Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Disney Plus - Page 8

Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020

Life Below Zero: Next Generation

2020
8.8
Individuals who have recently left their traditional lifestyle behind face a challenging new world off the grid in the wilds of Alaska.
Becoming

2020

Becoming

2020
5.8
The origin stories of 10 athletes, entertainers, and musicians. Each episode centers around a visit to the celebrity’s hometown, touring important locations central to their upbringing. A supporting cast of family members, coaches, teachers, mentors and friends are interviewed, sharing rarely heard anecdotes and insights into the star’s “becoming” story.
Heartland Docs, DVM

2020

Heartland Docs, DVM

2020
6.7
In picturesque rural Nebraska, the husband and wife veterinary team of Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder cares for the region's many animals in need.
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa

2020

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa

2020
9.5
Embrace the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals.
Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019
6.8
irected by François Pomès, this two-part documentary chronicles the epic adventure of the Apollo space program, which included both tragic setbacks and historic successes. The first phase takes place against a backdrop of the Cold War, from the disaster of the Apollo 1 mission to the triumph of the Apollo 8 mission. The last stage culminates with the Apollo 11 space flight which landed American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. With full-color archival images and 3D reenactments of the mission's key stages, this immersive account details the journey of the men and women who contributed to the celebrated Apollo 11 mission.
Ancient Top 10

2016

Ancient Top 10

2016
8.3
Ancient Top 10 is a smart, fun countdown that details how ancient technology worked, how surprisingly advanced it was, and how it was kind of awesome!
The Eleven

2017

The Eleven

2017
6.7
Follow investigators as they reexamine the murders of eleven teenage girls in and around Galveston County, Texas after discovering a confession letter from current inmate and convicted murderer Edward Harold Bell.
Animal Fight Night

2013

Animal Fight Night

2013
6.7
Featuring battles between some of the biggest and baddest fighters of the animal kingdom and some of the most surprising, revealing the extraordinary motivations and strategies that fuel each incredible brawl.
Underworld, Inc.

2015

Underworld, Inc.

2015
7.2
The black market can be brutal, exploitative, corrupt. Nothing is off-limits; everything is for sale. And what you buy may not be what it seems. But it's an industry estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. alone. Join the suppliers, sellers, customers, and the law enforcement officials trying to keep it in check as they share their experience of a hidden world that touches us all.
Animal ER

2016

Animal ER

2016
8.2
Follow the highly trained doctors and staff of Houston’s Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as they perform high-end, specialized veterinary medicine on domestic and exotic animals. Watch as they perform a double root canal on a Chimpanzee, a life-saving hysterectomy on a Bengal tiger, and dental surgery to restore functional living to a police dog.
My Ghost Story

2010

My Ghost Story

2010
4.7
Ordinary people reveal their terrifying experiences with the paranormal through photographs, audio recordings, video evidence and chilling reenactments.
Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

2025

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

2025
6
This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols

2025

Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols

2025
6.6
A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.
American Godfathers: The Five Families

2024

American Godfathers: The Five Families

2024
8.4
Explore five powerful New York Mafia families, who ran organized crime in America.
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024

Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024
8.8
An authentic, raw and revealing look at Gypsy’s new life on the outside.
Daughters of the Cult

2024

Daughters of the Cult

2024
5.4
A deep-dive into the history of a splinter group of Mormon fundamentalist cult members who perpetrate a deadly wave of violence and abuse for decades in the name of their fanatical prophet, Ervil LeBaron.
Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin

2023

Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin

2023
7.4
Albert Lin adventures to the ends of the earth, using advanced technology to strip back the layers of time and reveal ancient lost cities.
The Mega-Brands That Built America

2023

The Mega-Brands That Built America

2023
8.4
The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.
My Strange Arrest

2023

My Strange Arrest

2023
6.4
An in-depth look at the people who were arrested for allegedly committing some of the weirdest, wildest and most bizarre crimes ever, digging beyond the headlines and the viral videos to take a look at the incidents and consequences, hearing the stories from the accused, the arresting officers and eye witnesses. These are bizarre crimes with real-life ramifications.
FDR

2023

FDR

2023
6.8
The three-part miniseries chronicles the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States.