Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 6
A Trip to Infinity
2022
A Trip to Infinity
2022
star 7.2Does 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.Untold: The Race of the Century
2022
star 7.5The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America's Cup.Skywalkers: A Love Story
2024
star 7.2Two real-life daredevils test the limits of their love and trust by illegally scaling one of the world's tallest buildings to perform an acrobatic stunt.Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
2025
star 6.3In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.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.Untold: The Liver King
2025
star 6.2He built a supplement empire by devouring raw meat on social media. And he had the muscles to prove it. But, really, how did the Liver King get so huge?The Black Godfather
2019
The Black Godfather
2019
star 6.6Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.Creating an Army of the Dead
2021
star 6Zack Snyder and his Army of the Dead team dive into the film's wild stunts, groundbreaking effects and the evolution of the zombie genre.Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain?
2024
star 7.4An in-depth look at the creative process behind "Society of the Snow," featuring cast, crew, director J.A. Bayona and even real-life survivors.Audrey
2020
Audrey
2020
star 7.2An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).What Happened, Miss Simone?
2015
star 7.4The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.Piece by Piece
2024
Piece by Piece
2024
star 7.4A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.The Menendez Brothers
2024
star 7.4Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
2022
star 7Investigators reveal how Boeing’s alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other.The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave
2022
star 6.3In this compelling documentary, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of getting trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 — and surviving.Virunga
2014
Virunga
2014
star 7.9Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.Going Varsity in Mariachi
2023
A year in the life of an underdog competitive high school mariachi band in the Texas borderlands.Descendant
2022
Descendant
2022
star 6.3History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.Zion
2018
Zion
2018
star 6.6A portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler who was born without legs and grew up in foster care.The Edge of Democracy
2019
star 7.7A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
