Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 31

Youth v Gov

2020

Youth v Gov

2020
5.5
How can we bring accountability over the climate crisis? This inspiring story of youth activism documents 21 activists from across the nation as they file a groundbreaking lawsuit against the United States. The case reveals evidence that the government has endangered their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property by acting over six decades to create the climate crisis. Youth v Gov, produced by the company behind acclaimed films such as The Ivory Game and Step, shows the power of young people to lead.
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

2018

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

2018
6
Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt stories.
Dining with the Kapoors

2025

Dining with the Kapoors

2025
1
This special offers a rare glimpse into the Kapoors, Hindi cinema's first family, over an afternoon of conversation, nostalgia and homemade delicacies.
Sangre del Toro

2025

Sangre del Toro

2025
6
Director Guillermo del Toro journeys through a labyrinth of childhood memories, cultural myths and monsters to reveal the origins of his visionary films.
A Queen’s Runway

2025

A Queen’s Runway

2025
4
Behind the crown and beyond the glamour, ambitious hopefuls chase their Miss Universe Philippines dreams, facing fierce competition and great sacrifice.
Uncredited: The Story of Passinho

2025

Uncredited: The Story of Passinho

2025
6
A Brazilian street dancer training for a major contest dives deep into a culture that's given a voice to countless dancers.
My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney

2024

My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney

2024
7.5
John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss addiction, fatherhood and the state of stand-up comedy.
Voices

2025

Voices

2025
7.5
In the turmoil of the Jeju 4.3 incident, Jeju Island witnessed the loss of an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 lives, with women constituting a significant yet often unrecognized proportion of the victims. This documentary illuminates the once-shrouded experiences of these women, led by a dedicated Jeju 4.3 researcher.
Sue Bird: In the Clutch

2024

Sue Bird: In the Clutch

2024
9
In her 21-year professional career, WNBA basketball legend Sue Bird has won five Olympic gold medals and become the most successful point guard to ever play the game. Alongside her fiancée, U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Sue confronts her next challenge: retiring from the only life she’s ever known.
Open Heart

2023

Open Heart

2023
7
An intimate profile of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist's struggles to return to hockey after heart surgery.
UnBroken

2025

UnBroken

2025
4
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped Nazi Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers.
Black Sunshine Baby

2023

Black Sunshine Baby

2023
6
Family memories and personal art movingly portray author and motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary's journey with an immune disorder and terminal illness.
The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution

2023

The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution

2023
5
The New Americans is a visceral, meme-driven journey at the intersection of finance, media, and extremism, which uncovers the connection between the Gamestop squeeze and the Jan 6th Insurrection and reveals explosive possibilities of our digital future.
Kim Kwang Seok, an Unfinished Story

2022

Kim Kwang Seok, an Unfinished Story

2022
1.5
On October 23, 1992, there was an improvised performance in the small auditorium of Washington in St. Louis, USA, without a separate stage and fancy equipment or effects. With the front floor of the small auditorium as the stage, there are only small lights, props, and various lines that illuminate the stage in front with a chair and an amplifier.
What Are The Odds?

2021

What Are The Odds?

2021
6
The mostly true story of seven friends mortgaging the future to rock in the present... a film by Fiona Woodman featuring footage from Alien Boy and Cool Original's summer 2019 "Never Stop Hanging Out Tour"
Edis Starlight

2021

Edis Starlight

2021
6.8
Rising star Edis's career journey with ups and downs.
Flip a Coin: One Ok Rock Documentary

2021

Flip a Coin: One Ok Rock Documentary

2021
7
Unable to tour in 2020, the members of ONE OK ROCK work for months to put on an online concert that matches the energy of their in-person shows.
Ratones Paranoicos: The Band That Rocked Argentina

2019

Ratones Paranoicos: The Band That Rocked Argentina

2019
4.5
The irrepressible Ratones Paranoicos, Argentina's most enduring rock band, are featured in vintage concert and backstage footage as their story's told.
André and His Olive Tree

2020

André and His Olive Tree

2020
3.5
Chef André Chiang is returning his Michelin stars, and has publicly declared that he is returning to his roots after 30 years. What would make him do so? How does the perfectionist define success? What haunts him at night? Following Chef André weeks before he officially closes his restaurant, we chart his emotional journey, and dive into nostalgic elements of his life. From how he first fell in love with cooking as a result of his mother’s influence, to the challenges that he faced when he first learnt cooking in France, we tell the story of a passionate and determined individual, now ready for the next season of his life.
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

2019

Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

2019
4.5
Mixing archival footage with interviews, this film celebrates one of Los Angeles's most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s.