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Documentary+ is an American free streaming television platform dedicated exclusively to nonfiction films and series. The platform was founded in 2020 by Bryn Mooser and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. In late 2025, Documentary+ was acquired by acTVe, a streaming television company also based in West Hollywood, California. Following the acquisition, acTVe CEO Geoff Clark assumed the role of CEO of Documentary+, with the stated goal of building the service into the definitive documentary streaming destination for global audiences.



The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a carefully curated mix of award-winning documentaries, festival hits, cult favorites, and original productions. The platform offers a 24/7 linear FAST channel in addition to its video-on-demand service. Notable films available on Documentary+ include Trango, a feature about mountaineers attempting the first ski descent of Pakistan´s Great Trango Tower; Jeffrey Epstein: The Unredacted Story; the Oscar-shortlisted Apolonia, Apolonia directed by Leah Glob; Still Working 9 to 5 featuring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton; and the Oscar-shortlisted short film A Swim Lesson directed by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. The platform also features filmmaker collections, including works by Alex Gibney, Werner Herzog, and Kathryn Bigelow, as well as films from distributors like Oscilloscope Films and Red Bull. Original titles include When the LAPD Blows Up Your Neighborhood, Crypto Farmers, and Mala Onda.



For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of documentary content, Documentary+ is accessible as tv online as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel. The platform is available on multiple major streaming services, including Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Amazon Freevee, Amazon Fire TV, Plex, Sling TV, Fubo, Vizio, Xumo, Apple TV, LG Channels, Android TV, and Google Play. The channel also offers a subscription video-on-demand tier for $4.99 per month, alongside its free AVOD and FAST options. The platform reaches millions of viewers globally and is available in 70 countries. The official website provides additional access at www.docplus.com.


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Comments (15)
hugo.evans
Streaming on my TV has been smooth so far, with sharp HD picture, clear sound, and no buffering during the entire documentary.
Gavin Jordan
I watched a cultural history film about street photography during a rainy Sunday afternoon, and it was far more absorbing than most cable options. The stream stayed steady on hotel Wi-Fi while I was traveling, though the ad breaks felt a little repetitive near the end.
Viktor_Bailey
Browsing the free channels is straightforward, and the EPG makes it easy to see what is coming up. Nice not having to sign up just to watch.
Jack_Miller
I have been using Documentary+ for late-night viewing, and the quieter films suit that hour well. The stream has dropped to lower quality a couple of times after midnight, but it recovered quickly.
William Coleman
I keep coming back for the archaeology films. They make ordinary places feel layered with forgotten stories, and the slower pace is a welcome change from most streaming shows.
Kyle Jackson
Finding Documentary+ was easy, and I like that the EPG shows what is on next without needing an account. The mobile page took a second to load, but it worked fine after that.
diego.sullivan
Caught a fascinating wildlife documentary tonight, especially the sections on animal communication. The pacing was a little slow at first, but the final half really pulled me in.
H.graham
On my laptop, the picture occasionally drops to soft quality for a few seconds, but the sound stays clear and playback recovers without buffering.
L.coleman
The Fire Stick stream has been stable, with crisp HD picture and clear sound. It starts quickly and has not buffered during longer documentaries.
Nina Sullivan
My kids actually stayed interested in a nature series, which was a nice surprise. The ad breaks were a little awkward, but the episodes gave us something calm to watch together.
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