Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 26

Butterfly in the Sky

2024

Butterfly in the Sky

2024
8.2
Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.
Convergence: Courage in a Crisis

2021

Convergence: Courage in a Crisis

2021
4.8
Activists and volunteers work through the darkest days of 2020, galvanizing social change amidst chaos as governments start to fail local communities. This epic, globally spanning and deeply passionate documentary serves as a clarion call that great change can be born of crisis.
The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year

2020

The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year

2020
6.1
David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes welcome guests from Tiger King, Emily in Paris, The Queen's Gambit, and more.
Felix Lobrecht: Hype

2020

Felix Lobrecht: Hype

2020
5.8
Felix Lobrecht aims his dark humor at overly polite culture, weird laughter, the sheer awkwardness of a walking baby and more in this stand-up special.
The Claudia Kishi Club

2020

The Claudia Kishi Club

2020
5
Asian American creatives pay passionate tribute to the iconic, stereotype-busting "Baby-Sitters Club" character in this heartfelt documentary short.
The Good, The Bad, The Hungry

2019

The Good, The Bad, The Hungry

2019
6.4
Two rivals address the years of animosity that defined their careers and their shared dream of achieving greatness on the world’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
2,215

2018

2,215

2018
7.1
Thai singer Artiwara Kongmalai organises a 2215 kilometre marathon to raise money for much-needed hospital equipment, an event which takes 55 days.
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo

2025

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo

2025
8.3
A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."
500 Days of Escobar

2023

500 Days of Escobar

2023
7.6
The 500-day manhunt for Colombia's Pablo Escobar is detailed through interviews and archival images in this crime documentary.
Yintah

2024

Yintah

2024
8.2
Wet’suwet’en leaders unite in a battle against the Canadian government, corporations, and militarized law enforcement to safeguard their territory from gas and oil pipelines.
In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte Case

2022

In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte Case

2022
8.4
This documentary unveils evidence of corruption in the investigation into the murder of five people in the Narvarte neighborhood of Mexico City in 2015.
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022
6.3
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

2021

The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

2021
7.3
THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale’s lonely plight can teach us — not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other. Executive Produced with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier.
It Takes a Lunatic

2019

It Takes a Lunatic

2019
5.3
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
I'm Your Venus

2024

I'm Your Venus

2024
6.8
The two very different families of "Paris Is Burning" star Venus Xtravaganza unite to honor her and reopen her unsolved murder case.
Julia's Stepping Stones

2024

Julia's Stepping Stones

2024
6.6
Oscar-winning filmmaker Julia Reichert reflects on the social, economic and personal forces that led to her career as a pioneering documentarian.
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing

2023

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing

2023
6
Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring archival footage of iconic performers.
Call Me Kate

2023

Call Me Kate

2023
7.8
A feature documentary which captures Katharine Hepburn's spirit and determination, exploring her story using her own words, through a combination of hours of previously hidden and intimate audio tapes, video and photographic archive.
The Bad Family

2021

The Bad Family

2021
5.9
During his 48-hour leave from prison, Andrés meets his inseparable group of friends for a weekend of partying and reflection on freedom and identity.
The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo

2022

The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo

2022
6.6
16-year-old Yuguo, who has a passion for Eastern European romantic poetry, makes a pilgrimage from his home in China to the foothills of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains.