Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 12
One Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo
2017
This documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.Remembering Gene Wilder
2024
star 7.2This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
2025
star 6.2In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.The Minimalists: Less Is Now
2021
star 6.2They've built a movement out of minimalism. Longtime friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus share how our lives can be better with less.The Turnaround
2024
The Turnaround
2024
star 7.5A devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan inspires his city to give a struggling shortstop a game-changing standing ovation in this rousing short documentary.It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football
2024
star 6.6Spanish footballers come together for the first time to relive the turbulent 2023 Women's World Cup and the kiss that overshadowed their victory.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.The White Helmets
2016
The White Helmets
2016
star 7.4As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.Team Foxcatcher
2016
Team Foxcatcher
2016
star 7With never-before seen home video, this film recounts the paranoid downward spiral of John E. du Pont and the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz.Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
2017
star 7Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror
2022
star 7.1Anonymous and exploitative, a network of online chat rooms ran rampant with sex crimes. The hunt to take down its operators required guts and tenacity.The Redeem Team
2022
The Redeem Team
2022
star 7.4Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens.American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas
2019
star 5.5Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.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.Aziz Ansari: Right Now
2019
star 7.1In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
2022
star 7.1David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Dancing with the Birds
2019
star 7.8Some of the world's most majestic birds display delightfully captivating mating rituals, from flashy dancing to flaunting their colorful feathers.Apocalypse in the Tropics
2025
star 7.5When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.Anelka: Misunderstood
2020
star 6.5Bad boy or football genius? Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary.The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders
2023
star 7.7Between 1998 and 2005, a wave of murders targeting elderly women hit Mexico City, triggering the hunt for — and capture — of a most unlikely suspect.
