Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Documentary Films
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No Festival
Due to a pandemic, the Electric Castle music festival shifts into an intimate concert staged for cameras instead, with three bands and no live audience.
Released: 2021-01-24
Runtime: 01:30:31
Netflix ID: 81351804
Stars in the Sky: A Hunting Story
This documentary follows a group of hunters as they grapple with the complexities, controversies, and contradictions of pursuing animals in the wild.
Released: 2020-08-07
Runtime: 01:09:11
Netflix ID: 81292225
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
A broadcaster recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future.
Released: 2020-10-04
Runtime: 01:23:47
Netflix ID: 80216393
A Lion in the House
Five kids and their resilient families navigate the treatments and traumas of pediatric cancer in this documentary filmed over the course of six years.
Released: 2020-11-10
Netflix ID: 81284341
Born to Play
This documentary follows the Boston Renegades — an all-woman, tackle football team — as they risk their time, families and day jobs for the game.
Released: 2021-07-02
Runtime: 01:32:44
Netflix ID: 81456943
Sky Tour: The Movie
From the preparations to the performances, this documentary showcases Vietnamese pop idol Sơn Tùng M-TP and the passion behind his Sky Tour concerts.
Released: 2020-09-02
Runtime: 01:33:15
Netflix ID: 81318380
Come and See
Politics and faith clash in this documentary about Dhammakaya, a controversial Buddhist temple whose abbot was charged with financial crimes.
Released: 2021-08-01
Runtime: 01:24:35
Netflix ID: 81471867
Untamed Romania
This documentary explores how the legendary creatures of Romania's vast wilderness roam free yet endure the ever-changing seasons.
Released: 2020-02-20
Runtime: 01:32:43
Netflix ID: 81232423
2,215
This intimate documentary follows rock star Artiwara Kongmalai on his historic, 2,215-kilometer charity run across Thailand in 2017.
Released: 2019-03-01
Runtime: 01:29:09
Netflix ID: 81059183
Tales from the Prison Cell
This documentary follows three men in prison as they explore the liberating power of art by creating imaginative fairy tales for their children.
Released: 2021-07-27
Runtime: 01:21:43
Netflix ID: 81424407
For Sama
During the uprising in Syria, a young mother weighs fleeing to raise her daughter or staying to fight for freedom in this harrowing documentary.
Released: 2020-05-17
Runtime: 01:35:37
Netflix ID: 81132389
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
With rare footage and candid interviews, this documentary details the serendipitous pairing of legendary rock band Queen and powerhouse Adam Lambert.
Released: 2020-06-15
Runtime: 01:25:17
Netflix ID: 81274609
My Octopus Teacher
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
Released: 2020-09-07
Runtime: 01:25:36
Netflix ID: 81045007
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Celebrate the remarkable 40-year career of influential Canadian rockers Rush with this documentary, which details the band's formation and evolution.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:46:57
Netflix ID: 70137744
Winter on Fire
Over 93 days in Ukraine, what started as peaceful student demonstrations became a violent revolution and full-fledged civil rights movement.
Released: 2015-10-09
Runtime: 01:38:24
Netflix ID: 80031666
Gardeners of Eden
As corrupt governments fail to stop the slaughter of elephants for ivory, an 80-year-old woman and a crew of rangers bravely try to end the poaching.
Released: 2015-10-15
Runtime: 01:10:07
Netflix ID: 80052703
Hitting the Apex
Brad Pitt narrates this chronicle of six of the fastest MotoGP racers and their adrenaline-fueled journeys as they vie for the world championship.
Released: 2017-10-01
Runtime: 02:18:20
Netflix ID: 80133922
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
When Fred Rogers found his calling in television, his unassuming children's show was beloved by generations for his kindness, empathy and understanding.
Released: 2019-02-01
Runtime: 01:34:26
Netflix ID: 80231412
Collective
In 2015, a nightclub fire in Bucharest killed 64 people, unleashing an investigation that uncovered massive health care fraud and government corruption.
Released: 2021-02-19
Runtime: 01:53:59
Netflix ID: 81214045
Viva the Underdogs
This documentary follows Australian metal band Parkway Drive on its decade-plus journey, against all odds, from house parties to headliner stages.
