Top Rated Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 11

America's Heart & Soul

2004

America's Heart & Soul

2004
4.9
Filmmaker Louis Schwartzberg hits the road to capture America's people and its natural beauty. sea to shining sea, from amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, it's not merely the land that makes America beautiful -- it's her people. Captured with stunning cinematography, AMERICA'S HEART & SOUL takes you on a journey that weaves across this great nation, revealing a rich tapestry of ordinary people living extraordinary lives as they follow their dreams with the freedom of spirit that's uniquely American. From the Vermont dairy farmer, to the blind mountain climber, to the father and son marathon runners, their inspiring stories are as different as can be -- passionate, colorful, courageous, funny, touching.
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas

2025

Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas

2025
6.6
Kevin Costner hosts this special exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ's birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Megastructures: Real Madrid Super Stadium

2024

Megastructures: Real Madrid Super Stadium

2024
6.3
Real Madrid, the football club with the most Champions League titles, is undertaking a unique renovation of its stadium. The new Santiago Bernabéu will have a metallic facade, retractable roof, 360º video scoreboard, and a logistics ring. It will be the first stadium to store the pitch underground with a revolutionary system, all while continuing to host matches, pushing engineering to the limit.
Clotilda: The Return Home

2024

Clotilda: The Return Home

2024
3.6
Descendants of Cudjo Lewis and Gumpa Lee, survivors of the last American slave ship, embark on a journey to fulfill their ancestors' dream of returning to their ancestral home, accompanied by National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts.
Fly

2024

Fly

2024
7.1
Over seven years, three couples involved in the extreme sport of BASE jumping test the limits of love and life itself. Risking everything for the thrill of the jump, their dedication is put to the ultimate test.
Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

2022

Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

2022
5.9
Feature documentary on the life and career of Tony winner Idina Menzel, culminating in her headlining a concert at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City after a nationwide tour.
Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship

2022

Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship

2022
4.4
This new documentary special is about the most intact slave shipwreck found to date and the only one for which we know the full story of the voyage, the passengers and their descendants.
King Tut In Color

2021

King Tut In Color

2021
6.4
The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb is revealed for the first time in color, thanks to colorization of black-and-white newsreel and photographs.
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress

2021

The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress

2021
4.9
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress follows the new presidential aircraft's creation, diving into how it transformed into a top-secret command center.
Akashinga: The Brave Ones

2020

Akashinga: The Brave Ones

2020
5.1
Single mothers, abandoned wives and survivors of sexual and domestic violence enroll in an intense training selection to join rangers protecting elephants from poachers across Africa.
Chasing the Equinox

2019

Chasing the Equinox

2019
7.3
The ancients hid the secrets of their incredible knowledge of astronomy in their temples and palaces, built to align with the sun, on the same day, all over the world. Revealing our species' obsession with the sun, across thousands of years and every continent, this is architectural magic on a cosmic scale.
Secrets of Christ's Tomb

2017

Secrets of Christ's Tomb

2017
7.1
We follow leading experts on a quest to unlock the mysteries surrounding the tomb of Christ, using the latest scientific techniques to restore the Aedicula housing the tomb.
Planet of the Birds

2018

Planet of the Birds

2018
8
From the North Pole to remote islands, birds can live almost anywhere. How do these resilient animals thrive in such different environments? They have become hardy and versatile through their bodies, feathers, movements, and songs. In this global birding tour, we learn about these nomads of the sky.
The U Part 2

2014

The U Part 2

2014
7.7
Part 2 picks up where the original film left off, with the program trying to recover from the devastation left by NCAA sanctions and scandals that had some calling for the school to drop football. The Hurricanes rose from those ashes to win another national championship, only to face new controversies when a booster used a Ponzi scheme to win favor with the program.
Journey to Shark Eden

2010

Journey to Shark Eden

2010
7.6
Far from civilization, a team of scientists, led by Dr. Enric Sala and joined by Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay, search in a wilderness of waves for ancient secrets and living treasures. In the most comprehensive survey ever attempted, our scientists discover a hidden world found no where else on earth. Full of coral, fish, and, especially, sharks - this is a world where predators outnumber prey. What they find could change our understanding of coral reefs forever. Enric Sala and his team search for the key to save our planet's reefs... in a hidden paradise called Shark Eden.
Love+War

2025

Love+War

2025
6
Pulitzer Prize-winning conflict photojournalist Lynsey Addario reflects on a career working in some of the world's most dangerous war zones, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Madu

2024

Madu

2024
7.8
From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos, finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dream is suddenly within reach. His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and ultimately, his search for belonging.
Christmas with Walt Disney

2009

Christmas with Walt Disney

2009
6.5
In a Walt Disney Family Museum original production directed by Don Hahn, view Disney family home movies and holiday segments from Walt’s shorts and feature films as Walt’s daughter, Diane, shares her Christmas memories alongside Disney family home movies, holiday segments classic Disney films, and vintage Disneyland footage.
Return of the White Shark

2023

Return of the White Shark

2023
8.3
Hundreds of great white sharks have recently appeared on the doorstep of one of America’s most popular tourist destinations, hunting in ways never documented before. To understand why the sharks are here and what this means for Cape Cod, a team of scientists are studying this new phenomenon to try to keep people safe. Are the sharks changing the natural ecosystem … or restoring it?
Pride From Above

2023

Pride From Above

2023
6.8
With exclusive access to some of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ culture, we deliver a new perspective on Pride - from the air. We’ll reveal the historic activism, fearless creativity and logistical ingenuity required to pull off these technicoloured festivals of hope.