This is a list of mockumentaries. Mockumentary or mock documentary is a genre of film and television, a parody presented as a documentary recording real life.
Film + Mockumentary Films Name Year Description The 1 Up Fever 2013 Mockumentary about Bitcoin and augmented reality video games. 2gether 2000 Spoof of boy bands like N*Sync and The Backstreet Boys. 7 Days in Hell 2015 A fictional documentary-style exposé on the rivalry between two of the greatest tennis players of all time who battled it out in a 2001 match that lasted seven days. ABBA: The Movie 1977 Mockumentary comedy-drama film about the Swedish pop group ABBA's Australian tour. AIC 23 2013 Mockumentary about Film Studies professor Alan Poole McLard on his journey to make a documentary about Alice in Chains interviewing other musicians who have been influenced by the band. All You Need Is Cash 1978 An updated version was released in 2002. A parody of music documentaries using a fictional counterpart of The Beatles. The Atomic Cafe 1982 A black humor satire about the threat of nuclear war using only a broad range of archival material from the 1940s to 1960s. Auditions 1978 Mockumentary about the porn industry. BabaKiueria 1986 An Australian film on the reversed relations between Aboriginal Australians and European Australians. The Baby Formula 2009 About a couple of two lesbian women who both get pregnant through an experimental stem cell procedure. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon 2005 A film crew follows around a serial killer in training. Believe 2007 The story of multi-level marketing and a failed pyramid scheme. Best in Show 2000 About the contestants at a national dog show; one of several mockumentaries written and directed by Christopher Guest. Blue Hour the disappearance of Nick Brandreth 2023 Olivia Brandreth was nine years old when her father disappeared. Twenty five years later, she has returned to her childhood home to finally get closure in an unrelenting attempt to set the record straight. The Big Tease 1999 A Scottish hairdresser's journey to the U.S. for a hairdressing competition, filmed with mockumentary elements. Bob Roberts 1992 Tim Robbins satiric film about a right-wing folk singer's crooked election campaign. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan 2006 Sacha Baron Cohen's outrageous depiction of an over-the-top Kazakh journalist's journey through the United States. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm 2020 The sequel to Borat, which depicts the title character's second journey to the US, with an attempt to arrange a marriage between his daughter and a senior member of the GOP. The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down 2006 A fictional guide to teach inexperienced youth about all things involved with "getting down", while also pointing out some of the pitfalls associated with the party lifestyle. Brothers of the Head 2005 The story of two conjoined twins (played by real-life twin actors Harry and Luke Treadaway) who form a punk rock band. Brüno 2009 About Sacha Baron Cohen's gay Austrian fashion journalist in a journey through the United States. Burn Hollywood Burn 1998 About a movie director who prevents severe editing of his latest film by stealing it. The Calcium Kid 2004 Boxing documentary charting the unexpected rise to fame of a milkman who is an amateur boxer. The Canadian Conspiracy 1985 About a supposed Canadian plan to subvert the United States by taking over its media. CB4 1993 "Rapumentary" starring Chris Rock about the story of a fictional group loosely based on N.W.A and 2 Live Crew. Chalk 2007 The experience of three teachers and one assistant principal over the course of an entire school year. The Clowns 1970 Federico Fellini's larger-than-life portrait of the art of clownery. Comic Book: The Movie 2004 Direct-to-DVD release about a comic book fanboy dealing with the unfaithful film adaptation of his favorite character, set to the backdrop of the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con. Confessions of a Porn Addict 2008 About a man's quest to get his wife back after she left him for being addicted to porn. Confetti 2006 British mockumentary about a fashion magazine wedding competition. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America 2004 An alternate history take in which the Confederate States of America won the American Civil War. Dark Side of the Moon 2002 A French mockumentary portraying the Moon landing as staged in a movie lot by Stanley Kubrick. David Holzman's Diary 1967 A false autobiography by Jim McBride, which interrogates the art of documentary-making. A Day Without a Mexican 2004 A fantasy satire in which all Mexicans in California suddenly disappear. Death of a President 2006 A depiction of an assassination of then-President George W. Bush. Death to 2020 2020 British mockumentary by Black Mirror creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones which features a series of fictional characters discussing US and UK events of 2020 including the COVID-19 pandemic and US presidential election. The Delicate Art of Parking 2003 Canadian mockumentary about parking enforcement officers. Dill Scallion 1999 About the rise and fall of a country-western singer, much in the way of This Is Spinal Tap. Dismissed 2024 Romanian mockumentary about a freelance journalist who investigates a mysterious AI corporation after a fire claims the life of its star employee. District 9 2009 Includes elements of mockumentary in depicting the struggles of an alien species living in immigrant camps in Johannesburg. Drop Dead Gorgeous 1999 A camera crew follows a beauty pageant contestants in a small town in Minnesota. 