Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 3
Tig
2015
Tig
2015
star 7.2An intimate documentary that follows Tig Notaro, a Los Angeles based comedian, who just days after being diagnosed with invasive stage II breast cancer changed the course of her career with a poignant stand-up set that became legendary overnight. It explores Tig's extraordinary journey as her career ignites and as her life unfolds in grand and unexpected ways, all the while continuing to battle a life-threatening illness and falling in love.ariana grande: excuse me, i love you
2020
star 8Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.American Factory
2019
American Factory
2019
star 7.2In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
2019
star 7Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025
star 8.3Join the cast and crew behind the scenes of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the award-winning stage play that expands the Hawkins universe. The Netflix series is simply an extension of the Stranger Things universe. The documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the making of the show as it prepares for its West End premiere. The show sold out quickly and received critical acclaim. It won two Olivier Awards in 2024.The Menendez Brothers
2024
star 7.5Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.Einstein and the Bomb
2024
star 6.1What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.Pelé
2021
Pelé
2021
star 7.3Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
2021
star 6.9Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.The Great Hack
2019
The Great Hack
2019
star 6.9Data—arguably the world’s most valuable asset—is being weaponized to wage cultural and political wars. The dark world of data exploitation is uncovered through the unpredictable, personal journeys of players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data story.The Act of Killing
2012
The Act of Killing
2012
star 7.7In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia’s 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.Kevin Hart: What Now?
2016
star 6.5Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.The Game Changers
2019
The Game Changers
2019
star 7.3From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berlin and the bushlands of Zimbabwe, the world is introduced to elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes—each on a mission to create a seismic shift in the way we eat and live.I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
2016
star 6.4An energetic and fast-paced bio-doc that examines the story behind one of the most prolific and well-known DJs working today: Steve Aoki.Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids
2016
star 7.4On the final nights of a world tour, director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors
2024
star 6.8Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb
2020
star 7.3This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.Disclosure
2020
Disclosure
2020
star 7.9An 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.Hitler: A Career
1977
Hitler: A Career
1977
star 7.4A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
2024
star 7.2He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.
