Top Rated Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 4

MARS: Inside SpaceX

2018

MARS: Inside SpaceX

2018
7.5
The inside story of SpaceX's plan to get humanity to Mars, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of the world's most revolutionary companies. A behind-the-scenes journey with Elon Musk and his engineers as they persevere amidst both disheartening setbacks and huge triumphs to advance the space industry faster than we ever thought possible.
Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024
7.8
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Atlantis Rising

2017

Atlantis Rising

2017
6
James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.
Beatles '64

2024

Beatles '64

2024
6.6
Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.
Elton John: Never Too Late

2024

Elton John: Never Too Late

2024
6.6
Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
The Last Repair Shop

2024

The Last Repair Shop

2024
7.5
In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

2022

Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

2022
6.9
A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.
Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019
7.3
National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
Wings of Life

2011

Wings of Life

2011
7.1
A beautiful love story in danger. Our future depends on an amazing love story between the flowers and fauna consisting of bees, butterflies, birds and bats, which allow these species to reproduce. Delicate and graceful, the flowers are not content to be the ultimate symbol of beauty. On the contrary, their vibrant colors and their exotic flavors are so many wonders that attract pollinators and drunk with desire. All these animals are involved in a complex dance of seduction on which one third of our crops, a dance without which we could survive ... Pollen presents the unsung heroes of the global food chain. Their fantastic worlds are full of stories, drama and beauty. While a fragile and threatened, essential for the balance of the planet, it should now actively protect ...
Frank and Ollie

1995

Frank and Ollie

1995
7.4
Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009
7.3
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025
7.5
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ms. Marvel

2022

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ms. Marvel

2022
6.8
Go behind-the-scenes every step of the way with immersive footage from the making of the series, along with insightful interviews on set from the cast and crew of Ms. Marvel as we watch Iman Vellani and her character, Kamala Khan, become the fan-favorite superhero right before our eyes.
The African Lion

1955

The African Lion

1955
7
Part of Disney's True-Life Adventures series, this film focuses on the lives of lions in Africa.
Roving Mars

2006

Roving Mars

2006
7.2
Join the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity for an awe-inspiring journey to the surface of the mysterious red planet.
Titanic: The Digital Resurrection

2025

Titanic: The Digital Resurrection

2025
7.9
Using cutting-edge scanning technology and state-of-the-art CGI, a team of experts creates the first high-resolution 3D digital twin of the Titanic wreck. Through a groundbreaking immersive investigation, they uncover the ship’s final moments, shedding light on the acts of heroism and cowardice aboard—and revealing the true story behind the sinking of the “unsinkable” ship.
The Beach Boys

2024

The Beach Boys

2024
6.6
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó

2024

Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó

2024
7
A multigenerational story celebrating director Sean Wang's two grandmothers, one on his father's side and the other on his mother's side.
The Vanishing Prairie

1954

The Vanishing Prairie

1954
7.2
Story of the American Prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed.
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

2021

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

2021
6.9
Explore the Disney+ series of the MCU—past, present and future!