Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 20
Three Songs for Benazir
2021
star 6.2The 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.Counterpunch
2017
Counterpunch
2017
star 6.6As boxing's popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.Untold: Sign Stealer
2024
Untold: Sign Stealer
2024
star 7.1In this sports documentary, Connor Stalions addresses the allegations surrounding the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal for the first time.Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids
2016
star 7.4On the final nights of a world tour, director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
2021
star 6.7In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honor Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.Harley & Katya
2022
Harley & Katya
2022
star 7.8A feature Documentary about Indigenous Australian figure skater Harley Windsor and his young Russian pair skating partner Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. This unlikely duo made history, but at what cost?Zion
2018
Zion
2018
star 6.6A portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler who was born without legs and grew up in foster care.The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar
2022
star 7.6The murder of photographer José Luis Cabezas in the summer of 1997 deeply shakes Argentina, and ends up revealing a mafia scheme in which the political and economic powers appear to be involved.Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
star 3.2Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary.The Masked Scammer
2022
The Masked Scammer
2022
star 6.5Featuring interviews with his accomplices and victims alike, this deep dive explores how a master con man scammed French elites out of millions of euros.ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black
2018
star 6.6This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging liberal ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America
2023
star 7.7Survivors, whistleblowers and experts recount the Boy Scouts of America's decadeslong cover-up of sexual abuse cases and its heartbreaking impact.E-Team
2014
E-Team
2014
star 6E-Team is driven by the high-stakes investigative work of four intrepid human rights workers, offering a rare look at their lives at home and their dramatic work in the field.El Pepe: A Supreme Life
2019
star 7.3A documentary on the life of Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter José Mujica.Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know
2018
star 6.6Celebrating Duran Duran with exclusive backstage access, interviews with the band and rare footage charting their rise to fame, and the highs and lows of their career.Giving Voice
2020
Giving Voice
2020
star 6.4Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.Facing Nolan
2022
Facing Nolan
2022
star 7.4In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.White Boy
2017
White Boy
2017
star 7.1“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.Nature Boy
2017
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
2017
star 7.2Patton 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.
