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.

Historical Documentaries History is the greatest storyteller, and these documentary shows and films tackle true tales of culture, war and so much more, from ancient times to modern.

You can't beat the real-life drama of athletes at every stage of the game. This collection of sports documentaries will have you cheering from the sidelines.

Explore captivating biographical documentaries on Netflix, showcasing inspiring stories of remarkable individuals and their extraordinary lives.

Documentary Series Discover something new on Netflix — from local favorites to global phenomenons. New shows and movies arrive every week so you’ll never run out of something to watch.

Science has never been explored quite so artistically as in this collection of engaging films and series that tackle health, nature, space, technology and more.

Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste provides the subject of Matthew Heineman’s intimate 2023 film, but it would be a mistake to assume American Symphony is your average music doc. The movie …

Discover a wide range of captivating documentary films available to stream on Netflix anytime, anywhere.

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.

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