: Platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video allow you to buy individual titles to keep in your digital library. YouTube also features a vast "Movies & TV" section where documentaries like Free Solo are available for purchase.
: Focuses on science, history, and technology documentaries, starting at around $5.99/month.
: A unique service that is free if you have a library card or university login, offering over 30,000 films including many from A24 and HBO. Educational & Institutional Purchasing buy documentaries
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: Available as an add-on channel on Prime Video, this is the best hub for Ken Burns' work and other public broadcasting series. : Platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime
: For independent films, Vimeo On Demand is a popular choice where you can often buy a DRM-free copy directly from the filmmakers. Mubi and The Criterion Collection are excellent for highly curated, award-winning documentaries.
: Known for deep-dive historical and military documentaries. : A unique service that is free if
If you want to own a documentary digitally or on physical media, several mainstream platforms offer direct purchases: