Popular Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 6

Requiem for the Big East

2014

Requiem for the Big East

2014
7
The meteoric ascension of the Big East conference, and how in less than a decade, it became the most successful college basketball league in America.
Secrets of Christ's Tomb

2017

Secrets of Christ's Tomb

2017
7.5
We follow leading experts on a quest to unlock the mysteries surrounding the tomb of Christ, using the latest scientific techniques to restore the Aedicula housing the tomb.
Charles: In His Own Words

2023

Charles: In His Own Words

2023
5
A documentary special that provides a rare view into the real Charles behind the headlines… told in his own words.
The Vanishing Prairie

1954

The Vanishing Prairie

1954
7.2
Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.
Path of the Panther

2022

Path of the Panther

2022
8
“These animals are like ghosts,” says Carlton Ward Jr.—National Geographic explorer, photographer, and 8th generation Floridian—at the beginning of this captivating film that endeavors to keep the Florida Panther from becoming just that: a ghost. As the last big cat surviving in the eastern United States and the state animal of Florida, the panther is an icon of Florida’s ever-diminishing wild places, as revealed in the film’s sumptuous images. Leading a team that includes cowboys, wildlife biologists, photographers/videographers, and a lot of folks who simply care about the future of Florida’s fragile ecology, Ward treks repeatedly into the Everglades and expanses of South Florida to seek, record, and save these ghosts.
MARS: Inside SpaceX

2018

MARS: Inside SpaceX

2018
7.5
The inside story of SpaceX's plan to get humanity to Mars, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of the world's most revolutionary companies. A behind-the-scenes journey with Elon Musk and his engineers as they persevere amidst both disheartening setbacks and huge triumphs to advance the space industry faster than we ever thought possible.
Fire of Love

2022

Fire of Love

2022
7.5
A doomed love triangle between intrepid French scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft, and their beloved volcanoes.
Chimpanzee

2012

Chimpanzee

2012
7
A nature documentary centered on a family of chimps living in the Ivory Coast and Ugandan rain forests. Through Oscar, a little chimpanzee, we discover learning about life in the heart of the African tropical forest and follow his first steps in this world with humor, emotion and anguish. Following a tragedy, he finds himself separated from his mother and left alone to face the hostility of the jungle. Until he is picked up by an older chimpanzee, who will take him under her protection.
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress

2021

The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress

2021
4.9
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress follows the new presidential aircraft's creation, diving into how it transformed into a top-secret command center.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

2022

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

2022
7.1
Join visionary director Sam Raimi and the cast of the film as they recount their experiences bringing Marvel’s darkest story to life. From world-building to universe-building, hear first hand accounts from the cast and crew on what it took to design, create and make each universe unique and believable.
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023
7.7
Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.
Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019
7.3
National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
Monkey Kingdom

2015

Monkey Kingdom

2015
7
A newborn monkey and its mother struggle to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia.
SUGA: Road to D-DAY

2023

SUGA: Road to D-DAY

2023
7.4
SUGA of the world-renowned group, BTS, works on a new album. He embarks on a journey to find his story to tell through music, while interacting with artists from various cities around the world.
Road To High School Musical 2

2007

Road To High School Musical 2

2007
A mini-series Disney Channel started about High School Musical 2. The series included interviews from the cast and tidbits from the then upcoming movie.
Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth

2021

Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth

2021
6.6
Chris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
Stan Lee

2023

Stan Lee

2023
7.1
Celebrate the legacy of Stan Lee as the co-creator of such legendary characters as Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the X-Men, The Avengers, and hundreds more.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER: OUR LOST SUMMER

2023

TOMORROW X TOGETHER: OUR LOST SUMMER

2023
9.5
TOMORROW X TOGETHER are back post-pandemic and are ready to embark on their first world tour from Seoul to North America. The band's nerves and excitement are kicking in, but they have challenged themselves to give the performance of a lifetime.
BRATS

2024

BRATS

2024
5.9
In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. However, when the New York magazine cover story in 1985 dubs them the Brat Pack, stars in the making suddenly find themselves losing control over the trajectory of their careers. Now, almost forty years later, McCarthy looks to reconnect with peers and co-stars so that together they can reflect on their respective legacies.
Director by Night

2022

Director by Night

2022
6.4
Acclaimed composer Michael Giacchino made his directorial debut with Marvel Studios' Special Presentation "Werewolf by Night." This behind-the-scenes special explores Giacchino's vision, style and approach to bringing the chilling story to life, as well as offering an insider's look at the between-the-scenes making of "Werewolf by Night."