Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 13

Nail Bomber: Manhunt

2021

Nail Bomber: Manhunt

2021
6.5
This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator. He terrorized a city, seeking to ignite a race war but justice was served by those who wouldn't let his hate win.
Our Planet: Behind the Scenes

2019

Our Planet: Behind the Scenes

2019
7.6
Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.
Ghosts of Sugar Land

2019

Ghosts of Sugar Land

2019
5.7
Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019
6.9
This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.
Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids

2016

Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids

2016
7.4
In January 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the final nights of the "20/20 Experience World Tour", director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.
Cocaine Cowboys 2

2008

Cocaine Cowboys 2

2008
6.7
Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the "Cocaine Godmother" Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison. Six months later, Cosby is a multi-millionaire, Blanco's lover, and the head of her $40 million a year cocaine business.
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

2026

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

2026
7.1
Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material in this documentary.
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

2024

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

2024
6.7
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
Unknown: Cave of Bones

2023

Unknown: Cave of Bones

2023
7.4
Scientists examine underground clues from over 250,000 years ago that raise questions about our early relatives — and what it truly means to be human.
Untold: Crime & Penalties

2021

Untold: Crime & Penalties

2021
7.1
They were the bad boys of hockey — a team bought by a man with mob ties, run by his 17-year-old son, and with a rep for being as violent as they were good.
Murder by the Coast

2021

Murder by the Coast

2021
6.4
In 1999, teen Rocío Wanninkhof is murdered. Her mother's ex-partner, Dolores Vázquez, is suspected. Did she do it? A second victim reveals the truth.
Strip Down, Rise Up

2021

Strip Down, Rise Up

2021
6.5
The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.
Springsteen on Broadway

2018

Springsteen on Broadway

2018
7.9
Bruce Springsteen shares personal stories from his life and acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs in an intimate one-man show.
Apocalypse in the Tropics

2025

Apocalypse in the Tropics

2025
7.6
When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
Apollo 13: Survival

2024

Apollo 13: Survival

2024
7.2
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023
7.1
Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.
Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

2023

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

2023
7.6
An intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard

2022

Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard

2022
7.4
Upstart payment firm Wirecard wowed the financial industry with its runaway success — until a tenacious team of journalists exposed massive fraud.
Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1

2022

Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1

2022
7.1
Inspired by New York City streetball, influential brand AND1 turned local legends on the court into international icons. So why did it come to an end?
The Two Escobars

2010

The Two Escobars

2010
7.3
Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.