Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 24

Christina P: Mom Genes

2022

Christina P: Mom Genes

2022
6.8
Comedian Christina P examines the joys and drags of parenting, partnering and more through a no-nonsense Gen-X lens in this special.
100 Days with Tata

2021

100 Days with Tata

2021
7.1
During the pandemic, actor Miguel Ángel Muñoz documents his 100-plus days living in a tiny flat with his beloved Tata, 95, who becomes an Instagram star.
Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?

2021

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?

2021
7.3
An account of the life and work of the famous Mexican journalist Manuel Buendía (1926-84) that seeks to unravel his murder and the links between Mexican politics and drug trafficking.
Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark

2020

Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark

2020
5.9
This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groundbreaking night footage.
After the Raid

2019

After the Raid

2019
5.6
A large immigration raid in a small Tennessee town leaves emotional fallout as well as far-reaching questions about justice, faith and humanity.
Spelling the Dream

2020

Spelling the Dream

2020
7
Since 1999, 18 of the last 22 winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian-American, making the incredible trend one of the longest in sports history. “Breaking the Bee” is a feature-length documentary that explores and celebrates this new dynasty while following four students, ages 7 to 14, as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion.
The Guv'nor

2016

The Guv'nor

2016
6.7
A feature documentary about the life of Lenny McLean, as seen through the eyes of his only son, Jamie.
The Order of Myths

2008

The Order of Myths

2008
6.1
In 2007 Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras is celebrated... and complicated. Following a cast of characters, parades, and parties across an enduring color line, we see that beneath the surface of pageantry lies something else altogether.
It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football

2024

It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football

2024
5.7
Spanish footballers come together for the first time to relive the turbulent 2023 Women's World Cup and the kiss that overshadowed their victory.
The Dads

2023

The Dads

2023
6
On a fishing trip with Matthew Shepard's father, five disparate dads discuss their love, hopes and fears for their trans kids in this short documentary.
The Last Dolphin King

2022

The Last Dolphin King

2022
6.5
This documentary traces the career of renowned Spanish dolphin trainer José Luis Barbero and the events leading up to his shocking death in 2015.
The Witcher Bestiary Season 2

2022

The Witcher Bestiary Season 2

2022
6.8
From blood-craving bruxa to forest-dwelling leshy, from wyverns to the Wild Hunt, explore the origins of the beasties prowling Season 2 of “The Witcher.”
It Ain't Over

2023

It Ain't Over

2023
6.9
The life and times of Yankee Yogi Berra, whose unique personality and unforgettable Yogi-isms sometimes got in the way of his being recognized as one of baseball’s very greatest catchers.
Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score

2020

Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score

2020
7.2
For more than forty years, Argentinean sportsman Guillermo Vilas, a tennis legend, has tirelessly demanded that the official rankings (1973-78) be revised in order to finally be recognized as the best player in the world. Eduardo Puppo, a sports journalist, making Vilas' demand his own, fought for more than ten years against a powerful sports corporation to prove that Vilas was indeed unfairly displaced from the top of world tennis.
Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

2018

Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

2018
6.6
Celebrating Duran Duran with exclusive backstage access, interviews with the band and rare footage charting their rise to fame, and the highs and lows of their career.
Catholics vs. Convicts

2016

Catholics vs. Convicts

2016
7
On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.
Venus and Serena

2012

Venus and Serena

2012
6.1
Venus and Serena takes an honest and unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of sisters and tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams. Through the prism of one year in their lives, the film tells the untold story of how these two great stars came to be and how they struggle to stay on top.
Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

2024

Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

2024
7.3
The Mexican defender recounts wins and losses in the world of football and beyond, revealing an intimate look into his dreams, detours and determination.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024
6.2
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.
Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World

2024

Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World

2024
6.8
A teen with autism unlocks a joyous world of self-expression as she shares her voice for the first time using a letter board.