Documentary Movies on Netflix
Queen of Chess
2026
Queen of Chess
2026
star 7.4A 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.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.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.Free Solo
2018
Free Solo
2018
star 7.9Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
2026
star 7.6An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.Audrey
2020
Audrey
2020
star 7.2An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).Skyscraper Live
2026
Skyscraper Live
2026
star 7.5No 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.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.Schumacher
2021
Schumacher
2021
star 7.3Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.Cover-Up
2025
Cover-Up
2025
star 6.9He's devoted his career to uncovering stories the powerful want buried. From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, dig into the life's work of journalist Seymour Hersh."Sr."
2022
"Sr."
2022
star 6.9A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.Vini Jr.
2025
Vini Jr.
2025
star 5.9Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.Breakdown: 1975
2025
Breakdown: 1975
2025
star 6.4In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.WHAM!
2023
WHAM!
2023
star 7.4Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
2023
star 6.9The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an artistic canvas and prophesied both the fascist tendencies and intercultural understanding that would arise from the interconnected metaverse of today's world.Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025
star 7.4Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.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 Remarkable Life of Ibelin
2024
star 8.1The secret life of a young World of Warcraft gamer is vividly reimagined when his online friends contact his family after his death.Seaspiracy
2021
Seaspiracy
2021
star 7.8Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
star 6.3Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.
