Popular Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 3

Ordinary Men: The "Forgotten Holocaust"

2022

Ordinary Men: The "Forgotten Holocaust"

2022
7.4
Six million Jews died during World War II, both in the extermination camps and murdered by the mobile commandos of the Einsatzgruppen and police battalions, whose members shot men, women and children, day after day, obediently, as if it were a normal job, a fact that is hardly known today. Who were these men and how could they commit such crimes?
The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024
7.9
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Town Business

2017

Town Business

2017
After a "diplomatic mission" into a neighboring town Kell returns to his town to see that his not so bright team of idiots have screwed up everything.
Birders

2019

Birders

2019
6.3
Bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world's most beautiful species.
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.
Descendant

2022

Descendant

2022
6.3
History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.
Making The Witcher: Blood Origin

2022

Making The Witcher: Blood Origin

2022
4
Venture behind the scenes with the stars and creators of "The Witcher: Blood Origin" in an illuminating look at the lore, music, world-building and more.
The Making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

2023

The Making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

2023
6.1
Lights, camera... chickens! Go behind the scenes with the Aardman team and director Sam Fell during the making of this finely crafted stop-motion sequel.
Maestra

2023

Maestra

2023
'Maestra' looks at what happens when women come together - the extraordinary. In March 2022, fourteen women gathered in Paris to show the world the singular talent that unites them and which, for far too long, has been considered the pursuit of only men. Mothers, daughters, rebels, leaders - over four days, each took to the stage to compete in 'La Maestra', the only competition in the world for female conductors. A mother of twin toddlers from Athens, determined to show her kids anything is possible, a Ukrainian doing all she can to focus on her art and the competition in front of her while Russia invades, a Polish student just starting out, and a French immigrant returning to the city that closed its doors to her many years ago. Personal stories of survival, passion and perseverance are woven together with the drama and excitement of this one of a kind event created to break yet another glass ceiling for women.
Money Heist: The Phenomenon

2020

Money Heist: The Phenomenon

2020
7.5
A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

2024

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

2024
8.1
The secret life of a young World of Warcraft gamer is vividly reimagined when his online friends contact his family after his death.
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.
Disclosure

2020

Disclosure

2020
7.8
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023
7.1
Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.
Full Circle

2023

Full Circle

2023
6.4
Faced with a traumatic injury that renders you permanently disabled; how would you reinvent yourself? Full Circle tells the story of Trevor Kennison and Barry Corbet’s shared resiliency and refusal to let their passion for life be limited by Spinal Cord Injury. It is an unblinking examination of the challenges of Spinal Cord Injury, and a celebration of the growth that such tragedy can catalyze.
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.
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler

2025

My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler

2025
1
Adam Sandler invites Dave backstage on his comedy tour, then they sit down at NYU to chat about stand-up, famous roles and his beloved Stratocaster.
Black Barbie

2023

Black Barbie

2023
6.2
Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.
My Father, the BTK Killer

2025

My Father, the BTK Killer

2025
6.6
Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story.
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

2019

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

2019
8.1
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.