Best Documentary Programmes on Netflix 2026
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Our pick of the best Documentary Programmes on Netflix right now, ranked by audience rating out of the 100 titles in category code 10105. Tap any title for full details and where to watch.
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1. Our Planet (2019)
Rated 9.3/10 on IMDb, from 2019. Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
2. The Last Dance (2020)
Rated 9.2/10 on IMDb, from 2020. This docuseries gives a definitive account of Michael Jordan’s career and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, packed with unaired footage from the 1997-98 season.
3. Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2018)
Rated 9.1/10 on IMDb, from 2018. Former Scientology members share detailed accounts of alleged abuse and harassment by the Church in this docuseries from actress Leah Remini.
4. Apocalypse - World War II (2009)
Rated 9/10 on IMDb, from 2009. This six-part series chronicles World War II from the rise of the Nazis to the Japanese surrender, with in-depth profiles of key figures on all sides.
5. Regiment Diaries (2018)
Rated 8.9/10 on IMDb, from 2018. Historical footage and interviews with soldiers showcase war stories, unique traditions and unifying principles of the Indian Army’s various regiments.
6. Forensic Files (2000)
Rated 8.8/10 on IMDb, from 2000. Detectives and crime lab technicians use the latest and most fascinating procedures to solve crimes in this documentary-style show.
7. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
Rated 8.8/10 on IMDb, from 2013. This CNN original series has chef Anthony Bourdain traveling to extraordinary locations around the globe to sample a variety of local cuisines.
8. The Universe (2007)
Rated 8.8/10 on IMDb, from 2007. Discover the secrets of the universe in this series that pairs animation with insights on distant planets, black holes and other celestial marvels.
9. WWII: Lost Films (2009)
Rated 8.7/10 on IMDb, from 2009. Rare color footage interwoven with firsthand interviews and diary entries bring to life the global sweep of World War II via those who were there.
10. World War II in Colour (2009)
Rated 8.7/10 on IMDb, from 2009. Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.