Looking for the best sustainability documentaries?
This A-Z list features impactful films exploring climate change, environmental destruction, food systems, biodiversity, minimalism, and regenerative solutions.
These films combine science, investigative journalism, and powerful storytelling to help you better understand the challenges facing our planet – and what we can do about them.
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A Life On Our Planet
Powerful environmental documentary featuring Sir David Attenborough reflecting on decades of ecological change and biodiversity loss.
Explains the impact of human activity on the planet and outlines a hopeful path forward.
Before The Flood
Climate change documentary following Leonardo DiCaprio as he travels the world to witness environmental destruction firsthand.
Explores political, social, and economic barriers to climate action.
Breaking Boundaries
Science-led sustainability documentary exploring planetary boundaries and Earth’s limits.
Focuses on how humanity has pushed ecosystems beyond safe thresholds and what we must do next.
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‘The tricks brands use to keep their customers consuming and the real impact they have on our lives and the world.’
Common Ground
Regenerative agriculture documentary exploring how soil health can restore ecosystems and improve food systems.
Focus on practical solutions to climate and agricultural challenges.
Cowspiracy
Controversial environmental documentary investigating the impact of animal agriculture on climate change.
Highlights links between deforestation, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dominion
Hard-hitting ethical and environmental documentary exposing modern animal agriculture practices.
Explores the environmental and ethical consequences of human consumption.
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Eating 2 Extinction
Global environmental documentary examining how food systems drive climate change and biodiversity loss. Features scientists, indigenous voices, and global case studies.
Best for understanding the link between diet and planetary health.
Fantastic Fungi
Visually stunning nature and sustainability documentary exploring the role of fungi in ecosystems and regeneration.
Highlights innovative solutions for environmental and medical challenges.
Kiss The Ground
Regenerative agriculture documentary showing how soil restoration can help reverse climate change.
Focuses on carbon capture, farming practices, and ecosystem recovery.
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Milked
Investigative sustainability documentary exploring the environmental impact of the dairy industry.
Focuses on agriculture, emissions, and economic systems.
Minimalism
Lifestyle documentary exploring how consuming less can improve well-being and reduce environmental impact.
Focuses on intentional living and sustainability.
Need To Grow
Sustainability documentary exploring soil health, local food systems, and innovative agricultural solutions.
Highlights how individuals can contribute to environmental regeneration.
Organic Rising
Food and sustainability documentary comparing conventional and organic farming practices.
Focuses on health, agriculture, and environmental impact.
The Plastic Detox
Explores how plastic exposure; particularly microplastics and endocrine disruptors, may impact human health and fertility. Follows 3 couples attempting a 3-month “plastic detox” while highlighting the broader environmental crisis.
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Seaspiracy
A widely discussed marine sustainability documentary investigating the global fishing industry.
Highlights over-fishing, ocean destruction, and industry transparency issues.
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
Biographical sustainability documentary exploring the life and work of environmental activist Vandana Shiva.
Focuses on biodiversity, food sovereignty, and activism.
We Rise Up
Social and environmental documentary encouraging collective action and community-driven change.
Focuses on activism and global movements.
Why On Earth?
Wildlife and environmental documentary exploring the connection between humans, animals, and ecosystems.
Highlights conservation and biodiversity issues.