Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 19

Ladies First

2017

Ladies First

2017
7.3
An inspirational survival story of Deepika Kumari who, as a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, went in search of food, stumbled upon archery, and within 4 years became the Number One archer in the World.
Resurface

2017

Resurface

2017
6.8
A suicidal war veteran finds like-minded souls in a surf therapy program that helps traumatized soldiers heal while riding the waves.
Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville

2016

Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville

2016
5.8
Donning his signature suit and fedora, the dapper comic offers a unique spin on getting old, the presidential election and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk."
The Fab Five

2011

The Fab Five

2011
7.9
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
Babo: The Haftbefehl Story

2025

Babo: The Haftbefehl Story

2025
7
Personal interviews with Haftbefehl and those closest to him reveal the story behind the German rap icon as he takes a brutally honest look at his life.
Untold: Shooting Guards

2025

Untold: Shooting Guards

2025
6.4
What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This exposé unpacks how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in an NBA locker room.
Being Eddie

2025

Being Eddie

2025
6.9
From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.
Biggest Heist Ever

2024

Biggest Heist Ever

2024
5.9
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde — and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.
The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar

2022

The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar

2022
7.7
The murder of photographer José Luis Cabezas in the summer of 1997 deeply shakes Argentina, and ends up revealing a mafia scheme in which the political and economic powers appear to be involved.
Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall

2020

Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall

2020
7.7
Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage -- numbers from his debut LP, "Sing to Me Instead."
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?

2018

ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?

2018
6.5
Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay made a huge impact in music and his community. But friends and family still seek closure years after his unsolved murder.
Daughters

2024

Daughters

2024
7.1
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail.
Untold: Hall of Shame

2023

Untold: Hall of Shame

2023
6.7
Examine one of sports' biggest steroid scandals via interviews with the head of BALCO lab, athletes suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs and more.
Take Your Pills: Xanax

2022

Take Your Pills: Xanax

2022
6.1
A cure for some and a curse for others, widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication is examined by patients and experts in this revealing documentary.
The Witcher Bestiary Season 1, Part 2

2020

The Witcher Bestiary Season 1, Part 2

2020
6.8
Basilisks, dragons and more beasts haunt the Continent. Explore the mythologies of the mysterious monsters Geralt hunts to earn the coins tossed his way.
Searching for Sheela

2021

Searching for Sheela

2021
5.8
Journalists and fans await Ma Anand Sheela as the infamous former Rajneesh commune's spokesperson returns to India after decades for an interview tour.
What Would Sophia Loren Do?

2021

What Would Sophia Loren Do?

2021
6.7
Nancy Vincenza Kulik, an Italian-American grandmother from Fort Lee, New Jersey, has experienced many challenges and triumphs. But she always meets life's journey with love, resilience and joy, inspired in part by another Italian grandmother, movie star Sophia Loren.
Making Unorthodox

2020

Making Unorthodox

2020
7.7
Documentary about the making of the Netflix FIlm "Unorthodox"
City of Joy

2016

City of Joy

2016
7.3
The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 20 years of devastating violence. Rape has been used as a weapon of war to destroy community and access precious minerals. Congo is often referred to as “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” "City of Joy" tells a different story of the region. The film focuses on Jane, a student at a center where women who have suffered unimaginable abuse join together to become leaders. We also meet the founders of the center: a devout Congolese Doctor, a Congolese activist, and a radical N.Y. playwright. The film weaves between joy and pain as these individuals band together to demand hope in a place so often deemed hopeless.
Survive and Advance

2013

Survive and Advance

2013
7.6
Documentary exploring the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack men's basketball team's success after being the underdogs in the competitions.