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Documentaries on HBO Max

True stories, told well. Here are all the documentaries and docuseries on HBO Max in Germany: true crime, nature, sport, music, history, science and the stories behind the headlines.

Right now there are 391 documentaries on HBO Max in Germany. Most watched at the moment: Expedition Unknown (2015), Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026) and Wheeler Dealers (2003). Highest rated: How the Universe Works (2010), with an IMDb score of 8.9. The most recent is Kordell Stewart / Slash & Burn (2026).

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How many documentaries are on HBO Max in Germany?

Right now there are 391 titles in this list. Streamingfilter checks the HBO Max catalogue every day; the last full update was on 31 October 2026.

What are the best-rated documentaries on HBO Max?

Sorted by IMDb score: How the Universe Works (2010), IMDb 8.9, How To with John Wilson (2020), IMDb 8.7, The Jinx (2015), IMDb 8.6, The Rehearsal (2022), IMDb 8.5, Estonia - The Discovery That Changed History (2020), IMDb 8.5.

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Yes. Use the filters above to combine this list with an actor, director, release year, runtime, IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes score. With a free account you can also see what came out in your childhood or youth.

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