Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 16

Voices

2025

Voices

2025
In the turmoil of the Jeju 4.3 incident, Jeju Island witnessed the loss of an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 lives, with women constituting a significant yet often unrecognized proportion of the victims. This documentary illuminates the once-shrouded experiences of these women, led by a dedicated Jeju 4.3 researcher.
Seeing Allred

2018

Seeing Allred

2018
6.9
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.
Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

2023

Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

2023
6
Pro boxing sensation — and perennial troublemaker — Jake Paul shares his unlikely journey from online prankster to power puncher in this documentary.
An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case

2024

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case

2024
6.9
A star goalkeeper threatens a woman who is pregnant with his child. Her pleas for help go unanswered in the shadow of his fame — then tragedy strikes.
Apollo 13: Survival

2024

Apollo 13: Survival

2024
7.1
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
Lorena: Light-Footed Woman

2019

Lorena: Light-Footed Woman

2019
6.7
A young woman of the Tarahumara, well-known for their extraordinary long distance running abilities, wins ultramarathons seemingly out of nowhere despite running in sandals.
Fire in Paradise

2019

Fire in Paradise

2019
6.8
In this documentary, survivors recall the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire, which razed the town of Paradise and became California’s deadliest wildfire.
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame

2017

Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame

2017
6.4
Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

2016

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

2016
6.4
An energetic and fast-paced bio-doc that examines the story behind one of the most prolific and well-known DJs working today: Steve Aoki.
The Roast of Tom Brady

2024

The Roast of Tom Brady

2024
6.8
Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.
Secrets of the Neanderthals

2024

Secrets of the Neanderthals

2024
6.9
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
Big Mäck: Gangsters and Gold

2023

Big Mäck: Gangsters and Gold

2023
7.1
A man is convicted of a robbery he didn't commit and spends six years in jail. Decades later, he becomes a suspect again — but is he still innocent?
The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11

2022

The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11

2022
6.6
Days after 9/11, letters containing fatal anthrax spores spark panic and tragedy in the US. This documentary follows the subsequent FBI investigation.
GIMS: On the Record

2020

GIMS: On the Record

2020
7.3
Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary.
Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution

2017

Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution

2017
6.4
A documentary about today's young adult hookup culture and the stories in pop-culture that influence it.
The Final: Attack on Wembley

2024

The Final: Attack on Wembley

2024
6.5
As England reach the final of the Euros at last, 6,000 ticketless football fans storm Wembley stadium, leaving destruction in their wake.
Uncredited: The Story of Passinho

2025

Uncredited: The Story of Passinho

2025
6
In this rousing documentary, a Brazilian street dancer training for a major contest dives deep into a culture that's given a voice to countless dancers.
Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

2022

Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

2022
6.6
Follow free diver Johanna Nordblad in this documentary as she attempts to break the world record for distance traveled under ice with one breath.
Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

2023

Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

2023
6.6
This true-crime documentary investigates six shocking deaths in the same family and the woman at the center of the unbelievable case: Jolly Joseph.
The Black Godfather

2019

The Black Godfather

2019
6.9
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.