docudrama

noun

docu·​dra·​ma ˈdä-kyə-ˌdrä-mə 

-ˌdra-, 

-kyü-

: a drama (as for television) dealing freely with historical events especially of a recent and controversial nature

Examples of docudrama in a Sentence

They are making a docudrama about the controversial court case.

Recent Examples on the Web

Either way, the age of the football docudrama looks here to stay. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Still, there’s no way to know if this docudrama will actually reveal what happened between the two women or if Earle will want to keep that close to her vest. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a three-part docudrama hosted by the Loki star that will premiere July 22 on the network at 9/8c and July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2026

The docudrama drew large crowds in France last year despite criticism from some secular and Catholic sources. — ABC News, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

documentary + drama

First Known Use

circa 1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for docudrama

• diorama
• panorama
• trichogramma
• gamma
• grama
• gramma

Kids Definition

docudrama

noun

do·​cu·​dra·​ma

ˈdäk-yə-ˌdräm-ə, 

-ˌdram-

: a drama (as for television) dealing freely with historical events especially of a recent or controversial nature