Top Rated Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 7

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023
7.7
Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.
Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth

2021

Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth

2021
6.6
Chris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory

2026

Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory

2026
7.2
Bertie arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He’s here to film the fastest land animal on Earth: the cheetah. As he gets close to a mother caring for her tiny cubs and a young group of males executing phenomenal hunts as a team, he learns about the unexpected challenges the species endures.
The Real Black Panther

2020

The Real Black Panther

2020
7
In the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, there is a kingdom named Kabini, which is home to a rogue confederation of animal tribes vying for dominance. But, a lone black panther named Saya is challenging the status quo by staking his claim to the throne.
A Celebration of the Music from Coco

2020

A Celebration of the Music from Coco

2020
7
Remember and relive the songs that moved you from the movie Coco.
Giants of the Deep Blue

2017

Giants of the Deep Blue

2017
6.4
Pre-historic giants roam the world's oceans. Go beneath the surface of the sea for an extraordinary look & listen at these majestic creatures, as we explore their social behavior & hunting strategies.
Man in Space

1955

Man in Space

1955
6.7
With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.
Sea Lions of the Galapagos

2025

Sea Lions of the Galapagos

2025
7.8
Follow Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who's learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
Sally

2025

Sally

2025
7.7
Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023
6.4
Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they recount how “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was conceived, shaped, and delivered to the world. And stand alongside the cast and crew in the emotional final moments of the shoot as they bid farewell to each other, and close this chapter in the saga of Peter Quill and his loveable band of misfit-warriors.
The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

2019

The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

2019
7
In this gripping investigation, archaeologist Pepi Papakosta is on a hunt for Alexander the Great's lost tomb, and she makes an extraordinary discovery.
The '85 Bears

2016

The '85 Bears

2016
7.1
30 years after the 1985 Chicago Bears ran roughshod over the rest of the NFL en route to winning the only Super Bowl title in franchise history, they remain one of the most legendary teams in league history. From their dominating defense to their swaggering offense and their firebrand of a head coach, the Bears of that vintage team were a force to be reckoned with, and it’s easy to see why their legacy has remained strong. Big personalities like Mike Ditka and Jim McMahon, combined with the ferocious attitudes of players like Mike Singletary and Steve McMichael made for a volatile mix that ended up carrying the Bears to a 15-1 record and to an emphatic victory in Super Bowl XX.
Water Birds

1952

Water Birds

1952
6.8
Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue wilderness of the vast oceans, to experience the beauty and variety of their majestic birds, each perfectly designed for its habitat. It won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
Beaver Valley

1950

Beaver Valley

1950
6.7
The film depicts a young male beaver who must defend his new family against hungry predators, mischievous river otters, and the ever-impending threat of winter.
Secrets of Life

1956

Secrets of Life

1956
7.1
A feature-length documentary showing the changing world of nature, the sky, the sea, the sun, planets, insects and volcanic action. A story of nature's strange and intricate designs for survival and her many methods of perpetuating life.
Buried Truth of the Maya

2020

Buried Truth of the Maya

2020
6.7
Maya legend tells us that there is a hidden underground cave below Chichen Itza, now high tech archaeologists are here to find the buried truth.
Mars: One Day on the Red Planet

2020

Mars: One Day on the Red Planet

2020
6.7
An epic journey around Mars — built from real satellite and rover data — revealing the red planet as you’ve never seen it before.
Expedition Amelia

2019

Expedition Amelia

2019
6.7
Explorer Robert Ballard sets out to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance as he and a team of experts travel to the remote Pacific atoll named Nikumaroro in search of her final resting place.
Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity

2016

Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity

2016
7.8
Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity brings to life one of the greatest sagas of the Space Age, the epic adventures of Spirit and Opportunity, the rovers that saved NASA's Mars program after a string of failures in the 1990's.
Nature's Half Acre

1951

Nature's Half Acre

1951
7.2
The strange and wonderful world that lies beneath our feet, under leaf, log and rock, peopled by millions of weird and fascinating creatures. Released theatrically alongside Alice In Wonderland.