Top Rated Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 9

Einstein and the Bomb

2024

Einstein and the Bomb

2024
6
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018
7.5
The remarkable life story of the pre-war Polish artist Stanislav Szukalski, documented by the American friends he made late in life.
End Game

2018

End Game

2018
7.1
Filmed and edited in intimate vérité style, this movie follows visionary medical practitioners who are working on the cutting edge of life and death and are dedicated to changing our thinking about both.
Ilary Blasi: The One and Only

2023

Ilary Blasi: The One and Only

2023
5.7
In this documentary, Ilary Blasi shares the emotional and powerful story of the much-discussed end of her marriage.
Enter the Anime

2019

Enter the Anime

2019
5.3
What is anime? Through deep-dives with notable masterminds of this electrifying genre, this fast-paced documentary seeks to find the answers.
The Trader

2018

The Trader

2018
6.7
A traveling trader provides a window into rural life in the Republic of Georgia, where potatoes are currency and ambition is crushed by poverty.
Will & Harper

2024

Will & Harper

2024
7.4
When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.
Studio 54

2018

Studio 54

2018
6.4
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

2017

Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

2017
7.2
Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.
WHAM!

2023

WHAM!

2023
7.4
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.
Three Songs for Benazir

2021

Three Songs for Benazir

2021
6.2
The story of Shaista, a young man who—newly married to Benazir and living in a camp for displaced persons in Kabul—struggles to balance his dreams of being the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of starting a family. Even as Shaista’s love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.
Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert

2020

Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert

2020
8
In his hometown of Toronto, Shawn Mendes pours his heart out on stage with a live performance in a stadium packed with adoring fans.
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

2016

Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

2016
6.6
Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date.
Bigflo & Oli: Hip Hop Frenzy

2020

Bigflo & Oli: Hip Hop Frenzy

2020
7
Go backstage with French rap duo Bigflo & Oli in this intimate music documentary, then join the superstar siblings as they embark on a major tour.
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

2018

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

2018
6.5
Comedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist, Jeff Babko, at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

2022

Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

2022
6.2
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

2022

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

2022
6.3
Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary uncovers new layers of his wild years on the run.
The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022

The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022
6.3
She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixon to keep her quiet. Until now.
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

2020

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

2020
7.3
Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.
The Bleeding Edge

2018

The Bleeding Edge

2018
6.8
Each year in the United States, unparalleled innovations in medical diagnostics, treatment, and technology hit the market. But when the same devices designed to save patients end up harming them, who is accountable?