Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 6
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."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.Girl in the Picture
2022
Girl in the Picture
2022
star 7.1A young mother’s mysterious death and her son’s subsequent kidnapping blow open a decades-long mystery about the woman’s true identity, and the murderous federal fugitive at the center of it all.A Trip to Infinity
2022
A Trip to Infinity
2022
star 7.1Does infinity exist? Can we experience the Infinite? In an animated film (created by artists from 10 countries) the world's most cutting-edge scientists and mathematicians go in search of the infinite and its mind-bending implications for the universe. Eminent mathematicians, particle physicists and cosmologists dive into infinity and its mind-bending implications for the universe.Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
2024
star 6.7Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years. Her online courtship takes an unsettling turn when she learns that her romantic interest harbours a dark secret and sinister motives, leading to a harrowing ordeal, in this shocking documentary.The Elephant Whisperers
2022
star 7.3Bomman and Bellie, a couple in south India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, forging a family like no other.A Farewell to Ozark
2022
A Farewell to Ozark
2022
star 6.7Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.The Menendez Brothers
2024
star 7.3Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020
star 6.6Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics.Gaga: Five Foot Two
2017
Gaga: Five Foot Two
2017
star 7.4Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles.Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy
2024
star 6.7This subversive documentary unpacks the tricks brands use to keep their customers consuming — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world.14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
2021
star 7.4In 2019, Nepalese mountain climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja set out to do the unthinkable by climbing the world’s fourteen highest summits in less than seven months. (The previous record was eight years). He called the effort “Project Possible 14/7” and saw it as a way to inspire others to strive for greater heights in any pursuit. The film follows his team as they seek to defy naysayers and push the limits of human endurance.Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
2022
star 6.6In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way.The Deepest Breath
2023
The Deepest Breath
2023
star 7.6Bonded by their love of freediving, a record-setting champion and a heroic safety diver try to make history with a remarkable feat, ready to risk it all.Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
star 6.4Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.My Father, the BTK Killer
2025
star 6.7Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story.A Deadly American Marriage
2025
star 6.5A chilling 911 call. A gruesome scene. What really happened inside a family's quiet suburban home? Murder or self-defense? Told from both sides, this documentary explores Jason Corbett's brutal death.Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV
2025
star 7.4A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.Barbara - Becoming Shirin David
2026
star 5.3Shirin David. Babsi. Barbara. Meet the woman behind the rap star as she balances fame, business and her identity in this intimate, emotional documentary.Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
2021
star 6.6Bob 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.
