Documentary Movies on Netflix
Untold: Chess Mates
2026
Untold: Chess Mates
2026
star 8Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminated in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which eventually led to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
2026
star 6.9An intimate, arresting portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson—raised by a fierce, loving family—whose singular drive becomes her superpower, carrying her to athletic brilliance and, devastatingly, toward a life cut short by murder.Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
2026
star 6.6With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.Hot Girls Wanted
2015
Hot Girls Wanted
2015
star 6.1A first-ever look at the realities of the professional “amateur” porn world and the steady stream of 18-to-19-year old girls entering into it.BTS: THE RETURN
2026
BTS: THE RETURN
2026
star 8.3They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
2026
star 6.8This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.Skyscraper Live
2026
Skyscraper Live
2026
star 7.4No ropes. No fear. Free solo legend Alex Honnold risks it all in a high-stakes, live ascent of one of the world's tallest skyscrapers in Taipei, Taiwan.One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
2026
star 7.5An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.Our Planet: Behind the Scenes
2019
star 7.6Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
2020
star 8.4The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
2023
star 5.8Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.Queen of Chess
2026
Queen of Chess
2026
star 7.6A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.Puff: Wonders of the Reef
2021
star 7.7A baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef.The Investigation of Lucy Letby
2026
star 6.3An engaging and thought-provoking look at Lucy Letby, the former nurse serving life in prison after being convicted of the murders of seven infants and the attempted murders of seven others.The Perfect Neighbor
2025
The Perfect Neighbor
2025
star 6.8Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.The Plastic Detox
2026
The Plastic Detox
2026
star 7.6This eye-opening documentary follows six couples with unexplained infertility as they lower their exposure to plastics in hopes it helps them conceive.Apollo 11
2019
Apollo 11
2019
star 7.9A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.Sly
2023
Sly
2023
star 7.2His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.The Social Dilemma
2020
The Social Dilemma
2020
star 7.5This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
2018
star 7.5In 1977, a book of photographs captured an awakening - women shedding the cultural restrictions of their childhoods and embracing their full humanity. This documentary revisits those photos, those women and those times and takes aim at our culture today that alarmingly shows the need for continued change.
