Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 9
Puff: Wonders of the Reef
2021
star 7.7A baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef.Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King
2022
star 6.2When the young founder of a collapsing cryptocurrency exchange dies unexpectedly, irate investors suspect there's more to his death than meets the eye.Creating The Queen's Gambit
2021
star 7.9A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
2021
star 6.5Caitlyn Jenner's unlikely path to Olympic glory was inspirational. But her more challenging road to embracing her true self proved even more meaningful.A Farewell to Ozark
2022
A Farewell to Ozark
2022
star 6.6Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
star 7.3Rita 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.Print the Legend
2014
Print the Legend
2014
star 6.73D printing is changing the world – from printing guns and human organs to dismantling the world’s industrial infrastructure by enabling home manufacturing. The 3D Printing revolution has begun. Who will make it?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.Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
star 6.2This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
2024
star 6.6Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years, in this shocking documentary.Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
2021
star 7.4David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.Inside the Mind of a Cat
2022
star 7.3Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.Becoming
2020
Becoming
2020
star 7.3Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
star 6.4This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.Period. End of Sentence.
2018
star 7.8In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.Facing Nolan
2022
Facing Nolan
2022
star 7.4In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.Untold: Shooting Guards
2025
star 6.5What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This exposé unpacks how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in an NBA locker room.Amanda Knox
2016
Amanda Knox
2016
star 6.6This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.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.Found
2021
Found
2021
star 7.4Follows the story of three American teenage girls—each adopted from China—who discover they are blood-related cousins on 23andMe. Their online meeting inspires the young women to confront the burning questions they have about their lost history.