Released: 2021-06-14
Runtime: 01:13:46
Netflix ID: 81465126
Cowspiracy
Learn how factory farming is decimating the planet's natural resources -- and why this crisis has been largely ignored by major environmental groups.
Released: 2015-09-15
Runtime: 01:30:21
Netflix ID: 80033772
Trabant at the End of the World
A team of wandering adventurers seek to hit the southernmost point of the Americas using vintage cars not designed for the serene yet brutal terrain.
Released: 2019-10-08
Runtime: 01:34:05
Netflix ID: 81192840
They Shall Not Grow Old
This moving documentary brings World War I to life for new generations through eyewitness accounts and vividly restored and colorized footage.
Released: 2019-10-10
Runtime: 01:39:17
Netflix ID: 81048455
Kiss the Ground
Science experts and celebrity activists unpack the ways in which the earth's soil may be the key to combating climate change and preserving the planet.
Released: 2020-09-21
Runtime: 01:24:55
Netflix ID: 81321999
Homeland
This documentary examines the fluid definition of home for the residents of Germany and immigration's impact on the country's national identity.
Released: 2020-11-01
Runtime: 01:08:19
Netflix ID: 81324784
Rezo
Artist Rezo Gabriadze's dreams and memories are brought to life in this animated documentary that focuses on his childhood during post-war Georgia.
Released: 2020-12-24
Runtime: 01:03:14
Netflix ID: 81327396
7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story
The true story of former college football player Chris Norton, who defied the odds after a devastating accident — with the woman he loves by his side.
Released: 2021-03-31
Runtime: 01:33:27
Netflix ID: 81351554
China Love
This thought-provoking documentary explores contemporary China by delving into the imaginative billion-dollar industry of pre-wedding photography.
Released: 2021-04-22
Runtime: 01:26:20
Netflix ID: 81435402
Virunga
The Oscar-nominated true story of the rangers risking their lives to save Africa's most precious national park and its endangered gorillas.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:40:22
Netflix ID: 80009431
Inside Job
Learn in comprehensive, cogent detail about the pervasive and deep-rooted Wall Street corruption that led to the global economic meltdown of 2008.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70139555
13TH
In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.
Released: 2016-10-07
Runtime: 01:40:42
Netflix ID: 80091741
Cuba and the Cameraman
Emmy-winning filmmaker Jon Alpert chronicles the fortunes of three Cuban families over the course of four tumultuous decades in the nation's history.
Released: 2017-11-28
Runtime: 01:54:07
Netflix ID: 80126449
Dancing with the Birds
From ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing im-peck-able courtship routines, birds in paradise flaunt their best moves in hopes of landing a mate.
Released: 2019-10-23
Runtime: 00:51:35
Netflix ID: 80186796
O Barato de Iacanga
Participants recall a series of festivals held on a farm in Brazil during the '70s and '80s that evolved into liberating celebrations of music.
Released: 2019-12-16
Runtime: 01:33:45
Netflix ID: 81211691
Apollo 11
Using newly unearthed film footage and audio recordings, this documentary goes deep behind the scenes of Apollo 11’s historic 1969 landing on the moon.
Released: 2020-03-01
Runtime: 01:32:58
Netflix ID: 81078076
The Square
This Emmy-winning, street-level view of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution captures the astonishing uprising that led to the collapse of two governments.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:45:06
Netflix ID: 70268449
Blackfish
This fascinating documentary examines the life of performing killer whale Tilikum, who has caused the deaths of several people while in captivity.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:23:15
Netflix ID: 70267802
Growing Up Wild
Five baby animals from different parts of the world grow up learning to survive in the wild, nurtured by the love and guidance of their families.
Released: 2017-02-20
Runtime: 01:17:46
Netflix ID: 80158772
Chasing Coral
Divers, scientists and photographers around the world mount an epic underwater campaign to document the disappearance of coral reefs.
Released: 2017-07-14
Runtime: 01:29:19
Netflix ID: 80168188
The Dawn Wall
Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite’s most formidable rock formation.
Released: 2019-03-04
Runtime: 01:40:24
Netflix ID: 81004270
Trabantem do posledního dechu
A famous traveler leads a crew of thrill seekers from Australia to Thailand on an expedition using two tiny cars that constantly flirt with disaster.
