Popular Documentary Movies on Apple TV Plus

The Year Earth Changed

2021

The Year Earth Changed

2021
7.9
Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022
8.7
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

2023

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

2023
7.7
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
The Velvet Underground

2021

The Velvet Underground

2021
6.8
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021
8.3
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.
Beastie Boys Story

2020

Beastie Boys Story

2020
7.5
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Boys State

2020

Boys State

2020
7.1
This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Stephen Curry: Underrated

2023

Stephen Curry: Underrated

2023
7.6
The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

2020

Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

2020
6.6
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
The Elephant Queen

2019

The Elephant Queen

2019
7.2
Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape.
9/11: Inside the President's War Room

2021

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

2021
6.8
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021
6.9
A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Sidney

2022

Sidney

2022
7.6
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Dads

2019

Dads

2019
6.7
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their unfiltered stories speak to the beauty, struggles, and ridiculous hilarity of being a dad today.
The Pigeon Tunnel

2023

The Pigeon Tunnel

2023
6.6
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
The Bloody Hundredth

2024

The Bloody Hundredth

2024
7.3
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

2020

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

2020
7.1
A tribute to The E Street Band, rock ‘n’ roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen’s life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.
'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

2021

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

2021
6
In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022
6.7
An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations. This definitive documentary honors Armstrong's legacy as a founding father of jazz, one of the first internationally known and beloved stars, and a cultural ambassador of the United States.
The Last of the Sea Women

2024

The Last of the Sea Women

2024
7.2
On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fight to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.