Top Rated Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 7

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.
Back to the Titanic

2020

Back to the Titanic

2020
6.5
Back to the Titanic documents the first manned dives to Titanic in nearly 15 years. New footage reveals fresh decay and sheds light on the ship’s future.
Into the Grand Canyon

2019

Into the Grand Canyon

2019
7.7
Two journalists traverse the Grand Canyon by foot, hoping this 750-mile walk will help them better understand one of America's most revered landscapes and the threats poised to alter it forever.
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.
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.
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.
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
6.8
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.
Sea Lions of the Galapagos

2025

Sea Lions of the Galapagos

2025
7.9
Follow Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who's learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
The Real Black Panther

2020

The Real Black Panther

2020
6.9
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.
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.
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.
Tiger

2024

Tiger

2024
8
Journey alongside a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India.
Sally

2025

Sally

2025
8.1
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.
Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

2023

Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

2023
7.3
Pixar director Peter Sohn takes viewers on a humorous personal journey through the inspiration behind Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Elemental.” “Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental” traces his parents’ voyage from Korea to New York, explores his dad’s former grocery shop in the heart of the Bronx, and delves into his choice of a career in animation, rather than the family business.
Something's Coming: West Side Story

2021

Something's Coming: West Side Story

2021
7.5
Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see one of the last interviews with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.
The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

2019

The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

2019
7.2
In this gripping investigation, archaeologist Pepi Papakosta is on a hunt for Alexander the Great's lost tomb, and she makes an extraordinary discovery.
Ghost of the Mountains

2017

Ghost of the Mountains

2017
7
Disneynature's international team of filmmakers travel to the mountains of China to find and film the elusive snow leopard on the highest plateau on Earth, while enduring brutal weather and unsettled terrain.
Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity

2016

Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity

2016
8.3
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.