Released: 2019-10-09
Runtime: 01:36:26
Netflix ID: 81192831
The Biggest Little Farm
Inspired by their pet dog, a Los Angeles couple raises the money to start an eight-year adventure of triumph and heartbreak in biodiverse farming.
Released: 2020-01-20
Runtime: 01:31:39
Netflix ID: 81031829
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
This documentary profiles a defiant driver who challenged racial barriers in American auto racing, becoming the first black man to race in the Indy 500.
Released: 2020-02-05
Runtime: 01:45:54
Netflix ID: 81232163
Spy Nation
A South Korean intelligence agency's history of falsely accusing North Korean defectors of spying draws the scrutiny of an investigative journalist.
Released: 2020-03-01
Runtime: 01:46:04
Netflix ID: 81219140
A Kid from Coney Island
From gifted athlete to professional NBA hooper, Coney Island's Stephon Marbury navigates the pressures, pitfalls and peaks of his basketball journey.
Released: 2020-07-06
Runtime: 01:29:28
Netflix ID: 81155851
Rising Phoenix
Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.
Released: 2020-08-26
Runtime: 01:46:38
Netflix ID: 81122408
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball
Through firsthand accounts and analysis, this football documentary details the dominance of FC Barcelona from 2008-2012 under manager Pep Guardiola.
Released: 2020-09-05
Runtime: 01:49:25
Netflix ID: 81218396
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
Actress and activist Joanna Lumley shares stories and chats with locals as she travels in China, Mongolia and Russia on the world's longest rail line.
Released: 2020-12-24
Netflix ID: 81340426
Mishima: The Last Debate
Amidst a wave of student uprisings, writer and Japanese nationalist Yukio Mishima accepts an invitation to debate Tokyo University’s Zenkyoto group.
Released: 2021-09-04
Runtime: 01:48:17
Netflix ID: 81488310
The Battered Bastards of Baseball
The colorful true story of the Portland Mavericks, a scrappy, independent baseball team of underdogs started by actor Bing Russell in the 1970s.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:20:03
Netflix ID: 70299904
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Via interviews with ex-members, this documentary based on a best-selling book examines Scientology's alleged abuses and potentially illegal practices.
Released: 2015-10-20
Runtime: 01:59:55
Netflix ID: 80037110
Cristina
In this short documentary, 37-year-old Cristina valiantly battles cancer while doing all she can to encourage others to live in the moment.
Released: 2016-11-17
Runtime: 00:39:43
Netflix ID: 80076160
El testigo
Colombian photojournalist Jesús Abad Colorado shares the stories behind a series of civil war photographs he captured throughout the '80s and '90s.
Released: 2019-06-28
Runtime: 01:12:44
Netflix ID: 81130373
Raul, o Início, o Fim e o Meio
Rare archival footage and interviews with Brazilian rocker Raul Seixas’ family and peers trace this music legend's meteoric rise and untimely death.
Released: 2020-01-01
Runtime: 02:08:42
Netflix ID: 81227160
Intention
Using data and expert analysis, filmmakers attempt to uncover the causes of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster that took hundreds of lives.
Released: 2020-02-01
Runtime: 01:50:08
Netflix ID: 81219130
The Silence of Others
Filmed over six years, this documentary captures the struggles of victims who suffered abuse under Gen. Francisco Franco's regime as they seek justice.
Released: 2020-07-02
Runtime: 01:35:40
Netflix ID: 81086605
The Social Dilemma
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Released: 2020-09-09
Runtime: 01:34:29
Netflix ID: 81254224
Bending the Arc
This documentary follows a group of ambitious advocates whose mission to save lives in Haiti turns into a global fight for health care and justice.
Released: 2020-10-21
Runtime: 01:42:00
Netflix ID: 80170312
Caisa
Rejected by a former pupil he molded into a champion, a veteran boxing coach finds a promising newcomer in this documentary.
Released: 2021-01-24
Runtime: 01:24:58
Netflix ID: 81149227
Justice
This documentary examines the daily lives of those involved in the Brazilian penal system, including public lawyers, judges, prosecutors and the accused.
Released: 2021-06-14
Runtime: 01:46:22
Netflix ID: 81464320
Um Filme de Cinema
This documentary explores the construction of cinema with testimonies from some of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers.
