Nearly 9 million viewers tuned in to watch Farrah Fawcett’s documentary that detailed her battle with cancer, a figure that suggests documentaries aren’t strictly relegated to nature films on National Geographic.
Not that those documentaries aren’t interesting or culturally valuable. The average viewer, however, is far more likely to be interested in a Farrah Fawcett documentary. Check out some of the other viral documentaries we’ve featured below.
If you missed the Farrah Fawcett documentary when it first aired, you can watch ‘Farrah’s Story’ here.
30 Viral Documentaries
From Farrah Fawcett's Intimate Cancer Documentary to Eco Films:
Marissa Brassfield — May 18, 2009 — Social Good
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Flickr Documentaries
Hurricane Gustav
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Animal Fetus Photography
Documentary Captures In-Womb Images
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Animals as Photographers
Animal Planet Wildlife Documentaries Campaign
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Social Documentary in High Heels
Copenhagen Cycle Chic
24
The Selling of Celebrity
Paris Hilton Inc Documentary
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Teenwreck Documentaries
Maureen McCormick, Britney Spears Tell All
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Train Wreck Retrospective
Britney Spears Evaluates Past Self in Documentary, Prepares to Relaunch
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Activist Shark Documentaries
Sharkwater
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Hilfiger Fragrance Inspired by Real Women
Documentaries Inspire Dreaming
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Obama Documentaries
HYPE: The Obama Effect
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Graphic Tech Documentaries
History of the Internet Told Through Graphics, Icons, Narration
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Tree-Growing Movie Tickets
Disney Nature Celebrates Earth Day 2009 with 'Earth' Documentary
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Online AIDS Documentaries
Live, Hope, Love: HIV in Jamaica
15
Air Disaster Simulators
Richard Moose's Airside Photo-Documentary Is Frighteningly Fascinati
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Child Consumerism Documentaries
'Kids + Money'
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On-Demand Documentaries
Hulu Adds Short Films and Documentaries to Its Online Library
12
High Fashion Documentaries
Valentino The Last Emperor Is Coming To New York
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Geotagged Documentaries
A Virtual Trip to South Africa with ‘Mobikasi'
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Documentary-Style Comparevertising
Whopper Virgins Choose Between Burger King & McDonald's B
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Underground Art Documentaries
"Died Young, Stayed Pretty" Captures Poster Culture
8
Documentary-Style Commercials
Nokia's The Fourth Screen
7
Tango Documentaries
Café de los Maestros
6
Predatory Political Documentaries
Is ‘Hillary: The Movie' a Campaign Ad or Legit Film?
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Rewarding Impatience
Microdocumentaries Fill “Need it Now” Niche
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Fun Eco Documentaries
Adrian Grenier's 'Alter Eco' is Upbeat and Ecological
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Documentaries on Election Fraud
4 Shocking Truths
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Interactive Election Day Documentaries
“Video Your Vote” for PBS and YouTube
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Auctioning Off Innocence
Australian Filmmaker Recruits for Unusual Naughty Documentary
Related Ideas
Avant-Garde Princess Dolls
The Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll is in a Docu-Series
Zodiac Streaming Watchlists
Netflix’s Zodiac Watchlist Offers Suggestions Based on One's Star Sign
Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Crime-Inspired Beauty Mockumentaries
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Vandals Explores Chaos at the Sink
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
Actress-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
The Christian Dior 2025 Ad Spotlights Charlize Theron
Telenovela-Inspired Safety Videos
Philippine Airlines Unveiled 'Care That Comes From The Heart’
