Documentary Movies on Netflix
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.One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
2026
star 7.2An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.Becoming Led Zeppelin
2025
star 7.4The 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.McQueen
2018
McQueen
2018
star 7.4Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.Instadocs: AI Gone Wild
2026
star 6.3Did AI just commit a felony? "Instadocs" investigates the Hugging Face hack and why this cyberattack may be a warning shot for humanity's future.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.My Octopus Teacher
2020
My Octopus Teacher
2020
star 7.9After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend
2026
star 7.6Michael Schumacher's first World Championship win roars to life through personal interviews and archival footage of the legendary 1994 Formula 1 season.Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
2026
star 4.7Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.Marty, Life Is Short
2026
Marty, Life Is Short
2026
star 8Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.Turning Point: Generation 9/11
2026
star 5.9A quarter-century after September 11th, the attacks' ripple effects persist across generations. Orphaned children, War on Terror journalists, young Afghans, and U.S. Marines shaped by the 2021 withdrawal share their stories.A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026
star 8Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part
2026
star 6.8A journalist and a detective uncover the truth about a killer whose charm masked a trail of failed marriages and suspicious deaths.Audrey
2020
Audrey
2020
star 7.1An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).The Crash
2026
The Crash
2026
star 6.8A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.Maternal Instinct
2026
Maternal Instinct
2026
star 7.2Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary."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.Cover-Up
2025
Cover-Up
2025
star 7.2He'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.Bitconned
2024
Bitconned
2024
star 6.5In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.BTS: THE RETURN
2026
BTS: THE RETURN
2026
star 10They'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.