Released: 2021-06-18
Runtime: 01:51:23
Netflix ID: 81464324
Bezness as Usual
This documentary chronicles filmmaker Alex Pitstra's journey to discover the roots of his absent, casanova father and his own multicultural identity.
Released: 2021-09-17
Runtime: 01:32:31
Netflix ID: 80145592
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
This documentary profiles sushi chef Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old master whose 10-seat, $300-a-plate restaurant is legendary among Tokyo foodies.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:19:20
Netflix ID: 70181716
Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross
This adrenaline-rush documentary traces the rise of freestyle motocross, arguably the world's most extreme sport, and spotlights its pioneers.
Released: 2016-10-01
Runtime: 01:31:53
Netflix ID: 80109089
The Ivory Game
Filmmakers infiltrate the corrupt global network of ivory trafficking, exposing poachers and dealers as African elephants edge closer to extinction.
Released: 2016-11-04
Runtime: 01:52:28
Netflix ID: 80117533
Oasis: Supersonic
This film details the rise of British rock group Oasis and the creativity and chaos that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher brought to the iconic band.
Released: 2017-04-01
Runtime: 02:02:15
Netflix ID: 80151663
Icarus
An American filmmaker and cyclist unwittingly wades into a global scandal when a Russian scientist leaks shocking details of a vast doping conspiracy.
Released: 2017-08-04
Runtime: 02:01:11
Netflix ID: 80168079
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
The members of Monty Python reunite on stage to talk about making their iconic show that changed sketch comedy forever.
Released: 2018-04-15
Runtime: 00:58:07
Netflix ID: 80236356
Faces Places
French New Wave director Agnès Varda and muralist JR travel all across France, plastering giant portraits of people they encounter along the way.
Released: 2018-05-05
Runtime: 01:29:23
Netflix ID: 80194288
The Birth Reborn
Mothers and medical professionals speak about their experiences with the increasingly controversial practice of Caesarean deliveries in Brazil.
Released: 2018-05-10
Runtime: 01:30:47
Netflix ID: 80995575
The Birth Reborn 3
This intimate look at a São Paulo birth center features interviews with mothers, activists, doctors and midwives. Third in a series of films.
Released: 2018-12-28
Runtime: 01:12:34
Netflix ID: 80995577
Born in Gaza
This documentary focuses on the devastating violence of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its effects on the children of Gaza.
Released: 2019-05-16
Runtime: 01:09:36
Netflix ID: 81077863
Com a Palavra: Arnaldo Antunes
This autobiographical portrait follows esteemed Brazilian poet, singer and composer Arnaldo Antunes and his eccentric creative process.
Released: 2019-06-22
Runtime: 01:19:58
Netflix ID: 81091384
Salam - The First ****** Nobel Laureate
Shunned by his country due to religion, Abdus Salam strives for an achievement that would define modern physics and redefine his place back home.
Released: 2019-10-02
Runtime: 01:15:53
Netflix ID: 81191195
Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art
A woman walks into a New York gallery with a cache of unknown masterworks. Thus begins a story of art world greed, willfulness and a high-stakes con.
Released: 2021-02-23
Runtime: 01:30:13
Netflix ID: 81406333
Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story
This engaging documentary travels back through time and behind the scenes with the ass-kicking women closest to action: the stuntwomen.
Released: 2021-03-22
Runtime: 01:24:50
Netflix ID: 81078012
Free to Play
This documentary follows three professional video game players as they compete in an international tournament with a million-dollar prize.
Released: 2021-04-19
Runtime: 01:15:43
Netflix ID: 81438157
Picture a Scientist
In this documentary, leading women scientists discuss the inequalities they've faced as they set out to create a new formula to make STEM open to all.
Released: 2021-06-13
Runtime: 01:37:13
Netflix ID: 81303549
Chico: Artista Brasileiro
This portrait of musician, playwright, novelist and poet Chico Buarque celebrates the popular, provocative art that made him a cultural force.
Released: 2021-08-20
Runtime: 01:56:04
Netflix ID: 81484018
If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd
Using interviews and archival footage, this documentary charts the story of the legendary Southern rockers with a focus on front man Ronnie Van Zant.
