Science & Nature Docs on Netflix

This documentary follows a group of hunters as they grapple with the complexities, controversies, and contradictions of pursuing animals in the wild.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 9.5
Runtime: 01:09:11
Netflix ID: 81292225 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 9.3
Netflix ID: 80049832 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 9.2
Runtime: 01:23:47
Netflix ID: 80216393 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Detectives and crime lab technicians use the latest and most fascinating procedures to solve crimes in this documentary-style show.

Year: 2000
IMDb: 8.8
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Netflix ID: 70198116 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Discover the secrets of the universe in this series that pairs animation with insights on distant planets, black holes and other celestial marvels.

Year: 2007
IMDb: 8.8
Netflix ID: 70143831 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.

Year: 2009
IMDb: 8.7
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Netflix ID: 70254851 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary explores how the legendary creatures of Romania's vast wilderness roam free yet endure the ever-changing seasons.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8.7
Runtime: 01:32:43
Netflix ID: 81232423 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Leading astronomers reveal the latest discoveries about death-trap planets, asteroids, comets and other wonders of the cosmos.

Year: 2008
IMDb: 8.5
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Netflix ID: 80106338 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.5
Runtime: 01:25:36
Netflix ID: 81045007 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 8.4
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Runtime: 01:10:07
Netflix ID: 80052703 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.4
Netflix ID: 80218938 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Follow renowned photographers as they explore far-flung locales, capturing extraordinary images that present nature and culture in a new light.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.3
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Netflix ID: 80133187 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:03:10
Netflix ID: 81082125 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:24:55
Netflix ID: 81321999 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The Oscar-nominated true story of the rangers risking their lives to save Africa's most precious national park and its endangered gorillas.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 8.2
Netflix rating: 4.4/5
Runtime: 01:40:22
Netflix ID: 80009431 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8.2
Runtime: 00:51:35
Netflix ID: 80186796 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8.2
Runtime: 01:32:58
Netflix ID: 81078076 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This fascinating documentary examines the life of performing killer whale Tilikum, who has caused the deaths of several people while in captivity.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix rating: 4.3/5
Runtime: 01:23:15
Netflix ID: 70267802 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 01:17:46
Netflix ID: 80158772 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Thorium molten salt reactors may have the power to revolutionize the energy industry. This documentary explores why the technology has stayed hidden.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Runtime: 01:37:36
Netflix ID: 80184113 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Divers, scientists and photographers around the world mount an epic underwater campaign to document the disappearance of coral reefs.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.1
Runtime: 01:29:19
Netflix ID: 80168188 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 80230601 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle's campaign to save the world's oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 8
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Runtime: 01:34:07
Netflix ID: 70308278 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

When he discovers the world's oceans brimming with plastic waste, a documentary filmmaker investigates the pollution's environmental impacts.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8
Runtime: 01:40:06
Netflix ID: 80164032 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8
Netflix ID: 81098586 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Take a trip inside the mind of Bill Gates as the billionaire opens up about those who influenced him and the audacious goals he's still pursuing.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8
Netflix ID: 80184771 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8
Runtime: 01:34:29
Netflix ID: 81254224 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Filmmakers infiltrate the corrupt global network of ivory trafficking, exposing poachers and dealers as African elephants edge closer to extinction.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix rating: 3.3/5
Runtime: 01:52:28
Netflix ID: 80117533 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Mothers and medical professionals speak about their experiences with the increasingly controversial practice of Caesarean deliveries in Brazil.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.9
Runtime: 01:30:47
Netflix ID: 80995575 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Shunned by his country due to religion, Abdus Salam strives for an achievement that would define modern physics and redefine his place back home.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.9
Runtime: 01:15:53
Netflix ID: 81191195 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Applying the laws of life on Earth to the rest of the galaxy, this series blends science fact and fiction to imagine alien life on other planets.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix ID: 80221410 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.9
Runtime: 01:37:13
Netflix ID: 81303549 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Delve into the magical world of fungi, from mushrooms that clear oil spills to underground fungal networks that help trees communicate.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.8
Runtime: 01:20:41
Netflix ID: 81183477 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This eye-opening look at the fast-growing medical device industry reveals how the rush to innovate can lead to devastating consequences for patients.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:40:32
Netflix ID: 80170862 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groundbreaking night footage.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 00:59:24
Netflix ID: 81168505 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix ID: 81273378 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary series tells the story of the Germans from their first confrontation with the Roman Empire until King Clovis defeated Rome.

