Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 3

Moonage Daydream

2022

Moonage Daydream

2022
7.5
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Tell Me Who I Am

2019

Tell Me Who I Am

2019
7.3
In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.
Period. End of Sentence.

2018

Period. End of Sentence.

2018
7.8
In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.
Pamela, A Love Story

2023

Pamela, A Love Story

2023
7
In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo

2020

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo

2020
8.8
After the death of her daughter at the hand of her boyfriend, Marisela Escobedo began to fight for justice not only against the murderer but also against the corrupt Mexican judicial system.
Virunga

2014

Virunga

2014
7.9
Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
Into the Inferno

2016

Into the Inferno

2016
7
With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

2019

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

2019
6.8
While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.
Sly

2023

Sly

2023
7.2
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Pelé

2021

Pelé

2021
7.3
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
The White Helmets

2016

The White Helmets

2016
7.4
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
Our Father

2022

Our Father

2022
6.5
After a woman's at-home DNA test reveals multiple half-siblings, she discovers a shocking scheme involving donor sperm and a popular fertility doctor.
Stutz

2022

Stutz

2022
7.5
In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.
The Perfect Neighbor

2025

The Perfect Neighbor

2025
6.8
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
Audrie & Daisy

2016

Audrie & Daisy

2016
7.1
A documentary film about three cases of rape, that includes the stories of two American high school students, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman. At the time of the sexual assaults, Pott was 15 and Coleman was 14 years old. After the assaults, the victims and their families were subjected to abuse and cyberbullying.
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

2022

Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

2022
7
Investigators reveal how Boeing’s alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other.
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

2025

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

2025
6.8
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.
Britney vs. Spears

2021

Britney vs. Spears

2021
7.1
Journalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics

2020

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics

2020
6.6
Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics.
Knock Down the House

2019

Knock Down the House

2019
7.2
In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.