Documentary Movies on Netflix
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
2025
star 8.1A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."Return to Space
2022
Return to Space
2022
star 6.5The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.Money Heist: The Phenomenon
2020
star 7.4A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within
2025
star 8.5The story behind the Uganda-based YouTube dance sensations who have endured devastating personal loss from famine and war, and use the power of dance and song to overcome hardship.Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy
2025
star 9.2Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.The Social Dilemma
2020
The Social Dilemma
2020
star 7.4This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.Tell Me Who I Am
2019
Tell Me Who I Am
2019
star 7.3In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.The New Yorker at 100
2025
star 6.9Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future. The New Yorker's centennial reveals behind-the-scenes access to editors, writers, and archives of this culturally vital magazine, one of print's last survivors.The Bleeding Edge
2018
The Bleeding Edge
2018
star 6.8Each year in the United States, unparalleled innovations in medical diagnostics, treatment, and technology hit the market. But when the same devices designed to save patients end up harming them, who is accountable?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.Becoming Led Zeppelin
2025
star 7.2The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.All the Empty Rooms
2025
All the Empty Rooms
2025
star 6.6A journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings.A Farewell to Ozark
2022
A Farewell to Ozark
2022
star 6.5Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.Wick Is Pain
2025
Wick Is Pain
2025
star 7.5Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.The Seat
2025
The Seat
2025
star 7.6'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.Untold: Deal with the Devil
2021
star 6.9Christy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
2025
star 6.4Rob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020
star 6.6Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics.Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive
2022
star 6.7Follow free diver Johanna Nordblad in this documentary as she attempts to break the world record for distance traveled under ice with one breath.Secret Lives of Orangutans
2024
star 7.7Follow a multi-generational orangutan family through their treetop triumphs and travails in this immersive documentary narrated by David Attenborough.
