Documentary Movies on Netflix
The Crash
2026
The Crash
2026
star 6.4A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.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.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.Untold UK: Liverpool's Miracle of Istanbul
2026
star 8At half-time in the 2005 champion league final Liverpool were 3-0 down. What happened next made football history - as players recall in this documentary.Marty, Life Is Short
2026
Marty, Life Is Short
2026
star 8.3Martin 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.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.Jamie Vardy
2026
Jamie Vardy
2026
star 7.5From part-time footballer to Premier League legend, this is the story of Jamie Vardy's unprecedented path and his rise to the top against all odds.A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026
star 7.4Veteran 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 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.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.The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
2026
star 7.2An 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 6.5With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.The Bus: A French Football Mutiny
2026
star 7This documentary revisits the French football team's controversial 2010 World Cup and the bus strike that sparked global headlines and national outrage.Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill
2026
star 6.1A retired Olympic equestrian takes on a new dressage student at his idyllic farm in New Jersey. Over time, tensions mount between the two, leading to 911 calls, cryptic social media posts, and accusations of spying. The feud culminates in a shocking act of violence and a trial that rocked the prestigious and sophisticated world of dressage.The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
star 7.9On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.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.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.Amy
2015
Amy
2015
star 7.6A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.Disclosure
2020
Disclosure
2020
star 7.8An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.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.
