You will find a complete overview of all Netflix documentaries below. Netflix's content is updated with several new documentaries every week. Currently, the best rated title in this category, with a rating of 4.75, is Planet Earth II.
11 November 2019 | Show | 2019
From the attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage.
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8 November 2019 | Show | 2019
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
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1 November 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 40 minutes
In this documentary, survivors recall the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire, which razed the town of Paradise and became California’s deadliest wildfire.
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31 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 13 minutes
Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."
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29 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 19 minutes
In an ancient sport traditionally reserved for men, 20-year-old female sumo prodigy Hiyori attempts to revolutionize Japan’s national pastime.
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29 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 28 minutes
This documentary captures the joy and heartbreak of families separated by the U.S.-Mexico border sharing a short but bittersweet reunion in 2018.
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29 October 2019 | Show | 2018
In a talk show straight from the heart, actor and producer Reese Witherspoon visits with groundbreaking women to discuss their inspiring journeys.
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25 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 126 minutes
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
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24 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 51 minutes
From ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing im-peck-able courtship routines, birds in paradise flaunt their best moves in hopes of landing a mate.
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24 October 2019 | Show | 2019
Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.
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22 October 2019 | Show | 2019
In this documentary series on the tangled history of allegations against musician R. Kelly, women give detailed accounts of sexual and mental abuse.
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22 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 66 minutes
Jenny Slate's first stand-up special is a mix of stage time, funny stories about adulthood and conversations with family in her childhood home.
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18 October 2019 | Show | 2019
From eradicating disease to selecting a child’s traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.
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18 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 85 minutes
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.
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16 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 21 minutes
Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.
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16 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 85 minutes
Special Forces trainer James Wilks asks elite athletes to compare the merits of meat, protein and plants for building strength. Spoiler: plants win.
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16 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 77 minutes
Fans, experts and creators of the "League of Legends" detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.
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15 October 2019 | Show | 2019
From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains.
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11 October 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 99 minutes
This moving documentary brings World War I to life for new generations through eyewitness accounts and vividly restored and colorized footage.
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3 October 2019 | Show | 2019
Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.
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