Popular Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 7

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

2022

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

2022
6.6
A set of performances inspired on films such as Singin' in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever and La La Land.
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles

2021

The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles

2021
6.5
Go behind the scenes of "Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles."
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

2022

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

2022
6
Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
The Lost City Of Machu Picchu

2019

The Lost City Of Machu Picchu

2019
6.1
An investigation into the mysterious people who built Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel located in southern Peru.
Star Wars Biomes

2021

Star Wars Biomes

2021
6.6
Take a virtual vacation to some of the Star Wars films' most iconic and beloved locations like Hoth, Tatooine, and Sorgan, as this charming series whisks you off for fly-through tours of the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Lost Tombs of the Pyramids

2020

Lost Tombs of the Pyramids

2020
6.6
In the shadow of the pyramids, an elite team of archaeologists embark on an extraordinary excavation. Could this secret site reveal startling new evidence about the great pharaohs who built these majestic monuments?
Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe

2019

Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe

2019
5.9
An exciting look into the future of Marvel Studios' films and upcoming Disney+ series.
Mission to the Sun

2018

Mission to the Sun

2018
6.7
A look at NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which launched its mission to explore the sun in August 2018.
Before the Flood

2016

Before the Flood

2016
7.7
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.
If These Walls Could Sing

2022

If These Walls Could Sing

2022
6.6
The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews and intimate access to the premises.
Into the Okavango

2018

Into the Okavango

2018
7.5
A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young scientist uncertain of her future on an epic, four-month expedition across three countries, through unexplored and dangerous landscapes, in order to save the Okavango Delta, one of our planet's last pristine wildernesses.
The Disney Holiday Singalong

2020

The Disney Holiday Singalong

2020
7.2
Returning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” features more music and magic just in time for the holidays. The one-hour festive musical event includes star-studded performances, animated on-screen lyrics, more favorite Disney melodies and classic holiday songs.
How Dogs Got Their Shapes

2016

How Dogs Got Their Shapes

2016
7
With many breeds and countless variations, canines are one of the most diverse species on Earth. From ears to tails, coats to paws, every part of their bodies is uniquely structured to serve a purpose. How Dogs Got Their Shapes shines a light on a variety of canine shapes to explain how each aspect plays a pivotal role in the evolution, history, and behavior of distinct dog breeds.
Morning Light

2008

Morning Light

2008
5.5
Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This documentary tells the story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop the crew of "Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile showdown.
Frank and Ollie

1995

Frank and Ollie

1995
7.4
Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!
A Tale of Two Critters

1977

A Tale of Two Critters

1977
5.8
A bear cub and a raccoon become fast friends when they're swept away down a river, away from their families.
Lost on Everest

2020

Lost on Everest

2020
7.6
Reaching 29,029 feet, Mount Everest has long captivated mountaineers of all stripes. But a peak that draws athletes and mountaineers to new heights isn’t without danger — or a dark side. Perhaps the peak’s greatest mystery is the missing body of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine who disappeared alongside George Leigh Mallory in 1924 just 800 vertical feet from the summit. In Lost on Everest, we follow along as a team of elite climbers with new intel on the location of his missing body set out to solve what may be mountaineering’s great mystery. Along with the body, the team hopes to find Irvine’s camera and the footage that could rewrite history.
Tiger

2024

Tiger

2024
8
Journey alongside a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India.
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

2020

The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

2020
7
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones and director Thomas Kail. Hosted by The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, this special was done in promotion of Hamilton.
Pets

2025

Pets

2025
7.1
Worldwide stories of human-animal bonds, following pet owners and rescuers with dogs, cats, pigs, goats and birds of prey. Features interviews, archives and viral clips showing people's connections with their animals.