Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 2

Lead Me Home

2021

Lead Me Home

2021
6.3
Poignant stories of homelessness on the West Coast of the US frame this cinematic portrait of a surging humanitarian crisis.
Breakdown: 1975

2025

Breakdown: 1975

2025
6.4
In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.
Avicii - I'm Tim

2024

Avicii - I'm Tim

2024
8.1
Before Avicii, there was Tim. Through his own words, witness how a prodigious musical talent became one of the defining artists of his generation.
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

2026

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

2026
7.2
Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material in this documentary.
The Social Dilemma

2020

The Social Dilemma

2020
7.4
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Rather

2023

Rather

2023
6
For decades, Dan Rather delivered the news with authenticity, integrity and courage. RATHER chronicles his rise to prominence, sudden and dramatic public downfall, and redemption and re-emergence as a voice of reason to a new generation.
I Am Vanessa Guillen

2022

I Am Vanessa Guillen

2022
7.5
Vanessa Guillen was 20 years old when she was found murdered at a US Army base. Rather than submit to silence, her family fought for justice and change.
Audible

2021

Audible

2021
6.8
Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a close friend.
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

2025

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

2025
6.8
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.
Extremis

2016

Extremis

2016
7
A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

2021

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

2021
5.9
One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
Elway

2025

Elway

2025
6
Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption.
The White Helmets

2016

The White Helmets

2016
7.4
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
UnBroken

2025

UnBroken

2025
6
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped Nazi Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020
8.4
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

2025

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

2025
6.3
Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.
Dick Johnson Is Dead

2020

Dick Johnson Is Dead

2020
7.1
With this inventive portrait, director Kirsten Johnson seeks a way to keep her 86-year-old father alive forever. Utilizing moviemaking magic and her family’s dark humor, she celebrates Dr. Dick Johnson’s last years by staging fantasies of death and beyond. Together, dad and daughter confront the great inevitability awaiting us all.
Patria

2019

Patria

2019
7
Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Little Miss Sumo

2018

Little Miss Sumo

2018
6.2
In an ancient sport traditionally reserved for men, 20-year-old female sumo prodigy Hiyori attempts to revolutionize Japan’s national pastime.
Becoming Led Zeppelin

2025

Becoming Led Zeppelin

2025
7.3
The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.