Top Rated Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 15

Maui Shark Mystery

2022

Maui Shark Mystery

2022
8.7
Every year tiger sharks gather in big numbers in Maui. What’s the cause? It’s a mystery that’s a decade in the making. Now, a team of fearless shark scientists gets hands-on with one of the ocean’s largest predators to find out. That means free diving, face-to-face and unprotected. But these young women will do whatever it takes to get the data they need to crack the case.
Shark Side of the Moon

2022

Shark Side of the Moon

2022
6.3
The moon has an impact on animal species around the globe, but there’s never been a connection drawn between the lunar cycle and sharks. One scientist thinks the moon plays an important role in the migration and life cycle of the scalloped hammerhead, and he’s on a mission to see if his hypothesis is true. If there’s a tie between the hammerhead shark and the moon, there could be a tie with other shark species as well … with a profound impact on both shark science and conservation.
Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home

2022

Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home

2022
6.7
In Kenya's Rift Valley province, giraffes have been reintroduced as part of a project, but animal rights activists, veterinarians and community representatives have to help the small herd when problems arise.
Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

2024

Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

2024
3.7
The untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few short years. Having gained exclusive rights to a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife alongside access to his closest friends and family, the doc is described by the filmmakers as a culture-defining special that humanizes ODB as a man, a father and a husband like never before. It explores how Russell Tyrone Jones created Ol' Dirty Bastard, a Hip Hop alter ego superhero that would ultimately consume him.
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

2022

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

2022
6
Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
The Way of the Cheetah

2022

The Way of the Cheetah

2022
5.2
This not to be missed story by award-winning filmmakers, conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, takes through how Immani protects her four cubs from predators in deadly Kenyan terrain.
World's Most Dangerous Shark?

2021

World's Most Dangerous Shark?

2021
6
The Great White has a scary reputation, but Explorer Jacques Cousteau called the Oceanic White Tip “The most dangerous of all sharks…" Was he right?
Most Wanted Sharks

2020

Most Wanted Sharks

2020
6.7
Whether it's the biggest great white, the most photographed tiger shark, or the shark known for jumping 100 feet up out of the water, we're diving into the stories of the greatest shark stars of all time.
Secrets of the Bull Shark

2020

Secrets of the Bull Shark

2020
8
We know Bull Sharks swim upriver and we know they hunt in the sea. But we've never been able to see it all like this. We see them attack and consume other sharks. We watch their shady hunts in the deep. We follow them up freshwater rivers to pupping grounds. We see them hunt shoals of fish from drones above and we watch as they clash with hippos and crocodiles.
Shark Gangs

2021

Shark Gangs

2021
5.3
Scientists have discovered and investigate the reason behind the behavior of sharks swimming around in gangs even though they are viewed as solitary predators.
Rogue Shark

2021

Rogue Shark

2021
5
A series of shark attacks that happened in the same patch of ocean, the remote islands of the Whitsunday in Australia.
What the Shark?

2020

What the Shark?

2020
6.7
A look at sharks living deep in the ocean, where extreme adaptation is critical to survival.
America's Greatest Animals

2012

America's Greatest Animals

2012
8.3
America's Greatest Animals takes us across North America on a revelatory mission: which of the continent's landmark creatures deserve to make the list?
How Dogs Got Their Shapes

2016

How Dogs Got Their Shapes

2016
7
With many breeds and countless variations, canines are one of the most diverse species on Earth. From ears to tails, coats to paws, every part of their bodies is uniquely structured to serve a purpose. How Dogs Got Their Shapes shines a light on a variety of canine shapes to explain how each aspect plays a pivotal role in the evolution, history, and behavior of distinct dog breeds.
Great Shark Chow Down

2019

Great Shark Chow Down

2019
8
The world's leading scientists and cinematographers relive 5 extraordinary shark feeding events. From being surrounded at night by 700 grey reek sharks, a 300-strong gathering of blacktip, dusky and bronze sharks feeding on thousands of bait fish, to the spectacular sight of more than 200 blue sharks feeding on the carcass of a seven ton whale; the Great Shark Chow Down is an epic celebration of sharks from around the world.
Cannibal Sharks

2019

Cannibal Sharks

2019
5.7
Drawing on spectacular UGC from around the world, Cannibal Sharks pulls in two of the world’s leading shark experts, Dr Mark Meekan and Dr Mike Heithaus, to unpack and analyze the mounting evidence that shark-on-shark attacks happen a lot more than we ever realized.
Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise

2012

Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise

2012
5
Tim Laman a photographer for National Geographic and ornithologist Ed Scholes have been traveling to some of the most remote jungles the world has to offer in search of observing and photographing all 39 species of tropical bird. This particular group of birds are entitled as the “Birds of Paradise” and can be found in some of the last truly wild locations of New Guinea.
Pixar Pal-A-Round | Disneyland Resort

2025

Pixar Pal-A-Round | Disneyland Resort

2025
3.5
Ready for a Disney kind of joy? Step aboard the Pixar Pal-A-Round Ferris Wheel in this aerial Point of View ride-along from one of the non-swinging gondolas. Soar above Disney California Adventure® Park and see all the twinkling lights below! With views as bright as Joy's smile and charm straight out of Andy's toy chest, it's a great moment to soak in the Disney joy and Pixar splendor, from every attraction to each shimmering light. As part of the Disneyland® Resort 70th Celebration, this spin in the sky gives you a chance to take a moment and enjoy the view.
Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort

2025

Incredicoaster | Disneyland Resort

2025
3.5
Jack-Jack's gone wild and you're along for the ride! Join the Parr family in this Point of View dash through the Incredicoaster, where superspeed, lasers, and cookie-powered chaos collide. It's a nonstop thrill straight from The Incredibles and a highlight of the Disneyland® Resort 70th Celebration. And remember... No capes!
Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland Resort

2025

Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland Resort

2025
3.5
Grab your party shoes and hold onto your beignets because something magical's cookin'! Embark on a thrilling water ride through the bayou with Princess Tiana, Ray, Mama Odie and gator pal Louis. From glowing fireflies and jazzy critters to the sweetest celebration this side of the Mississippi, for the Disneyland® Resort 70th Celebration we want you to experience this musical journey with all of its twists, turns and festive fun like never before! Seven decades of storytelling crescendos with a 50-foot drop and a swingin' soiree! But don't worry, you won't get wet in this immersive Point of View ride along.