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Docsville Review

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Updated on Lauren Forristal

Docsville is a global documentary platform with an on-demand library of hundreds of documentaries from all genres, periods, and languages. Its documentaries cover various contemporary pop figures ranging from Louis Armstrong to Tupac as well as informational topics like international politics, foreign history, and many more.

Docsville was originally founded as Yadoo in 2016 by Nick Fraser, former editor of the BBC’s Storyville documentary strand. The platform had a major rebrand in late 2017, when it joined forces with Amazon and expanded its library.

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Review

We tested Docsville and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. Docsville is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


Content

Originals

Originally produced at the studios of Docsville, there are exclusive documentaries ranging from topics such as music, art, crime, gender, as well as spiritism, belief, & faith. Some titles include the series called “Criminals Chile” focusing on criminal Chileans like Christian Llanquileo and Juan Davila. There is also “Criminals LA,” the short film series made by Khalo Matabane, along with “Letters for Peace,” and “Luana.”

Movies

Among the best-known titles are Nick Broomfield’s “Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer,” “Down From the Mountain,” “Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story,” and “Blood in the Mobile.”

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Features

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Docsville.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.

Simultaneous Devices

Unlimited

International Access

Docsville allows you to watch certain content when traveling internationally.

Docsville
$4.99 docsville.com
7-Day Free Trial

Compatible Devices

Docsville is compatible with these devices:

Docsville is not compatible with Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo devices.

  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Apple TV
  • Google Chromecast
  • Android TV
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android Phone/Tablet
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • LG Smart TV
  • Samsung Smart TV
  • Sony Smart TV
  • VIZIO Smart TV

  • Roku
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
Docsville
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Tech Specs

4K
1080p
720p

720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)

Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.

Stereo Sound

Stereo Sound

Content has stereo audio.

Docsville
$4.99 docsville.com
7-Day Free Trial

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.