Best Indian Documentary Movies

18 films · 5 with 3+ critic reviews

Non-fiction features, thinly covered by mainstream critics but consistently well-regarded when they are.

The best Indian documentary movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01KatiyabaazHindi · 2014“The good, bad and ugly side of power politics in Kanpur that reflects the dark underbelly…” — Anuj Kumar

7.1

21 criticsExceptional02Gulabi GangHindi · 2014“Gulabi Gang is a fascinating portrait of the power of one. The documentary, Gulabi Gang…” — Anupama Chopra

6.9

14 criticsRecommended03The World Before HerHindi · 2014“This film is frightening but it is also deeply moving and significant. I urge you to time…” — Anupama Chopra

6.8

16 criticsRecommended04When Hari Got MarriedHindi · 2013“It's the stuff of a romantic comedy, made all the more poignant because it's real.” — Deepanjana Pal

6.6

6 criticsRecommended05Beyond All BoundariesHindi · 2014“It's worth a watch, simply for how much heart the protagonists have put into playing…” — Pranav Joshi

5.6

5 criticsMixed

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5.6

Beyond All Boundaries

5 critics

7.1

Katiyabaaz

21 critics

6.8

The World Before Her

16 critics

6.9

Gulabi Gang

14 critics

6.6

When Hari Got Married

6 critics

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