Above Majestic

You don't need another documentary recommendation list — Above Majestic in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video justifies itself. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 119 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Above Majestic is worth clearing space for. What makes Above Majestic work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology. John DeSouza and Laura Magdelene Eisenhower bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. Above Majestic came out in 2018. The restraint in Above Majestic is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Above Majestic is the kind of documentary you immediately want to recommend to someone else. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. John DeSouza's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

Above Majestic was released in 2018, directed by Roger R. Richards. The full 133-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.