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Film-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Tourism Fiji Introduces 'Wilson's Happily Ever After'
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Wellness-Focused TV Setups
JubileeTV Blends Connection and Care for Senior Living at Home
Home Healthcare-Ready Televisions
WebMD TV is a Smart Health Support Application for TVs
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Gut-Healthy Cereal Campaigns
Raisin Bran's Will Shat with William Shatner Tackles the Fiber Gap
Dementia-Friendly Streaming Platforms
Menta's Calm, Predictable Content Reduces Cognitive Overload
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Heritage-Inspired Eyewear Designs
The Linda Farrow Iconic Collection is Retro and Chic
Film-Centric Tissue-Brand Initiatives
'The Kleenex Score' by Kleenex Rates Tearjerkers
Rapid Photo Visualizers
Life Minute Photos Allows Viewers to Visualize 10,000 Photos in One Minute
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Cross-Disciplinary Campaign Films
Levi's 'Behind Every Original' is Supported by 'Backstory'
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns
Bio-Oil® Debuts the Scar Stories Campaign with Ariana Madix
Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
Project Yellow Light's 'Love Story' Is a Wake-Up Call
Design Journey Picture Books
FormaFantasma’s the Down Under Traces Australia’s Eco-Design Story
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Runs an Ad with Natalie Portman
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Fandom-First Search Engines
Lore Helps Fans Research & Track Interests from a Central Hub
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots
Columbia Introduced its 'Engineered for Whatever' Ad
Nostalgic Looping Video Apps
The Divine App Revives Six-Second Loop Video Sharing
Pet Cancer-Focused Initiatives
Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Renew Their Collaborative Efforts
Cult Film-Inspired Kid's Fashion
Mini Rodini Launches a Capsule, Inspired by the E.T.
Tuna-Focused Film Festivals
The Tuna Cans Film Festival Shares How People Enjoy Bumble Bee Tuna
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Spirited AI Agents
The Filmologist by Filmland Spirits Entertains, Informs and Jests
Personalized Daily Wellness Apps
Hoda Kotb Launches Joy 101 Wellness App Inspired by Daily Rituals
Film-Inspired Limited-Edition Jewelry Collections
8 Other Reasons Taps Wicked: for Good for Inspo
Kid-Focused Emotional Wellness Initiatives
NATPAT Pals is Playful and Wellness-Promoting
Youth-Focused Educational Adventure Series
Lala’s Place TV is Expanding Its YouTube Offerings
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
Redefining Modern Wellness Campaigns
Beyond Yoga Introduced 'Beyond Seek' Featuring Issa Rae
AI-Produced Digital Series
Youcef Hollywood is Releasing Its Human History Series
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Film Discovery Platforms
Watchly Helps You Discover Movies Solo Or With Friends
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Science-Backed Sleep Podcasts
The Rest Report by BetterSleep Helps Listeners Reclaim Quality Rest
Cinematic Telecom Commercials
Xfinity's Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Jurassic Park... Works
Charity Celebrity Closet Sales
Vestiaire Collective & Paris Hilton Debut a Charity Closet Sale
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Reformatted Short-Form TV Series
Vigloo and PASSIONFLIX Reimagine the Secret Life of Amy Bensen
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Sequential Streaming Ad Series
Ford Launches 'Every Ground Is Our Proving Ground'
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Star in 'Find Your Story'
Cinematic Fashion Films
Gucci Presents the Tiger as a Cinematic Collection Debut
Targeted Functional Supplement Lines
Fatima Rifai's Diet by Tam Has Successfully Expanded Its Line
Flexible Lifetime Workouts
FitFusion Lifetime Access Lets Users Stream Varied On-Demand Workouts
Knitting Screening Programs
CGV Combines Movies and Crafts with Its Monthly Knitting Screenings
Creator Content Series
Monster Energy and Ethan ‘Fifakill’ Pink Team Up New Content Series
Feature-Length Microsoaps
The Golden Pear Affair by Native Reimagines Soap Operas for Socials
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Mom-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Colossal Has Launched Its 2026 Super Mom Competition
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Hidden Movie Discoveries
Underrated Flixhub Helps Users Discover Hidden Movie Gems And Classics
