Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 16

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

2021

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

2021
7.4
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017
7.5
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
Making The Billion Dollar Code

2021

Making The Billion Dollar Code

2021
6.3
In this featurette, ART + COM members join the cast and crew of the show to discuss its factual basis and the development of the court case.
ReMastered: The Miami Showband Massacre

2019

ReMastered: The Miami Showband Massacre

2019
6.7
Ambushed by Ulster loyalists, three members of the Miami Showband were killed in Northern Ireland in 1975. Was the crime linked to the government?
Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

2022

Behind the Scenes With Jane Campion

2022
6.1
Get a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jane Campion as she shares her memories of making "The Power of the Dog."
Untold: Johnny Football

2023

Untold: Johnny Football

2023
6.9
This documentary traces the meteoric rise and precipitous fall of football star Johnny Manziel via interviews with friends, coaches and Manziel himself.
Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

2019

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

2019
7
Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

2023

Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

2023
7.6
The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.
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.
Print the Legend

2014

Print the Legend

2014
6.6
3D printing is changing the world – from printing guns and human organs to dismantling the world’s industrial infrastructure by enabling home manufacturing. The 3D Printing revolution has begun. Who will make it?
Girl in the Picture

2022

Girl in the Picture

2022
7.1
A young mother’s mysterious death and her son’s subsequent kidnapping blow open a decades-long mystery about the woman’s true identity, and the murderous federal fugitive at the center of it all.
Inside the Mind of a Dog

2024

Inside the Mind of a Dog

2024
7.1
Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.
A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case

2023

A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case

2023
6.9
When a 5-year-old girl falls from her father's apartment, her mother embarks on a quest for justice — and is put under the national spotlight.
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

2018

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

2018
6.7
Comedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist, Jeff Babko, at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

2019

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

2019
6.7
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
Kevin Hart: What Now?

2016

Kevin Hart: What Now?

2016
6.5
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

2024

Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

2024
7.3
The Mexican defender recounts wins and losses in the world of football and beyond, revealing an intimate look into his dreams, detours and determination.
Ram Dass, Going Home

2017

Ram Dass, Going Home

2017
5.6
Ram Dass is one of the most important cultural figures from the 1960s and 70s. A pyschedelic pioneer, author of Be Here Now, beloved spiritual teacher, and outspoken advocate for death-and-dying awareness, Ram Dass is now himself approaching the end of life. Since suffering a life-changing stroke twenty years ago, he has been living at his home on Maui and deepening his spiritual practice — which is centered on love and his idea of merging with his surroundings and all living things. Shot in a nuanced cinematic style, the film is an intimate summary of his life learning and awareness, and is ultimately a poetic meditation on life, death, and the soul’s journey home.
Abducted in Plain Sight

2017

Abducted in Plain Sight

2017
6.5
A family falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who abducts their adolescent daughter. Twice.
Ghosts of Sugar Land

2019

Ghosts of Sugar Land

2019
5.7
Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.