You are currently looking for vegan documentaries and films about Factory Farming and a plant-based diet? I think that's great! After all, veganism and also vegetarianism are powerful weapons for solving ethical, health and ecological problems of our time.
Among other things, animal cruelty could be curbed - and both our environment and our health would benefit. However, in order to permanently change habits such as regular meat consumption, we need the necessary inspiration and motivation - in the form of vegan films.
That's why I'm going to introduce you to the most effective documentaries for becoming a vegan or vegetarian - and staying one for the long term. One of them immediately flipped the switch for me personally, so that since then live vegan. Of course, the films also help us to fundamentally question our own consumer behavior. Let's go!
Notice: I'll also show you where to find each film. Some of the vegan documentaries you can even watch directly in this post, because they are freely available on YouTube and embedded here.
Vegan documentaries and films that everyone should watch
Perhaps you have already made comfortable on the couch. Before you drift off to a schmaltzy love story or an exciting action thriller out of old habit, I'd rather give you my recommendations for the best vegan documentaries. Because real feelings can also develop in them.
1. cowspiracy (2014)
Truths are uncovered in this film. For example, the extreme effects of industrial livestock farming on our earth. Uncomfortable questions for environmental protection organizations and uncertain answers make viewers question their own diet.
However, the documentation also provides you with numerous sustainable Alternatives to the hand in order to Protect the environment in everyday life.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, Netflix or maxdome.
2. dominion (2018)
Want more vegan documentaries? No problem! I am writing these lines shortly after watching this documentary about factory farming. And I have yet to see another film that has woken me up so much.
He shows step by step, how we humans treat the animals on this earth and what we exploit them for. From cows to chickens, horses and minks to turkeys. The pictures of the cruelty to animals are fierce - but will make you eat at least less meat, but probably never again, or consume animal products.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example, here directly via the embedded YouTube video. You can also watch the movie and read reactions to it at Dominion film see
3. what The Health (2017)
A film for veganism - and about the emergence of typical, diet-related diseases of civilization our time. This documentary will help you understand the interplay of genetic predisposition, environmental factors and your personal lifestyle.
Here, too, food corporations and especially those in charge of the pharmaceutical industry are asked uncomfortable questions. This is a documentary that will help you change your diet, especially your from the health point of view, to question.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, Netflix or maxdome.
4. earthlings (2005)
The film is primarily about the increasing consumption of meat and the associated animal husbandry. Anyone who watches this vegan documentary quickly realizes how much animals are regarded by us humans more as raw materials than as living beings.
On display are stark images of animals being exploited by us in every way - for entertainment, for sport, for science, for our food. An absolute Classic among the documentaries for vegans and vegetarians.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example, here directly via the embedded YouTube video (German) or also in English language at DailyMotion.
5. the game changers (2019)
"How can you be as strong as an ox without eating meat?" Patrik Baboumian was asked. "Have you ever seen an ox eat meat? replied the strongman.
A cool Quote about veganism and at the same time just one of many good arguments mentioned in this documentary. Above all, the film shows that the Abstaining from meat is not unmanly is and that one Achieve peak athletic performance even without animal nutrients can.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? At Netflix and iTunes or at Amazon on DVD*.
6. before the flood (2017)
Joining the ranks of the best, vegan docs is "Before The Flood" - a film all about the aftermath of the Climate change shoots. Actors In it, Leonardo DiCaprio shows what responsibility we humans have for our planet and what each individual can do.
The documentary includes interviews with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. It is particularly about the Politics in the fight for environmental protection and to dissuade them from preferring to act in a profit-oriented manner and according to personal interests.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, iTunes or maxdome.
7. food inc. (2008)
This vegan documentary is also primarily about our consumer behavior. The film shows the Consumer deceptive and cruel practices of the food industrywhere profit comes first and health, environment and ethics pretty much last.
It is scary what Power of a few corporations over our daily consumer behavior exercise. An absolutely recommendable documentary for vegans and vegetarians because it sheds light on the subject.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*Google Play or maxdome.
8. seaspiracy (2021)
In this vegan documentary, filmmaker and simultaneously protagonist Ali Tabrizi presents his research on the Consequences of human behavior for the sea and its inhabitants from plastic waste to overfishing and illegal fishing.
The film impressively shows the Abysses of industrial fishing - and underlines the risk Ali took for his research. Definitely a vegan documentary that should give each and every one of us food for thought.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example, on Netflix.
9. Hope For All (2016)
Want to know more vegan documentaries? The film "Hope For All" explains the Connection between the western diet and today's diseases of civilization.
More and more people are eating more and more animals. In the documentary you can see memorable images from animal husbandry and also solutions for a healthy and animal friendly everyday life. In any case, I was carried away by the film because it is tremendously human.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, iTunes or maxdome.
10. more than honey (2012)
This movie is all about bee mortality and the value of bees for life on earth. As a viewer, you understand very quickly, how much our food situation depends on them.
