Best Documentaries on Netflix 2026
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Our pick of the best Documentaries on Netflix right now, ranked by audience rating out of the 100 titles in category code 6839. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Dirty Money (2018)
Rated 8.7/10 on IMDb, from 2018. From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
10. Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019)
Rated 8.7/10 on IMDb, from 2019. From the attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage.