documentary film

NOUN

factual film or tv presentation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

documentary

WEAK

docudrama documentary movie docutainment infotainment

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I made a little documentary film a few years ago, in which I interviewed an Israeli historian named Shlomo Sand.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Also on Saturday, Oscar-winning Ukrainian filmmaker and journalist Mstyslav Chernov won the award for best documentary film.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

"With an unprecedented live global stream, a documentary film, and a sweeping world tour spanning multiple continents, BTS' comeback emerges as a defining cultural moment," Netflix said.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“I’ll be announcing the Fed chair tomorrow morning,” Trump said in Washington at the premiere for “Melania,” a documentary film about the first lady.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

The result of his work was a documentary film, God Grew Tired of Us.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau