Documentaries The truth hurts. But sometimes it’s inspirational, scary, sad, funny or anywhere in between. Experience it all with our best documentary series and movies.
Among this year’s winners are six Netflix titles — four documentaries and two scripted series — that tell compelling stories that unfold in far-flung settings and local watering holes alike, painting indelible portraits of humanity.
Documentaries & Reality TV for All Ages Wild Babies Night on Earth Our Great National Parks Island of the Sea Wolves Our Universe Animal Chimp Empire Salt Fat Acid Heat Coronavirus, Explained Our Living World Down to Earth with Zac Efron The Hidden Lives of Pets Life in Color with David Attenborough Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Critically Acclaimed Documentaries Becoming Led Zeppelin The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan American Murder: The Family Next Door WHAM! Sly Apollo 13: Survival Lover, Stalker, Killer DEVO 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa Girl in the Picture Take Care of Maya
Nature, sports, crime, music and so much more. These critically acclaimed documentaries showcase a wide range of stories that are as captivating as they are true.
Some stories are too riveting to be true – yet they are. These documentaries tackle some deeply important topics, from war to politics to sports and so much more.
Looking for your next true crime watch? Based on your favorite documentaries and latest watch, including new film The Perfect Neighbor, here are the top true crime titles to consider based on what you like and what you're looking for.
There are plenty of scripted dramas featuring murder, abduction, and evil villains, but when real life mimics the plot twists of a movie, that’s when documentaries can really blow our minds.
