Best Documentary Movies & TV Series of the 1970s

The 71 best-rated Documentary movies and TV series of the 1970s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The World at War 1973 ★ 8.3
Life on Earth 1979 ★ 9.0
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii 1972 ★ 8.0
Elvis: That's the Way It Is 1970 ★ 8.1
Top Gear 1978 ★ 8.0
The Last Waltz 1978 ★ 7.7
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same 1976 ★ 7.8
Woodstock 1970 ★ 7.5
Let It Be 1970 ★ 7.6
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii 1973 ★ 8.2
F for Fake 1973 ★ 7.4
Hearts and Minds 1974 ★ 7.7
Powers of Ten 1977 ★ 7.7
Harlan County U.S.A. 1977 ★ 7.5
Grey Gardens 1976 ★ 7.3
Gimme Shelter 1970 ★ 7.3
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend 1973 ★ 8.2
Hitler: A Career 1977 ★ 7.4
Animals Are Beautiful People 1974 ★ 7.5
Pumping Iron 1977 ★ 7.1
21 Up 1977 ★ 7.4
In Search of... 1977 ★ 8.2
7 Plus Seven 1970 ★ 7.3
That's Entertainment! 1974 ★ 7.4