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1. Conan O'Brien Must Go (2024– )
Documentary, Comedy
Follows Conan O'Brien as he visits new friends he made through his podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018), and engages in in-depth discussions with viewers from all around the nation and the globe.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Jarle Wallevik, Sebastian, Kai
Votes: 3,060
2. 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: 6,959
3. Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015– )
Not Rated | 24 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedian Richard Ayoade and a celebrity guest, usually from the comedy world, spend 48 hours in a popular city to discover the must see tourist attractions.
Stars: Richard Ayoade, Joe Lycett, Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty
Votes: 3,343
4. James May: Our Man in... (2020–2024)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He'll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
Stars: James May, Yujiro Taniyama, Paolo Damiano, Aditi Mittal
Votes: 9,041
5. Gordon, Gino & Fred's Road Trip (2018– )
45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Reality-TV
Join British superstar Gordon Ramsay, Italian stallion Gino D'Acampo and French master maitre d' Fred Sirieix as they take a road trip.
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo, Fred Sirieix, Luke Campbell
Votes: 2,202
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, Joan Tucci
Votes: 3,111
7. Samsara (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Director: Ron Fricke | Stars: Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika
Votes: 38,128 | Gross: $2.67M
8. 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: 7,918
9. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Votes: 34,429
10. Baraka (1992)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary
A collection of expertly photographed scenes of human life and religion.
Director: Ron Fricke | Star: Patrick Disanto
Votes: 41,077 | Gross: $1.33M
11. Multiplied (2024– )
128 min | Documentary
Follows the start of a new generation of evangelists.
Stars: Chris Worthington, Daniel Kolenda, Scott McNamara, Peter Vandenberg
12. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones (2023)
TV-14 | 39 min | Documentary, Adventure
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
Stars: Dan Buettner, Marion Nestle
Votes: 3,314
13. Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (2024– )
Documentary
Rob Rinder joins architecture fan Rylan in the footsteps of poet Lord Byron and other Grand Tourists, immersing themselves in the art, culture and life-changing exploits of historic Brits abroad.
Stars: Robert Rinder, Rylan Clark
Votes: 54
14. Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (2021– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Reality-TV
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish take viewers on a road-trip, discovering the rich and complex heritage of their native Scotland.
Stars: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Gary Lewis, Chick Allan
Votes: 2,949
15. Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020– )
TV-PG | 40 min | Documentary, History, Reality-TV
In this travel show, actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Stars: Zac Efron, Darin Olien, Steve Hoffmann, Bruce Pascoe
Votes: 8,005
16. Long Way Up (2020)
TV-14 | 519 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
Ewan McGregor and his friend Charley Boorman travel on electric Harley-Davidsons 13,000 miles through Central and South America.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
Votes: 5,151
17. The Endless Summer (1966)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown
Votes: 6,242
18. On the Roam (2024– )
Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
Jason Momoa travels across the country to meet the extraordinary individuals blazing their own path - from craftsmen, to motorcycle fabricators, musicians to athletes.
Stars: Jason Momoa, Jeremiah Armenta, Max Schaaf
Votes: 316
19. Cruising with Jane McDonald (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
TV presenter and former cruise ship entertainer Jane McDonald hosts a new travel show in which she embarks on a series of ocean odysseys aboard some of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ships.
Stars: Jane McDonald, Sebastian Lassandro
Votes: 142
20. Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays (2024– )
Comedy
Bargain-blagger Joe Wilkinson and luxury-lover Katherine Ryan show us how to live the champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget with some fantastically affordable getaways.
Stars: Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan, Captain Beany
Votes: 56
21. World's Most Dangerous Roads (2011– )
TV-MA | Documentary
Dangerous Roads follows British celebs driving extraordinary roads worldwide, from Alaska's Dalton Highway to Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Trail, exploring cultures via roads and travelers.
Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Rhod Gilbert, Hugh Dennis, Sue Perkins
Votes: 317
22. Human Planet (2011)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth
Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns
Votes: 27,850
23. Better Late Than Never (2016–2018)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
This hilarious comedy/reality show follows cultural icons Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman on their greatest adventure yet.
Stars: Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw, George Foreman
Votes: 2,448
24. Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
G | 99 min | Documentary
Film-maker Werner Herzog travels to the McMurdo Station in Antarctica, looking to capture the continent's beauty and investigate the characters living there.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov, Doug MacAyeal
Votes: 19,294 | Gross: $0.94M
25. Dark Tourist (2018)
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Adventure
From a nuclear lake to a haunted forest, New Zealand filmmaker and journalist David Farrier ('Tickled') visits unusual -- and often macabre -- tourism spots around the world.
Stars: David Farrier, Christian Wolf, Jhon Jairo Velásquez, Scott Michaels
Votes: 8,187
26. Long Way Down (2007)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary
Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Votes: 6,709
27. Nanook of the North (1922)
Passed | 78 min | Documentary
In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.
Director: Robert J. Flaherty | Stars: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo
Votes: 13,497
28. Departures (2008– )
46 min | Documentary, Adventure
Aimed at the adventure seeker, Departures is an action-packed and personal journey about two travelers. Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach leave their lives behind in search of unique ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Wilson, Justin Lukach, Andre Dupuis
Votes: 2,322
29. Rick Steves' Europe (2000–2023)
TV-G | 26 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
American travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities.
Stars: Rick Steves, Concepción Delgado de los Reyes, Marwa Abbas, Andreas Clemens
Votes: 689
30. 500 Days in the Wild (2023)
124 min | Documentary
A woman travels across Canada by hiking, biking, and paddling.
Director: Dianne Whelan | Star: Dianne Whelan
Votes: 141
31. Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father (2017–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follows Jack Whitehall as he embarks on the trip of a lifetime with his father, Michael. The two set off on a journey across South East Asia to partake in a series of adventures, mishaps and escapades with two very different perspectives.
Stars: Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall, Hilary Whitehall, Steven Seagal
Votes: 6,067
32. The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018– )
60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedian Romesh Ranganathan investigates if the persisting stereotypes about certain places in the world are exaggerated.
Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Issaluk, Heisel Mora, Ider-Od Bat-Erdene
Votes: 668
33. Daniel (II) (2023)
72 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Daniel Northcott began documenting his surroundings at 7 when he got his dad's video camera. He filmed his family and friends growing up then traveled, capturing meaningful moments with new people and places.
Director: Daniel Northcott | Stars: Daniel Northcott, Erin Northcott, Matthew Rocksborough-Smith, Felix Becerra
Votes: 444
34. Gaycation (2016– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
Elliot Page and Ian Daniel set off on a journey to explore the multiplicity of LGBTQ experiences around the world, getting up close with moving stories of struggle and triumph.
Stars: Ian Daniel, Elliot Page, Jair Bolsonaro, Alex Schmider
Votes: 1,521
35. Everest (1998)
Unrated | 44 min | Documentary, Short
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return... See full summary »
Directors: David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Liam Neeson, Lhakpa Dorji, Dorje Sherpa, Ed Viesturs
Votes: 3,396 | Gross: $87.18M
36. Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland (2021–2022)
47 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming roll back the decades and return to their Scottish roots. Part rediscovery, part revelation, they follow them as they take to the road and motorhome their way through Scotland's Highlands.
Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Alan Cumming, Bill Paterson, Brian Cox
Votes: 195
37. Life in a Day (2011)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary shot by film-makers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the twenty-fourth of July, 2010.
