Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 12

Biggest Heist Ever

2024

Biggest Heist Ever

2024
5.9
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde — and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

2022

My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

2022
7.1
David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Get Me Roger Stone

2017

Get Me Roger Stone

2017
7
From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.
Making The Witcher

2020

Making The Witcher

2020
7.1
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty

2021

Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty

2021
7.1
Cast members of the hit Netflix show join the hosts to unpack the drama of Season 1, and Cristela Alonzo offers tips for being the new kid at school.
Living with Leopards

2024

Living with Leopards

2024
7.7
A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.
The Devil on Trial

2023

The Devil on Trial

2023
5.8
Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

2014

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

2014
7.6
Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing environmental issues and true path to sustainability.
Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

2022

Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

2022
7.1
Years after serving time for betting on games he officiated, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy revisits the scandal that shook up the league.
A Secret Love

2020

A Secret Love

2020
7.3
Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.
Sweetie

2022

Sweetie

2022
6.1
‘Theatre is my life,’ Yıldız Kenter admits in her biography written by Dikmen Gürün. This is the story of a star, who has dedicated her whole life to her theatre company, students, the stage. Recounting the prizes received as well as the prices paid for pursuing your passion, Sweetie is a testimony to the transforming cultural landscape of the country as it tells Kenter Theatre’s story and thus how a private theatre has managed to survive. Including interviews by family members, students, fellow actors, as well as rare archival images and footage, Sweetie is an homage to the ‘North Star of Turkish theatre.’ The documentary was written by Zeynep Miraç, scored by Murat Evgin, and features Dikmen Gürün as advisor.
2,215

2018

2,215

2018
7.1
Thai singer Artiwara Kongmalai organises a 2215 kilometre marathon to raise money for much-needed hospital equipment, an event which takes 55 days.
Making Emilia Pérez

2025

Making Emilia Pérez

2025
3
Go behind the scenes of this Oscar-nominated, genre-defying film with director Jacques Audiard and stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez.
Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll

2021

Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll

2021
8.4
An exploration of the rise of Héroes del Silencio, the seminal 1980s Spanish rock band anchored by Enrique Bunbury.
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre

2023

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre

2023
6.2
Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
Con Mum

2025

Con Mum

2025
7
A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his long-lost mother. This documentary reveals the untold story.
Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know

2020

Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know

2020
6.6
Black holes stand at the limit of what we can know. To explore that edge of knowledge, the Event Horizon Telescope links observatories across the world to simulate an earth-sized instrument. With this tool the team pursues the first-ever picture of a black hole, resulting in an image seen by billions of people in April 2019. Meanwhile, Hawking and his team attack the black hole paradox at the heart of theoretical physics—Do predictive laws still function, even in these massive distortions of space and time? Weaving them together is a third strand, philosophical and exploratory using expressive animation. “Edge” is about practicing science at the highest level, a film where observation, theory, and philosophy combine to grasp these most mysterious objects.
ONEFOUR: Against All Odds

2023

ONEFOUR: Against All Odds

2023
6.8
A group of Sydney-based, Pacific Islander kids start recording drill raps to avoid a life of crime. Two years into their meteoric rise, a police task force shuts down their sold-out national tour due to concerns that the group's music will incite violence.
American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas

2019

American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas

2019
5.5
Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.
A Tale of Two Kitchens

2019

A Tale of Two Kitchens

2019
5.9
Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.