Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 12

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

2024

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

2024
6.7
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord

2021

Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord

2021
7.5
Max S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom in this story that inspired the series "How to Sell Drugs Online."
Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case

2020

Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case

2020
6.6
In 2016, a young Austrialian filmmaker began documenting amateur inventor Peter Madsen. One year in, Madsen brutally murdered Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine. An unprecedented revelation of a killer and the journey his young helpers take as they reckon with their own complicity and prepare to testify.
Going Varsity in Mariachi

2023

Going Varsity in Mariachi

2023
A year in the life of an underdog competitive high school mariachi band in the Texas borderlands.
Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

2023

Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

2023
7
July 1, 2000. British 21-year-old Lucie Blackman goes missing in Tokyo, sparking an international investigation — and an unyielding quest for justice.
All in My Family

2019

All in My Family

2019
6.3
After starting a family of his very own in the United States, a gay filmmaker documents his loving, traditional Chinese family's process of acceptance.
Lali: Time To Step Up

2025

Lali: Time To Step Up

2025
4
This documentary follows Lali in her return after four years away from the stage, showcasing the personal journey that led her to become the artist we know today.
What Happened, Miss Simone?

2015

What Happened, Miss Simone?

2015
7.4
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

2023

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

2023
7.6
An intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
Butterfly in the Sky

2024

Butterfly in the Sky

2024
8.2
Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.
The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022

The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022
6.4
She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixon to keep her quiet. Until now.
The Fab Five

2011

The Fab Five

2011
7.9
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
Seeing Allred

2018

Seeing Allred

2018
6.7
Gloria Allred overcame trauma and personal setbacks to become one of the nation’s most famous women’s rights attorneys. Now the feminist firebrand takes on two of the biggest adversaries of her career, Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, as sexual violence allegations grip the nation and keep her in the spotlight.
Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld

2023

Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld

2023
6.6
This documentary reveals how a group of hackers powered the darkest corners of the internet from a Cold War-era bunker in a quiet German tourist town.
Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano

2025

Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano

2025
7.9
Two elite boxers, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, prepare for their epic trilogy finale, a live-streamed match on Netflix July 11. Uma Thurman narrates their rigorous training journey.
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

2021

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

2021
6.8
An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
The Irishman: In Conversation

2019

The Irishman: In Conversation

2019
7.5
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.
Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut

2024

Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut

2024
6.6
Delve into the digestive system with this lighthearted and informative documentary that demystifies the role gut health plays in our overall well-being.
Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson

2025

Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson

2025
7.1
Go deep behind the scenes with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the "Frankenstein" cast and crew as they give new life to the classic tale.
Stamped from the Beginning

2023

Stamped from the Beginning

2023
6.5
Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.