Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 2
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 AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
2026
star 7A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity, and explores the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what's at stake if we get it wrong.Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
2026
star 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.Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
2021
star 7.5David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.A Child of My Own
2026
A Child of My Own
2026
star 8.6Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.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.Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
2026
star 7Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, the investigation continues into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations and insider accounts in the wake of a deepening corporate crisis..The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part
2026
star 6.9A journalist and a detective uncover the truth about a killer whose charm masked a trail of failed marriages and suspicious deaths.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.Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
2025
star 7Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.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.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.Pamela, A Love Story
2023
Pamela, A Love Story
2023
star 7In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
2026
star 7.3Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
2026
star 6.5This is the story of Vinnie Jones's rise, fall, and comeback against odds – and red cards – from one of football's most notorious hard men to FA cup winner.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.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.Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
2026
star 6.8This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.Queen of Chess
2026
Queen of Chess
2026
star 7.6A 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."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.
