Tired of fictional movies and series? If you're looking for something new, captivating, and more realistic to watch, then we have a great selection of documentaries in store for you.

The great thing about documentaries is that they invite you to explore unfamiliar worlds, listen to untold stories, feed and educate your inquisitive mind, and bear witness to the lives of other individuals. From biographies, investigations, travel, food, to human stories - there's something for everyone.

Here are our 5 top picks to check out if you’re staying in this weekend:

The Deepest Breath

The Deepest Breath is a beautifully shot, compelling and emotional exploration of the art and dangers of freediving. The documentary follows the journey of champion freediver, Alessia Zecchini and Stephen Keenan, a freediving safety coach and instructor, as their achievements come together with a tragic turn of events.

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Arnold

This inspirational three-part docuseries tells the story of Arnold Schwarzenegger - from his early life, his rise to success and the obstacles he faced along the way.

Part 1: Athlete - explores his upbringing in Austria, how he got into bodybuilding and chasing the American dream.

Part 2: Actor - focuses on his journey in Hollywood.

Part 3: American - looks at his life as governor of California while confronting a scandal.

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Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

This eye-opening and chilling investigative documentary sheds light on the escalating issue of food safety and foodborne illnesses in the United States. It features accounts from victims’ families and experts. Based on the book 'Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat' by Jeff Benedict.

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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

This awe-inspiring documentary takes you on a captivating look behind-the-scenes, following NASA scientists and engineers on their long-standing mission from creating to launching the James Webb Space Telescope into space.

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Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

This documentary offers an intriguing and candid look into the life of Jake Paul - from his days of being a Vine and YouTube star to professional boxer. His journey is one of hard work and determination.

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