Best Investigative Journalism Movies & TV Series

Looking for the best investigative journalism movies and TV series? These 33 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Spotlight 2015 ★ 7.8

Citizenfour 2014 ★ 7.7

Sicko 2007 ★ 7.4

The Ayotzinapa 43: State Crime 2024 ★ 9.0

The Hour 2011 ★ 7.5

Sea of Shadows 2019 ★ 7.7

Snowden 2016 ★ 7.1

Tickled 2016 ★ 7.2

Collapse 2009 ★ 7.2

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2019 ★ 7.0

From Rock Star to Killer 2025 ★ 7.6

The Case for Christ 2017 ★ 6.9

The Business of Drugs 2020 ★ 6.9

State of Play 2009 ★ 6.8

Cover-Up 2025 ★ 7.1

Spycraft 2021 ★ 6.9

The Tickle King 2017 ★ 7.0

Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal 2024 ★ 6.8

iHuman 2019 ★ 7.1

Boston Strangler 2023 ★ 6.6

The Lowdown 2025 ★ 6.7

My Scientology Movie 2016 ★ 6.6

Lady in the Lake 2024 ★ 6.6

Frontline 1983 ★ 6.6