Released: 2021-09-08
Runtime: 01:37:07
Netflix ID: 80993413
Fastest
Ewan McGregor narrates this adrenaline-pumping documentary that captures the thrilling, terrifying reality of MotoGP racing.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70235813
The Pixar Story
Go behind the scenes at Pixar Animation Studios with this Emmy-nominated documentary tracing the creation and history of the groundbreaking company.
Released: 2015-08-01
Runtime: 01:28:38
Netflix ID: 70083532
Amy
Rare home videos and interviews with Amy Winehouse's inner circle offer an intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star.
Released: 2016-02-01
Runtime: 02:07:52
Netflix ID: 80049094
I Am Not Your Negro
Based on James Baldwin's unfinished book, this visual essay explores racism through the stories of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Released: 2017-07-15
Runtime: 01:33:26
Netflix ID: 80144402
Betty White: First Lady of Television
This documentary on actress and television producer Betty White traces her decades-long career as a woman breaking new ground in entertainment.
Released: 2020-01-12
Runtime: 00:55:51
Netflix ID: 81173792
Crazy for Football
Soccer becomes powerful therapy in this documentary when psychiatric patients led by health professionals gear up for a futsal championship in Osaka.
Released: 2021-04-28
Runtime: 01:15:38
Netflix ID: 81411171
After the Wave
Five survivors share their stories of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of history's deadliest natural disasters.
Released: 2021-06-05
Runtime: 00:45:36
Netflix ID: 81438735
Fantastic Fungi
Delve into the magical world of fungi, from mushrooms that clear oil spills to underground fungal networks that help trees communicate.
Released: 2021-07-28
Runtime: 01:20:41
Netflix ID: 81183477
Undefeated
An inspirational profile of an inner-city high school football team's valiant effort to reach the school's first-ever playoff game.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:53:20
Netflix ID: 70177633
The Fear of 13
After 20 years on Death Row, self-educated inmate Nick petitions the court to be executed, then tells his twisting, turning tale of despair and hope.
Released: 2016-06-01
Runtime: 01:35:15
Netflix ID: 80099305
David Blaine: Street Magic
Renowned magician David Blaine performs illusions and tricks up close in street performances that awe and amaze his in-person, on-the-ground audience.
Released: 2016-11-30
Runtime: 00:45:56
Netflix ID: 80126565
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
The cast and crew of the 1981 Broadway musical 'Merrily We Roll Along' recall joy and heartbreak during the production of a surefire hit that wasn't.
Released: 2017-03-18
Runtime: 01:36:44
Netflix ID: 80132964
Fire in the Blood
Filmmaker Dylan Mohan Gray delves into Africa's AIDS crisis to put a human face on those caught in the battle over inexpensive, generic HIV drugs.
Released: 2017-05-01
Runtime: 01:23:11
Netflix ID: 70268209
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
This documentary chronicles simmering tension and broken trust between L.A.'s black community and police in the decade before the Rodney King riots.
Released: 2017-11-07
Runtime: 02:23:49
Netflix ID: 80183783
Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.
Released: 2017-11-17
Runtime: 01:33:52
Netflix ID: 80209608
Unrest
In this heart-wrenching documentary, a 28-year-old Ph.D. student turns the camera on herself to capture her struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Released: 2018-01-15
Runtime: 01:37:25
Netflix ID: 80168300
The Meaning of Monty Python
Five Pythons reflect on their creative process, politics, television and the making of their award-winning final film, 'The Meaning of Life.'
Released: 2018-04-15
Runtime: 01:00:20
Netflix ID: 80988048
Dogtown and Z-Boys
This documentary focuses on California's Z-Boys, who revolutionized skateboarding in the 1970s when they infused surfing techniques into the sport.
Released: 2018-07-01
Runtime: 01:31:01
Netflix ID: 60022952
The Bleeding Edge
This eye-opening look at the fast-growing medical device industry reveals how the rush to innovate can lead to devastating consequences for patients.
Released: 2018-07-27
Runtime: 01:40:32
Netflix ID: 80170862
Brené Brown: The Call to Courage
With humor and empathy, Brené Brown discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty.
Released: 2019-04-19
Runtime: 01:16:44
Netflix ID: 81010166