2018)

Documentary

Docuseries, based on the award-winning book, explores the essence of cooking and the vital ingredients at the heart of a great dish.

Star: Samin Nosrat

Votes: 2,811

30. Ugly Delicious (2018– )

TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Adventure

Chef David Chang travels around the world tasting food from different cultures.

Stars: David Chang, Peter Meehan, Aziz Ansari, Rene Redzepi

Votes: 3,783

31. That Sugar Film (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary

Damon Gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body.

Director: Damon Gameau | Stars: Damon Gameau, Hugh Jackman, Milla Bakaitis, Richard Davies

Votes: 10,863

32. Chef's Table: Pizza (2022– )

TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary

Features chefs from all over the world whose creativity elevates an ordinary dish like pizza to an art form, with their unique flavors, inspiring backgrounds, and passion for creating the perfect slice.

Stars: Sarah Minnick, Chris Bianco, Gabriele Bonci, Katie Parla

Votes: 973

33. The Layover (2011–2013)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

Host Anthony Bourdain shows you the best places to eat, drink, shop, and visit if you find yourself with a day or two to spare in some of the world's greatest cities.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Eddie Huang, April Brucker

Votes: 1,854

34. Cooked (2016)

60 min | Documentary

As he tries his hand at baking, brewing and braising, acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world.

Stars: Michael Pollan, Samin Nosrat, Isaac Pollan

Votes: 3,142

35. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (2021–2023)

TV-14 | 210 min | Documentary, History

Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

Stars: Stephen Satterfield, Jessica B. Harris, Adrian Miller, Larry Callies

Votes: 926

36. Searching for Soul Food (2023– )

TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Follows chef Alisa Reynolds as she explores the stories, people and traditions of different locations, discovering what soul food looks like around the world and bringing her own flavor with her.

Stars: Nico Albert, Alisa Reynolds

Votes: 89

37. Anthony Bourdain A Cook's Tour (2002–2003)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary

The #1 food writer and television host in the world, Anthony Bourdain reinvented the food travel genre. In his groundbreaking first series, Bourdain travels around the world indulging his taste for local cuisine and eccentric characters.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Maurizio Trombini, Scott Bryan, Scott Abramoff

Votes: 925

38. Wasted! The Story of Food Waste (2017)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary

Through the eyes of famous chefs, audiences will see how they make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.

Directors: Anna Chai, Nari Kye | Stars: Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, Anthony Bourdain

Votes: 508 | Gross: $0.02M

39. Chasing Flavor (2024– )

30 min | Documentary

Carla's curiosity about America's most delicious dishes from chicken pot pie to ice cream leads her to Ghana, Italy, Turkey, and more. Along the way, Carla traces the history and lineage of... See full summary »

Stars: Carla Hall, Eric Adjepong, Karima Moyer-Nocchi, Fanerra Dupree

Votes: 51

40. The Search for General Tso (2014)

Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish.

Director: Ian Cheney | Stars: Susan Carter, Ian Cheney, Philip Chiang, Andrew Coe

Votes: 1,845 | Gross: $0.01M

41. Street Food: Asia (2019)

TV-G | 30 min | Documentary

Exploring the rich culture of street food in some of the world's most colorful cities.

Stars: Philip Hersh, Caitlyn Elizabeth, Chawadee Nualkhair, Daniel Lee Gray

Votes: 3,240

42. King Corn (2007)

Unrated | 88 min | Documentary

King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from ... See full summary »

Director: Aaron Woolf | Stars: Bob Bledsoe, Earl L. Butz, Dawn Cheney, Ian Cheney

Votes: 2,090 | Gross: $0.08M

43. Street Food: Latin America (2020)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary

The newest installment will travel to six countries in Latin America and explore the vibrant street food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia.

Stars: Adin Rudd, Linda Kerr, Susana Ballesteros, Marsia Taha

Votes: 1,625

44. Chef's Table: BBQ (2020)

TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary

The critically-acclaimed series returns for its latest iteration, delving into the smoky, juicy world of barbecue. Featured chefs and pitmasters include Tootsie Tomantez, Lennox Hastie, Rodney Scott, and Rosalia Chay Chuc.

Votes: 1,253

45. Food Matters (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

Food Matters examines how the food we eat can help or hurt our health. Nutritionists, naturopaths, doctors, and journalists weigh in on such topics as organic food, food safety, raw foodism, and nutritional therapy.

Directors: James Colquhoun, Carlo Ledesma | Stars: Vicky Blewitt, Ian Brighthope, Jerome Burne, Phillip Day

Votes: 4,812

46. Chef's Table: France (2016)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary

Chef's Table, French edition, goes inside the lives and kitchens of some of the world's most renowned French chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique look at their ... See full summary »

Stars: Alain Passard, Alexandre Couillon

Votes: 1,862

47. Taco Chronicles (2019– )

TV-MA | 34 min | Documentary

A journey through the colorful and varied world of Tacos.

Stars: Gustavo Arellano, Mauricio Pimentel, Reyna Mendizábal, Alejandro de la Rosa Jiménez

Votes: 963

48. Risky Drinking (2016)

TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary

Are you a Risky Drinker? Did you know that nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol? Did you know that nearly 1/3 of adults in the US become involved in problem drinking at some point in... See full summary »

Directors: Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Perri Peltz | Stars: Healthy Emmie, Amanda Mount

Votes: 462

49. Vegucated (2011)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Comedy

Vegucated is a guerrilla-style documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks and learn what it's all about.

Director: Marisa Miller Wolfson | Stars: Marisa Miller Wolfson, Chloe Davis, Cody Tarlow, Molly Wadzeck

Votes: 3,043

50. Flavorful Origins (2019– )

12 min | Documentary

Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

Stars: Yang Chen, Hao Chen, Vivian Lu

Votes: 743