Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 19

Trainwreck: Poop Cruise

2025

Trainwreck: Poop Cruise

2025
5.9
An engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.
Puff: Wonders of the Reef

2021

Puff: Wonders of the Reef

2021
7.7
A baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef.
El Pepe: A Supreme Life

2019

El Pepe: A Supreme Life

2019
7.4
A documentary on the life of Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter José Mujica.
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.
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018
7.1
As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

2020

A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

2020
7.2
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.
I Hate Christian Laettner

2015

I Hate Christian Laettner

2015
7
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning two national championships. He had looks, smarts and game. So why has Christian Laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long? Maybe it was the time he stomped on the chest of a downed player, or the battles he had with his teammates, or a perceived sense of entitlement. But sometimes, perception isn't reality. "I Hate Christian Laettner" will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a "gloves-off" examination of the man who has been seen by many as the "Blue Devil Himself."
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

2020

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

2020
6.7
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
Ricardo Quevedo: los amargados somos más

2019

Ricardo Quevedo: los amargados somos más

2019
8.2
From how social media can ruin relationships to the perils of buying a gift for a woman, comic Ricardo Quevedo dissects life's trials and tribulations.
Kangaroo Valley

2022

Kangaroo Valley

2022
6.7
Journey to a secret valley in Australia, where a nervous baby kangaroo named Mala faces hungry dingoes and winter snows in this coming-of-age adventure.
Making All Quiet on the Western Front

2022

Making All Quiet on the Western Front

2022
6.1
Go behind the scenes of Edward Berger’s WWI epic and see how the cast and crew crafted its amazing authenticity — from the sets to the SFX prosthetics.
Dear Santa

2020

Dear Santa

2020
5.2
An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
Evelyn

2019

Evelyn

2019
7.3
Haunted by the suicide of a brother, a director and his kin walk across the UK in an emotionally trying, visually sublime journey toward healing.
Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea

2019

Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea

2019
5.4
In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts US culture – and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career.
The Darkness within La Luz del Mundo

2023

The Darkness within La Luz del Mundo

2023
7.1
For the first time, complainants against La Luz del Mundo megachurch leaders expose the abuses they suffered through exclusive interviews.
Breaking the Silence: The Maria Soledad Case

2024

Breaking the Silence: The Maria Soledad Case

2024
7.4
In '90s Argentina, the murder of a high school student sparks widespread protests. Retold by her loved ones, this documentary shows their fight for justice.
Trevor Noah: Where Was I

2023

Trevor Noah: Where Was I

2023
6.1
Trevor Noah recounts his amusing travels around the world, from foreign national anthems to different cultural norms.
Seaspiracy

2021

Seaspiracy

2021
7.8
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.
Pamela, A Love Story

2023

Pamela, A Love Story

2023
7
In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
Out of Many, One

2018

Out of Many, One

2018
5.3
The U.S. has long offered a promise of opportunity to immigrants, but currently immigration has become a divisive issue. This documentary illustrates how an understanding of our history and democracy is essential to constructive debate, informed civic participation and shaping a new class of citizens.