Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 2
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.Avicii - My Last Show
2024
star 7.4On Aug. 28, 2016, Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, graced the stage of the Ushuaïa nightclub in Ibiza for what would be his final performance.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.The Perfect Neighbor
2025
The Perfect Neighbor
2025
star 6.7Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
star 6.2This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.What Jennifer Did
2024
What Jennifer Did
2024
star 6.3When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.Our Father
2022
Our Father
2022
star 6.5After a woman's at-home DNA test reveals multiple half-siblings, she discovers a shocking scheme involving donor sperm and a popular fertility doctor.Butterfly in the Sky
2024
Butterfly in the Sky
2024
star 8.2Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres
2022
star 6.2A look back on the life of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shimon Peres, who served as prime minister of Israel twice and negotiated the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty.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.Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
2021
star 6.7In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honor Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.Split at the Root
2022
Split at the Root
2022
star 2When a Guatemalan mother seeking asylum was separated from her kids under Zero Tolerance Policy, a group of women sprang into action. Our film focuses on immigrant mothers navigating US bureaucracy and the volunteer group reuniting separated families.Rising Phoenix
2020
Rising Phoenix
2020
star 8.1Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.Making Emilia Pérez
2025
Making Emilia Pérez
2025
star 3Go behind the scenes of this Oscar-nominated, genre-defying film with director Jacques Audiard and stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez.Living with Leopards
2024
Living with Leopards
2024
star 7.7A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.Trainwreck: The Real Project X
2025
star 5.9A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.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.ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
2019
star 6.9Robert Johnson was one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. Even before his early death, fans wondered if he'd made a pact with the Devil.RRR: Behind & Beyond
2024
RRR: Behind & Beyond
2024
star 7An in-depth look at the making of S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus, RRR, with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews. Explores the vision, challenges, and dedication involved in creating this cinematic phenomenon.Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea
2019
star 5.4In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts US culture – and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career.
