Documentary Movies on Netflix - Page 25
D.L. Hughley: Contrarian
2018
star 5.2Comedian D.L. Hughley riffs on politics, "Black Panther," his upbringing and more in a rapid-fire stand-up show at Philadelphia's Merriam Theater.Millionaire
2025
Millionaire
2025
star 7.5A Chilean man hits the headlines when his damaged lottery ticket claiming a life-changing jackpot sparks a national investigation.This Magic Moment
2016
This Magic Moment
2016
star 7.2In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the center of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. While it was clear Orlando was a dynasty in the making, the Magic's moment on top was never fully realized.ABBA: Against the Odds
2024
star 7This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls for a celebratory cinematic tribute fitting for the ultimate pop band. ‘ABBA: Against the Odds’ unveils the epic journey of ABBA’s rise to global fame. Starting with the moment they won Eurovision, it tells the story of how they overcame critical backlash, societal attitudes and marital break-up to deliver their ground-breaking music and prove themselves as a live act.Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
2020
star 6.9After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.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.Longest Third Date
2023
Longest Third Date
2023
star 6.7When Khani and Matt met on a dating app, they had no idea COVID-19 would turn their spur-of-the-moment trip to Costa Rica into a months-long adventure.The Way Back
2019
The Way Back
2019
star 6.8Hüseyin Al Baldawi arrives in Brussels in August 2015. He has traveled thousands of kilometers until he got there from Iraq. A year after his arrival, he receives his residence permit and decides to go to Greece. This journey from Brussels to Athens involves the viewers on the difficulties faced by Hüseyin and thousands of other immigrants. While the story of Hüseyin is taking shape through the countries he travels, the forgotten people he meets and the selfish society of Europe give us many messages, as well.Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine
2023
star 7.5The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville
2016
star 5.8Donning his signature suit and fedora, the dapper comic offers a unique spin on getting old, the presidential election and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk."The Two Escobars
2010
The Two Escobars
2010
star 7.3Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.Untold: Sign Stealer
2024
Untold: Sign Stealer
2024
star 6.9In this sports documentary, Connor Stalions addresses the allegations surrounding the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal for the first time.The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
2019
star 7.5Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.The Irishman: In Conversation
2019
star 7.5Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.Ram Dass, Going Home
2017
Ram Dass, Going Home
2017
star 5.6Ram Dass is one of the most important cultural figures from the 1960s and 70s. A pyschedelic pioneer, author of Be Here Now, beloved spiritual teacher, and outspoken advocate for death-and-dying awareness, Ram Dass is now himself approaching the end of life. Since suffering a life-changing stroke twenty years ago, he has been living at his home on Maui and deepening his spiritual practice — which is centered on love and his idea of merging with his surroundings and all living things. Shot in a nuanced cinematic style, the film is an intimate summary of his life learning and awareness, and is ultimately a poetic meditation on life, death, and the soul’s journey home.Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall
2025
star 7.2Dr. Jane Goodall connected humanity and nature in unprecedented ways. In this deeply personal interview, she shares her final message with the world.Entre la tierra y el cielo
2025
star 10While collaborating with the Andean Condor Conservation Program, photographer Hernán Pepe meets a wise Quechua elder: Tayta Ullpu. For more than 20 years, they traveled through South America and Australia, among mountains, rivers, seas, condors, and whales. They shared conversations, medicines, and ceremonies, and he received his new name: Pacha Jap'iq, the one who captures time and space. Upon turning 49, a turning point in his relationship with Tayta led him to rethink his life, seeking to return home and rediscover himself.Spelling the Dream
2020
Spelling the Dream
2020
star 7Since 1999, 18 of the last 22 winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian-American, making the incredible trend one of the longest in sports history. “Breaking the Bee” is a feature-length documentary that explores and celebrates this new dynasty while following four students, ages 7 to 14, as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion.Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?
2021
star 7.3An account of the life and work of the famous Mexican journalist Manuel Buendía (1926-84) that seeks to unravel his murder and the links between Mexican politics and drug trafficking.Fujii Kaze Love All Serve All Stadium Live
2023
star 6.7After making waves with fans all over the world, Fujii Kaze commemorates the release of his second album with his first ever outdoor stadium performance.
