Documentary filmmaking is an important part of our media intake here at Marie Claire. Sure, epic dramas, heart-racing action flicks and thrillers, terrifying horror tales, and laugh-out-loud comedies take up big chunks of our entertainment palette, but it's just as important to take time out of our weekends to learn something new. As with last year's stellar selection, 2024 has shaped up to be a great year for thoughtful, comprehensive docs about our society, from biopics on our most acclaimed public figures (like Jennifer Lopez and Frida Kahlo) to snapshots of everyday life to examinations of structural inequalities and troubled institutions.
Read on for the best documentaries of 2024. (If you're looking for your next true crime binge, read our list of 2024 true crime documentaries and series here.)
