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This list ranks the 1 highest-grossing movies tagged “documentary short” by worldwide box office revenue. Together these films earned $148,557 in theaters. At the top sits Deep Sky (2023) with $148,557 in ticket sales.
Keywords are the connective tissue of movie discovery — they capture themes, settings, and story elements that genres are too broad to describe. With an average audience score of 5.0/10 across this list, “documentary short” has clearly earned its place in moviegoers' hearts. If this theme speaks to you, the related keywords below map out neighboring territory — “Short Film” shares the most movies with this tag. Click any poster for full details including cast, trailers, streaming availability, and reviews.
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London Eye 4D Experience
2009
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2025
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Evil Dead II
1987 · 14 wins
The Dark Knight
2008 · 14 wins
Halloween
1978 · 13 wins
Final Destination
2000 · 12 wins
Halloween II
1981 · 11 wins
Trivia
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Guess the movie from a clue — tagline, plot, cast and more. Pick from four posters.
What movie experience do you prefer?
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