Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 17
Extremis
2016
Extremis
2016
star 7A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.To Kill a Tiger
2023
To Kill a Tiger
2023
star 7.5Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.Our Planet: Behind The Scenes
2019
star 7.6Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.Father Soldier Son
2020
Father Soldier Son
2020
star 6.5When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
2018
star 7.5The remarkable life story of the pre-war Polish artist Stanislav Szukalski, documented by the American friends he made late in life.Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)
2023
star 7.5In 1968, art students Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell made a trippy photo collage for their musician friends Syd, David and Roger. The resulting album and album cover, A Saucerful of Secrets, helped launch two careers: that of Pink Floyd, one of the 70s megabands, and of Hipgnosis, which, over the course of the next 25 years, designed a stream of iconic album covers.GEN HOSHINO STADIUM TOUR "POP VIRUS"
2019
star 7Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino takes the stage at the sold out Tokyo Dome in his highly anticipated 2019 Pop Virus dome tour.Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case
2020
star 6.5In 2016, a young Austrialian filmmaker began documenting amateur inventor Peter Madsen. One year in, Madsen brutally murdered Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine. An unprecedented revelation of a killer and the journey his young helpers take as they reckon with their own complicity and prepare to testify.Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark
2020
star 5.9This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groundbreaking night footage.ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff
2018
star 6.8In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?The Good, The Bad, The Hungry
2019
star 6.3Two rivals address the years of animosity that defined their careers and their shared dream of achieving greatness on the world’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.Untold: The Race of the Century
2022
star 7.4The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America's Cup.Trevor Noah: Where Was I
2023
star 5.9Trevor Noah recounts his amusing travels around the world, from foreign national anthems to different cultural norms.Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now
2023
star 7.5An intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.El Pepe: A Supreme Life
2019
star 7.3A documentary on the life of Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter José Mujica.Kangaroo Valley
2022
Kangaroo Valley
2022
star 6.8Journey to a secret valley in Australia, where a nervous baby kangaroo named Mala faces hungry dingoes and winter snows in this coming-of-age adventure.ReMastered: The Lion's Share
2019
star 6.8After discovering the family of Solomon Linda, the writer of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," a reporter tries to help them fight for fair compensation.Descendant
2022
Descendant
2022
star 6.4History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.Harta Tahta Raisa
2024
Harta Tahta Raisa
2024
star 6.5Recording the journey of Raisa, a great Indonesian singer from childhood to her greatest achievements, holding a big concert at Gelora Bung Karno.Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
2017
star 7.3When the Chinese Communist Party backtracks on its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, teenager Joshua Wong decides to save his city. Rallying thousands of kids to skip school and occupy the streets, Joshua becomes an unlikely leader in Hong Kong and one of China’s most notorious dissidents.
