Popular Documentary Movies on Apple TV Plus

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

2022
8.6
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.
The Pigeon Tunnel

2023

The Pigeon Tunnel

2023
6.7
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.
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

2023

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

2023
7.8
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?
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021
8.2
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.
Dads

2019

Dads

2019
6.9
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.
Fathom

2021

Fathom

2021
5.4
Two biologists set out on an undertaking as colossal as their subjects—deciphering the complex communication of whales. Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland journey to opposite hemispheres to uncover a culture eons older than our own.
The Last of the Sea Women

2024

The Last of the Sea Women

2024
7.4
On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fight to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021
6.9
Lupita Nyong'o narrates 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.
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.
Girls State

2024

Girls State

2024
7.3
What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? In this documentary, young female leaders from wildly different backgrounds in Missouri navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up.
Come See Me in the Good Light

2025

Come See Me in the Good Light

2025
7.1
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

2020

Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

2020
6.5
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.
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.
Sidney

2022

Sidney

2022
7.7
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.
Deaf President Now!

2025

Deaf President Now!

2025
8.1
Discover the story of the greatest civil rights movement most people have never heard about. During eight tumultuous days in 1988 at the world's only Deaf university, four students must find a way to lead a revolution—and change the course of history.
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.
'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.
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.
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.