Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 4
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.Apollo 11
2019
Apollo 11
2019
star 7.9A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.The Tinder Swindler
2022
The Tinder Swindler
2022
star 7Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, an Israeli conman wooed women online then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now, some victims plan for payback.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.How to Rob a Bank
2024
How to Rob a Bank
2024
star 6.7In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.The White House Effect
2024
star 6Exploring the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.American Murder: The Family Next Door
2020
star 7.3Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.Babo: The Haftbefehl Story
2025
star 6.7Personal interviews with Haftbefehl and those closest to him reveal the story behind the German rap icon as he takes a brutally honest look at his life.Making The Witcher
2020
Making The Witcher
2020
star 7.1Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.WHAM!
2023
WHAM!
2023
star 7.3Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.Seaspiracy
2021
Seaspiracy
2021
star 7.8Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.Yellow Door: '90s Lo-fi Film Club
2023
star 6.9This intimate documentary explores a bygone era of cinematic passion and the emergence of young film enthusiasts in South Korea, including Bong Joon Ho.AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
2026
star 6.4Comedy trailblazer Eddie Murphy celebrates his legendary film career in this star-studded tribute filmed live in Los Angeles.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.Squid Game in Conversation
2025
star 8.4Take a seat with the director and cast of Squid Game. Discover key moments, hear untold stories and see what this entire journey meant to them.Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
star 6.9Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.André Is an Idiot
2026
André Is an Idiot
2026
star 7.4André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.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.Instadocs: The Prediction Games
2026
star 6.7Prediction markets let anyone bet on anything, from the World Cup to alien invasions. "Instadocs" investigates the explosive rise of global betting.13th
2016
13th
2016
star 7.8An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