1992 Russian mockumentary about the events of the early 20th century. Electric Apricot: Quest for Festeroo 2008 Les Claypool plays the role of drummer-singer Lapland "Lapdog" Miclovik of rising jam-band Electric Apricot, heading to the holy grail of festivals, Festeroo. Everybody Dies by the End 2022 A film crew follows a cult director for the creation of his final picture. The Falls 1980 By Peter Greenaway, documenting the cases of 92 victims of the fictional VUE (violent unknown event). Farce of the Penguins 2007 Direct-to-video parody of March of the Penguins. Fear of a Black Hat 1994 The story of the fictional rap group Niggaz with Hats (N.W.H.), as it evolves alongside the genre, from its popular origins to the advent of gangsta rap. Fellowship of the Dice 2005 Story of a first time gamer's introduction to the role-playing game world. Finishing the Game 2007 Depicting the search for "a new Bruce Lee" to finish The Game of Death. First on the Moon 2005 Russian mockumentary about a fictional 1930s Soviet landing on the Moon. The Flying Scissors 2009 Following a handful of individuals preparing for a rock-paper-scissors competition. Forgotten Silver 1995 Peter Jackson's fictional documentary about a "forgotten" New Zealand pioneer filmmaker. FUBAR 2002 About two members of the head-banger subculture (with a sequel in 2010). Fudge 44 2005 An Irish mockumentary about six puppets in a financially impoverished children's puppet theater in Tokyo, who locals believe came to life and robbed a nearby bank to avoid being put out of business. G-SALE 2003 Mockumentary about garage sale fanatics. Gamers: The Movie 2006 About players trying to set a record playing a Dungeons & Dragons-like game. Get Ready to be Boyzvoiced 2000 Following fictional Norwegian boy band Boyzvoice. Hard Core Logo 1996 The final tour of an aged punk band, as a model for the death of "true" punk rock. The Heavenly Kings 2006 Follows the fictional Cantopop boy band Alive, fronted by Daniel Wu, who also directed the film. A Hole in My Heart 2004 About a man who films a porn in his apartment with the help of a friend and an attention-seeking starlet. Houston, We Have a Problem! (film) 2016 About the Yugoslavia space program sold to the USA. I'm Still Here 2010 Satirical film revolving around the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix as he announces his retirement from acting in favor of a career as a hip-hop artist. Incident at Loch Ness 2004 About a filmmaker (Werner Herzog) attempting to make a documentary about the mythological Loch Ness Monster. Interview with the Assassin 2002 About a cameraman who obtains the confession of the actual assassin who shot John F. Kennedy. It's All Gone Pete Tong 2004 Comedy following the tragic life of legendary DJ Frankie Wilde, from his peak to his battle with a hearing disorder. I, Tonya 2017 Black comedy focusing on the life and career of figure skater Tonya Harding and the assault on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan. Jackie's Back 1999 Comedy chronicle of the life and career of Jackie Washington (Jenifer Lewis), a 1960s/1970s R&B diva vying for a comeback. Kenny 2006 The life of a portable toilet installer in Melbourne, Australia. Killing Gunther 2017 About a group of assassins banding together to kill the world's greatest hitman, Gunther (Arnold Schwarzenegger). The Last Polka 1985 John Candy and Eugene Levy mockumentary about the last concert of the Shmenge Brothers, characters developed on Second City Television. LolliLove 2004 A story about a husband and wife team (James Gunn and Jenna Fischer) who form a self-serving charity to give lollipops to the homeless. The Making of '...And God Spoke' 1994 A mockumentary about the filming of a low budget film on the Bible. Man Bites Dog 1992 Belgian black comedy in which a film crew follows a serial killer documenting his crimes. Man of the Year 1995 A satirical look directed by former Playgirl Man of the Year Dirk Shafer, about his reign as a closeted gay man. Mascots 2016 Netflix film about the competition for the World Mascot Association's Gold Fluffy Award. The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human 1999 A film that satirizes human relationships, dating, and sex. Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful 1992 "Behind the scenes" exposé of fictional pop singer Medusa on her "Blonde Leading the Blonde" concert tour. A Mighty Wind 2003 The story of three folk singer groups who reunite for a tribute concert; one of several mockumentaries by Christopher Guest. Mike Bassett: England Manager 2001 The fortunes of a lackluster England football manager in the World Cup. Mister America 2019 Tim Heidecker plays a fictionalized version of himself running for district attorney to unseat the incumbent who tried to imprison him.The Moment2026Charli XCX plays a fictionalized version of herself grappling with fame at the tail-end of 2024's Brat Summer and the beginning of her first headlining arena tour. Morris: A Life with Bells On 2009 British spoof documentary about morris dancing. The Mother of Invention 2009 Comedy following a failed inventor competing against his rival for an annual young inventor's award. Mutant Swinger from Mars 2009 A long-lost 1950s sci-fi film (spoof) that opens with a mockumentary about the film and its director. Never Been Thawed 2005 About people who collect frozen TV dinners. The Old Negro Space Program 2004 Short subject in the style of a Ken Burns film depicting the fictional "Negro American Space Society of Astronauts" (NASSA). The Nona Tapes 1995 Mock short documentary about the band Alice in Chains. On the Ropes 2011 About a rivalry between a boxing gym and martial arts school. Once they had been Stars 2020 Mock documentary directed by Malte Wirtz about two wannabe YouTube stars. Paranormal Entity 2009 About a widowed family that are believed to be haunted by a demon. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 2016 Follows Conner4Real (Andy Samberg), a parody of Justin Bieber in the style of a concert documentary. Punishment Park 1971 A pseudo-documentary purporting to be news coverage of soldiers escorting a group of anti-establishment citizens across the desert as punishment. Real Life 1979 Mock documentary directed by Albert Brooks about a year in the life of an average American family, spoofing PBS-style documentaries.The Real Will Wood2020Mockumentary Concert film created by Will Wood. It follows a desperate documentarian a