Directors: Tegan Bukowski, Loressa Clisby, Kevin Macdonald, Hiroaki Aikawa, Natalia Andreadis, Jack Attridge, Cristina Bocchialini, Zillah Bowes, Andrea Dalla Costa, Lisa Cottrell-Bentley, Alejo Crisóstomo, Sócrates Cuadri, Ayman El Gazwy, Shawn Gadberry, Seth Grant, Jane Haubrich, Soma Helmi, Jennifer M. Howd, Clementine Isaac, Aditya Kolli, Gabor Kukucska, Francesco La Regina, Frederic Lumiere, Marek Mackovic, Zuqy Cruz Marquez, Linda Matarasso, Kevin McMahon, Joseph Michael, Joaquin Montalvan, Lilit Movsisyan, Emmanuelle Pickett, Christopher Redmond, Alejandro Romeo, Alaa Sheikh Hassan, Marcus Tedenryd | Stars: Hiroaki Aikawa, Cindy Baer, Teagan Bentley, Ester Brym
Votes: 15,576 | Gross: $0.25M
38. Unbranded (2015)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Adventure, Western
Unbranded follows four men and sixteen mustangs on an epic 3,000-mile journey from Mexico to Canada through the American West to inspire adoptions for the 50,000 wild horses and burros in government captivity.
Director: Phillip Baribeau | Stars: Ben Masters, Jonny Fitzsimons, Thomas Glover, Ben Thamer
Votes: 1,581
39. 180° South (2010)
PG | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika
Votes: 3,179 | Gross: $0.03M
40. 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: 1,860
41. My Greek Odyssey (2018– )
44 min | Documentary
A journey through some of the most spectacular and unique Greek islands, exploring the rich culture, history and food of Greece while meeting the locals and those who live there.
Stars: Peter Maneas, Kyriakos Mochos, Ioannis Papachristou, George Koukoudakis
Votes: 114
42. Maidentrip (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.
Director: Jillian Schlesinger | Stars: Dick Dekker, Kim Dekker, Laura Dekker, Barbara Mueller
Votes: 3,991 | Gross: $0.07M
43. Return to Space (2022)
TV-MA | 128 min | Documentary
Offering rare inside access to NASA and SpaceX, this is the thrilling story of the nearly 20 year journey to send American astronauts back to space aboard U.S. rockets, from filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Elon Musk, Bob Behnken, Douglas Hurley, Jim Bridenstine
Votes: 5,702
44. The Last Tourist (2021)
100 min | Documentary
Travel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.
Director: Tyson Sadler | Stars: Alexander Ayling, Lem Baing, Elizabeth Becker, Lek Chailert
Votes: 376
45. Las Hurdes (1933)
30 min | Documentary, Short
A surrealist film, a pseudo-documentary portrait of Las Hurdes, a remote region of Spain where civilisation has barely developed, showing how the local peasants try to survive without even the most basic utilities and skills.
Director: Luis Buñuel | Stars: Abel Jacquin, Alexandre O'Neill
Votes: 6,281
46. Susan Calman's Grand Day Out (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
The comedian travels around the UK in her vintage camper-van "Helen Mirren", visiting places of interest, meeting local people and trying her hand at a range of interesting activities.
Stars: Susan Calman, Chris Anderson
Votes: 100
47. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)
49 min | Documentary, Adventure
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,934
48. Natural Wonders of the West (1938)
Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short
This Traveltalk entry looks at some natural wonders of the western United States, including the Grand Canyon and Devil's Tower. The last stop on the tour, an "unnatural wonder," is the ... See full summary »
Director: James H. Smith | Stars: James A. FitzPatrick, Gutzon Borglum
Votes: 125
49. Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
PG | 91 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world, and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth.
Director: Anthony Powell | Stars: Anthony Powell, Genevieve Bachman, William Brotman, Michael Christiansen
Votes: 3,740 | Gross: $0.29M
50. Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure (2018)
45 min | Documentary
This epic new four-part series is Joanna Lumley's grandest and most challenging journey yet, a breath-taking odyssey from Venice to the Chinese border along the veins of the ancient Silk ... See full summary »
Star: Joanna Lumley
Votes: 353