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Robust Childhood Cancer Campaigns
Childhood Cancer Canada Launches 'Let's Face the Unimaginable'
Curated Horror Subscriptions
the Tales of the Weird Subscription Offered Eerie Stories
Kpop-Star Cinematic Short Films
Blackpink Lisa's Dream Short Film Explores Themes of Love and Loss
Women's Wellness Campaigns
NOW Foods Launches Be You, NOW Campaign to Empower Women's Wellness
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Movie Streaming Apps
Moviepad Offers Free Streaming With Personalized Recommendations And Filters
Collaborative Advertising Tech
DoubleVerify and IMDb Unite To Elevate Streaming Media Quality
Trailblazing Sports Podcasts
PUMA's Go Wild Podcast Deepens Community Connection
In-Depth Dermatologist Web Series
L'Oréal Derm Detective: Demystifying Dermatology is Insightful
Healthy Aging Symposiums
Vivid-Pix Was Part of a Collaborative Symposium on Healthy Aging
Cancer-Combatting Advanced Genomic Techniques
STAAR Foundation & Not These Ovaries Fund Research
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Musician-Supported Fine Jewelry Campaigns
Chanel's Coco Crush Fine Jewelry Film Features Two Stars
Fishing Coffee Tables
Uncrate's The Ultimate Book Captures Fishing Culture
Disaster Preparedness Homeowner Solutions
DomiDocs Debuts the Documenting for Disaster® Program
In-Store Cancer Support Programs
JCPenney and Look Good Feel Better are Hosting Workshops
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Healthy Meal Explorers
Foodish.tv Shows Healthy Meals with Ingredients and Prices
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Metal Icon Documentary Series
Gibson Films Debuts 'Iommi: the Godfather of Heavy Metal'
Fitness Storytelling Apps
Fitness Wrapped Transforms Apple Fitness Data Into a Shareable Story
Curated Video Feeds
Youtube Detoxify Curates Your Feed For A More Focused Viewing Experience
Sporty Pet-Centric Video Series
Purina Pro Plan Launched Fueled By Video Series
IVF Insurance Programs
Future Family Assists Families Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization
Meaningful Picture Books
T Is for Terry: An ABC of Courage Brings Terry Fox’s Legacy to Life
Beer-Focused Short Documentaries
Bruz Beers Debuts the Adventurous Let's Get Lost Documentary
Women Health Wrapping Papers
WAPping Paper is Created by Fold7 with the Angry Uterus Club
Journalist-Focused Short Films
'The Shooting' Shines a Light on Press Freedom in Mexico
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Group Video Gifting
Folksee Makes It Easy To Collect And Gift Personalized Video Reels
Intergenerational Fashion Series
GapStudio’s FW25 Campaign Sees Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
First Responders-Focused Cancer Screenings
Vincere Cancer Center is Launching Screen Shield
Regal Seasonal Solace Films
The Mother Nature Summer Film Speaks to Healing and Human Bonds
Ovarian Cancer Research Partnerships
Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium Increases Funding
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
Transformative Survivor Tattoos
Mark of Life Incorporates Radiation Marks into Custom Body Art
Expert-Driven Health Education Initiatives
NaturalHealth365 Programs Emphasizes Accessibility
Domestic Violence Hotline Partnerships
The Mary Kay Ash Foundation Combats Domestic Violence
Agave Spirits-Branded Documentary Divisions
PKGD Group Unveils the PKGD Films & Tv Division
HIV Stigma-Addressing Films
Casey House Released the Big Fucking Deal Short Film
Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
Getty Images Announces a $20,000 Grant Initiative
Global Surf Video Hubs
Explore Daily Surf Videos from Top Breaks with Swell Diary’s Custom Content
Humorous Parenting Guides
Eat, Pray, Cry Offers A Candid, Comedic Take On Modern Parenthood
Awareness-Raising Cheetah Initiatives
JETOUR and Discovery Relaunch the Return of the Cheetah
Myth-Busting Pet Campaigns
Royal Canin Runs a Campaign for National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Editorial-Documentary Hotel Series
W Hotels Introduces the Latest Season of 'Hotel Tales'
Outdoor Experiences-Focused Non-Profits
Heather Kuhlken and Families in Nature Receive an Award
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Documentary Photography Exhibition
The Martin Parr Foundation Presents the Last Resort Exhibition
Mardi Gras-Themed Breast Campaigns
Frida Marked Mardi Gras with the Breast Gallery Campaign
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square