Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 10

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

2020

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

2020
7.3
This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023
7.1
Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.
Yintah

2024

Yintah

2024
8.2
Wet’suwet’en leaders unite in a battle against the Canadian government, corporations, and militarized law enforcement to safeguard their territory from gas and oil pipelines.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022
7.5
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
A Farewell to Ozark

2022

A Farewell to Ozark

2022
6.5
Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss most.
Tell Me Who I Am

2019

Tell Me Who I Am

2019
7.3
In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.
Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich

2022

Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich

2022
6
Stories from survivors frame this documentary detailing the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, a socialite and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein.
What Jennifer Did

2024

What Jennifer Did

2024
6.3
When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.
RRR: Behind & Beyond

2024

RRR: Behind & Beyond

2024
7
An in-depth look at the making of S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus, RRR, with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews. Explores the vision, challenges, and dedication involved in creating this cinematic phenomenon.
Return to Space

2022

Return to Space

2022
6.5
The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

2020

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

2020
7.3
Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.
Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

2022

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

2022
7
In 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.
Heroin(e)

2017

Heroin(e)

2017
6.9
This documentary follows three women — a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary — as they battle West Virginia's devastating opioid epidemic.
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator

2019

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator

2019
6.3
The spectacular rise and scandalous fall of hot-yoga evangelist Bikram Choudhury is chronicled through archival footage and extensive insider interviews.
Athlete A

2020

Athlete A

2020
7.5
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.
Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

2024

Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

2024
6.7
The story of how George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon. As well as new interviews with Wham! fans and friends, figures such as Mary J Blige, Sir Bob Geldof, Neil Tennant and Sam Smith give their views on the song's themes of unrequited love and loss.
The Legend of Cocaine Island

2018

The Legend of Cocaine Island

2018
6.2
Rodney is an American dreamer. His glass is not only half full, but it's half full of the finest wine you've ever tasted. But when the great recession wipes out his construction business in Central Florida, his family faces a nightmare of debt. One evening around a campfire, Rodney hears a story from an old, bare-footed hippy that just might solve his family's problems. There's an island. There's a map. And there's buried treasure...$2 million dollars just waiting for someone to dig it up. Rodney is hooked. But there's just one slight, itty-bitty problem...he doesn't have a shovel. Oh, and the $2 million dollars just happens to be in cocaine form.
E-Team

2014

E-Team

2014
6
E-Team is driven by the high-stakes investigative work of four intrepid human rights workers, offering a rare look at their lives at home and their dramatic work in the field.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024
6.2
This 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.
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within

2025

Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within

2025
6.3
The story behind the Uganda-based YouTube dance sensations who have endured devastating personal loss from famine and war, and use the power of dance and song to overcome hardship.