Popular Documentary TV Shows on Disney Plus - Page 3

Wild Russia

2008

Wild Russia

2008
8.1
Through unprecedented access we showcase the spectacle that is Wild Russia. From east to west, via mountains, volcanoes, deserts, lakes and Arctic ice, this breathtaking six-part series uses stunning cinematography to chart the dazzling natural wonders of this vast country.
Pirates: Behind the Legends

2024

Pirates: Behind the Legends

2024
6.8
From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean shrouded in myth.
Africa's Deadliest

2011

Africa's Deadliest

2011
7
Africa is a land sculpted by time where animals have evolved complex weapons to arm them in the battle to live another day. An elephant's tusks can defend, or attack. An octopus uses camouflage to find food, or hide from an enemy. A Cape Fur Seal's speed and agility are valuable tools to catch a penguin, but ineffectual against a Great White Shark. A single hippopotamus holds a pride of twelve lions at bay with his sheer bulk, but backs down when faced with the piercing teeth of another hippo. With lethal weapons wielded by fearsome predators and prey, animals walk a precarious path, here among Africa's Deadliest.
Mars

2016

Mars

2016
7
The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements set in the future with documentary vérité interviews with today’s best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, illuminating how research and development is creating the space technology that will enable our first attempt at a mission to Mars.
Matildas: The World at Our Feet

2023

Matildas: The World at Our Feet

2023
7.2
This is the inspirational and intimate behind-the-scenes story of the Matildas - Australia's women's national football team working towards the World Cup on home soil. We follow the players on and off the field as they inspire the next generation.
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

2022

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

2022
8.1
Chris is on a mission to live better for longer. With the help of top scientists, he takes on six epic challenges to test mind and body to the max.
Rennervations

2023

Rennervations

2023
7.9
This four-part series embraces Jeremy Renner's lifelong passion for giving back to communities around the world by reimagining unique purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs.
The Imagineering Story

2019

The Imagineering Story

2019
8.2
Explore the past, present and future of Walt Disney Imagineering with noted filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Ms. Iwerks comes from a family with deep Disney history — her grandfather was an early Disney animator and her father is a former Imagineer — and her previous work includes profiles of Pixar Animation Studios and visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021

The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021
7
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021

Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021
7.5
As the Arctic changes faster than ever, a team of polar bear guides prepares for an epic journey; a first-ever attempt to follow the bears on the sea ice of Hudson Bay. In this high-stakes high-reward venture, they will document the secret world of bears, a mysterious and disappearing realm that is the bears key to survival. Life on the ice is a critical time for these bears. It also remains undocumented, deemed too dangerous for humans to follow, hinted at only through aerial reconnaissance and satellite collar research. The team, armed with traditional ecological knowledge and the latest 4K camera technology, will witness never- before-seen seal hunting strategies and document rapid adaptations to climate change, including whale predation and open-water hunting.
Secrets of the Whales

2021

Secrets of the Whales

2021
7.7
Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.
Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER

2014

Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER

2014
3
Dr. Susan Kelleher owns and operates one of the busiest exotic animal care practices located in South Florida, Broward Avian and Exotics Animal Hospital. “Everything but dogs and cats. If it will fit through the door, I’ll treat it!” is Dr. K’s motto. And through the door they come. Rabbits, reptiles and birds of all shapes and sizes, foxes, ferrets, fish, marsupials, and even primates.
Heartland Docs, DVM

2020

Heartland Docs, DVM

2020
7.2
In picturesque rural Nebraska, the husband and wife veterinary team of Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder cares for the region's many animals in need.
Sketchbook

2022

Sketchbook

2022
7
An intimate instructional documentary series, that takes us onto the desks and into the lives of talented artists and animators. Each episode focuses on a single artist teaching us how to draw a single iconic character from a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021

National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021
6
Follow inspiring women living in communities marred by violence, poverty, trauma, discrimination, oppression and natural disasters, and yet, against all odds, dare to dream, stand out, speak up and lead.
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

2020

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

2020
7.5
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom gives viewers a backstage pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Each episode dives into the details, unveiling the multifaceted aspects of animal care, conservation and Disney Imagineering and showcases the parks’ magnificent array of more than 300 species and 5,000-plus animals and the herculean tasks their animal care experts undertake to keep things running day and night.
Secrets of the Zoo

2018

Secrets of the Zoo

2018
8
With nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and well over 100 births each year, the team at the Columbus Zoo has no shortage of incredible drama.
Primal Survivor

2016

Primal Survivor

2016
6.8
Hazen Audel embarks on an epic trek that will mirror a traditional Berber nomad journey across the Saharan desert cauldron to an oasis.
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star

2023

BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star

2023
8.9
BTS mark its 10th anniversary as globally acclaimed 21st-century pop icons. Explore the daily lives and innermost thoughts of the seven BTS members as they pursue meaning and purpose in life.
Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020

Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020
8.8
Individuals who have recently left their traditional lifestyle behind face a challenging new world off the grid in the wilds of Alaska.