It also quickly becomes clear that their existence is threatened by antibiotics, monocultures and pesticides. In any case, this is a vegan documentary that will open your eyes.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*TVNOW or maxdome.
11. land of hope and glory (2017)
A film in which animal rights activist Ed Winters shows how disgustingly and brutally we humans treat animals. The film only presents the absolutely most common Factory farming practices in Great Britain before.
You see, for example, how the Chick Shredding (i.e. the deliberate killing of male chicks) is carried out. Absolutely scary but extremely enlightening. For me, this is one of the best vegan documentaries.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example, here directly via the embedded YouTube video. (German subtitles possible)
12 Sea The Truth (2014)
Sea The Truth" is primarily about the environmental problem of destruction and Overfishing of the seas. I realized within a few minutes already how blatant the Consequences of the unfortunately still practiced trawling for our environment and to what extent the fishing industry is important for the Species Extinction is jointly responsible.
A movie that will not only - but above all - make you feel your Questioning the consumption of seafoodn can be. I know some people who became vegan as soon as the credits of the documentary started rolling.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example, here directly via the embedded YouTube video.
13 Blackfish (2014)
An absolutely captivating film that captures the Life of the orca Tilikum in the SeaWorld theme park. Pretty quickly you become aware of the physical and psychological consequences of captivity for the whale.
After watching the documentary, you definitely have a few more reasons to get to get involved in animal welfare and to avoid dolphinariums or other theme parks with animals.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, Netflix or Rakuten TV.
14. fork instead of scalpel (2012)
Here, everything revolves around the connection between a diet rich in meat and dairy products and today's diseases of civilization, such as Diabetes, cancer or cardiovascular disease.
As a viewer, you realize quite quickly during the film, how beneficial the meat-free vegetarian or vegan diet is for our health after all. And that the many diseases should not even exist. Absolutely recommendable!
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example about Amazon on DVD* or on Netflix, iTunes or Rakuten TV.
15. we feed the world (2005)
The film deals with the Consequences of the globalization of food production. It deals mainly with the massive waste of food in our western society and the destruction of natural habitats of animals.
It quickly becomes clear that this is a problem that consumers and producers have to solve together. A somewhat older, but highly recommended documentary that will make you aware of the Veganism will definitely bring us closer.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? At Amazon* or in English language at YouTube.
16. the milk system - the exploitation of dairy cows
This film quickly made me aware, how exploitative and brutal the dairy industry actually is - and how many lives are lost in the process.
You learn the Development of a system that turned cows into high-performance machines. However, the film also explains the solutions. Absolutely recommendable! Also because viewers become aware of the motives for switching to animal and environmentally friendly plant-based alternatives.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*, Netflix or maxdome.
17. live and let live (2013)
Definitely a vegan documentary that unequivocally illuminates the fact that Animals are emotional beings. The impressive film revolves around our relationship with animals and the reasons for the purely plant-based diet.
Thereby he comes completely Without blatant images from factory farming. I still remember exactly how thoughtful it made me nevertheless.
Where can you watch this vegan documentary? For example with Amazon*Videoload or maxdome.
Frequently asked questions about veganism
Why are documentaries so important for veganism?
Because they help to create a Raising awareness of the suffering of animals and thus lay the foundation for a personal decision to adopt an animal-friendly, vegan lifestyle.
Documentaries enable the viewers to better able to of cows, pigs, chickens and other exploited animals.
For what reasons do most people live vegan?
Most people are vegan for ethical reasonsin other words, for the animals. They do not want animals to be exploited for human food, entertainment, clothing or experiments.
Many people also have ecological or health motives for the decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
Why is vegan so much in vogue?
As most people go vegan for ethical, environmental or health reasons, veganism is more of a lasting change in social valuesthan a short or medium-term trend.
Tell a friend about vegan documentaries and films for education
I don't think you can watch all these movies and documentaries and not have a Compassion for the animals can develop. I am even very ashamed of what we humans have done - and continue to do - to other living beings. So my motivation was and is almost unlimited.
Nevertheless, in my opinion, no one has to feel bad if he or she has consumed quite a lot of meat so far. You simply didn't know a lot of the background beforehand. But after watching the films, you know them.
So turn that potentially guilty conscience into the Necessary energy in order to Getting started with vegan and animal-free healthy eating. to find. To help you get started, I can warmly recommend the book "Vegan nutrition for beginners" (is available here*), as it combines theory and delicious, simple recipes.
"Animals are my friends and I don't eat my friends."
George Bernard Shaw
If you just not so much time for a 2-hour documentary by the way, I can also recommend the following vegan YouTubers whose work I appreciate very much:
- Earthling Ed (Animal rights activist who leads street debates and has a life farm).
- Joey Carbstrong (Animal rights activist who leads heated street debates).
Do you have any questions or suggestions? Can you think of other vegan documentaries? Then just write me a comment with your recommendation.
Stay animal-friendly,
PS: In my Nutrition blog you get even more inspiration for a sustainable way of eating. Just learn a little more every day. Also my contribution about the Reasons for a vegan lifestyle should help you. Have fun!
