Shows Like Encounters

If you liked Encounters (2023), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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The Manhattan Alien Abduction (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
A woman claims to have been abducted from her bedroom in Manhattan. This docuseries explores whether it was an elaborate hoax — or proof of alien life.
2
Hangar 1: The UFO Files (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary
Delve deep into a vast archive of over 70,000 UFO files gathered over nearly half a century in Hangar 1. MUFON, an independent organization dedicated to investigating UFOs, has compiled these archives looking for…
3
Ancient Aliens (2010)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic…
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One Strange Rock (2018)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
A mind-bending, thrilling journey exploring the fragility and wonder of planet Earth, one of the most peculiar, unique places in the entire universe, brought to life by the only people to have left it behind – the…
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History's Greatest Mysteries (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be…
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Our Universe (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
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Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary
Though claims of extraterrestrial encounters have long been dismissed, many believe the existence of UFOs is not just likely, but a certainty.
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The Blue Planet (2001)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about…
9
Through the Wormhole (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really…
10
Earth at Night in Colour (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
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How the Universe Works (2010)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and…
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Files of the Unexplained (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
Eerie encounters, bizarre disappearances, haunting events and more perplexing phenomena are explored in this chilling investigative docuseries.
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Planet Earth (2006)
★ 8.6/10Also documentary
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
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Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
15
The Americas (2025)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary
A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
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MythBusters (2003)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie…
17
Night on Earth (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.
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Great Migrations (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights…
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The Life of Mammals (2002)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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Superpowered: The DC Story (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and…