Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 5
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.My Father, the BTK Killer
2025
star 6.6Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story.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.137 Shots
2021
137 Shots
2021
star 6.3In this documentary, law enforcement faces scrutiny as Americans demand justice after police violence claims multiple Black lives in Cleveland.Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids
2016
star 7.4In January 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the final nights of the "20/20 Experience World Tour", director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.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.Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
star 7.5Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.Tell Me Who I Am
2019
Tell Me Who I Am
2019
star 7.4In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.Inside the Mind of a Dog
2024
star 7.1Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney
2024
star 7.5John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss addiction, fatherhood and the state of stand-up comedy.Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso
2023
star 6.4This documentary delves into the unanswered questions surrounding the trial of Jessica Wongso — years after the death of her best friend, Mirna Salihin.In Waves and War
2024
In Waves and War
2024
star 4.7Three Navy SEALs leave their tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with treatment-resistant, unrelenting psychological pain. They find themselves at the cutting edge of a different frontline: a lifesaving psychedelic therapy that brings healing to a community in urgent need.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.El Pepe: A Supreme Life
2019
star 7.4A documentary on the life of Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter José Mujica.Best of Stand-up 2020
2020
star 6Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully the jokes didn't.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'.Ricardo Quevedo: los amargados somos más
2019
star 8.2From how social media can ruin relationships to the perils of buying a gift for a woman, comic Ricardo Quevedo dissects life's trials and tribulations.The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
2022
star 7.3A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale
2022
star 7In this wildlife drama, a worsening dry season in the Kalahari Desert leaves prides, packs and herds to rely on the power of family to survive.Making of House of Flying Daggers
2004
star 6.8Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.