Year: 2007
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 3.7/5
Netflix ID: 80000597 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

To solve the mystery of cancer, challenging the status quo is a must. Witness how lifestyle and societal changes may help beat the disease.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Runtime: 01:32:45
Netflix ID: 80126485 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A trio of filmmakers treks across India to explore the correlation between vanishing rivers, massive energy projects and renewable energy sources.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:14:00
Netflix ID: 81217749 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Take a breathtaking journey through the vast and diverse ecosystems of Australia and the magnificent wildlife that resides within them.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 81273905 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This avant-garde visual essay uses a scientific approach to explain the origin of the universe, the emergence of life and the path to the future.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:47:03
Netflix ID: 81277546 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

High-resolution cameras capture the glory of the vast African savannah teeming with species that include cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and crocodiles.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:37:55
Netflix ID: 70249059 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Set in Africa, a 3-D tour illuminates the mystical beauty, wonder and power of the natural world and reveals the astonishing creatures who inhabit it.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix rating: 2.9/5
Runtime: 01:27:15
Netflix ID: 80045786 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Experts explain how different civilizations throughout history have comprehended time, and why some of us never seem to have enough of it.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:15:50
Netflix ID: 80187187 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Fact meets fiction in this docudrama chronicling the journey of a spacecraft crew as it embarks in 2033 on a mission to colonize the red planet.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 80144355 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Survivalist Andrew Ucles explores the jungles, rivers and plains of three continents with the residents who knows them best: the local animals.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 81464379 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix ID: 81019087 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary explores the tensions between the lucrative big-game hunting business and wildlife conservation from a variety of perspectives.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:49:49
Netflix ID: 80168084 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Were ancient humans really behind some of the most important technological advances in civilized history, or did they have extraterrestrial help?

Year: 2010
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix ID: 70178604 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Through case studies on Ebola, Zika, and influenza, this documentary examines the impact of globalization on the world's vulnerability to pandemics.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:37:49
Netflix ID: 81287888 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this reflective documentary, filmmaker Tom Shadyac chats with philosophers and spiritual leaders about what ails the world and how to improve it.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Runtime: 01:20:21
Netflix ID: 70160425 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 3.5/5
Runtime: 01:47:20
Netflix ID: 80066073 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Two astronauts attempt to brave a life in Earth's orbit on a record-setting mission to see if humans have the endurance to survive a flight to Mars.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix ID: 81193616 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This award-winning, original documentary chronicles the race for market leadership in 3D printing, the next wave of technological evolution.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.1
Netflix rating: 3.9/5
Runtime: 01:39:32
Netflix ID: 80005444 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Buoyed by hopeful experiences with medical marijuana, physicians and parents of children with cancer call for more research of its healing potential.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.1
Runtime: 01:34:04
Netflix ID: 81016247 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary investigates the bias in algorithms after M.I.T. Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini uncovered flaws in facial recognition technology.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.1
Runtime: 01:25:32
Netflix ID: 81328723 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary presents these underwater apex predators not as monsters that kill for sport, but as intelligent and cautious creatures with a bad rap.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.1
Runtime: 00:51:28
Netflix ID: 81408975 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

On an ominous island off of Nova Scotia, two brothers chase historical theories on a quest for enigmatic treasure.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7
Netflix ID: 80012550 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara rank history's greatest inventions, heists and more in this series from the producers of 'MythBusters.'

Year: 2016
IMDb: 6.9
Netflix rating: 4/5
Netflix ID: 80091245 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Enjoy an homage to the stunning scenery, majestic wildlife and ageless forces of nature found throughout Holland's lush and vivid landscapes.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 6.9
Runtime: 01:36:15
Netflix ID: 80245113 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Accompanied by a crew of historical experts, filmmakers and scientists, director James Cameron explores the wreckage of the Titanic inside and out.

Year: 2003
IMDb: 6.8
Netflix rating: 3.5/5
Runtime: 01:27:37
Netflix ID: 60027711 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The team behind the searing documentary reveals what inspired them to tell the story of Virunga and the lethal fight to save the gorillas' sanctuary.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 6.8
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Runtime: 00:28:32
Netflix ID: 80038290 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary seeks to dispel clichés about Viking women, who made great contributions to European history and even modern women's lib movements.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 6.8
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80139278 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

People dedicated to rejecting the American ideal that things bring happiness are interviewed in this documentary showing the virtues of less is more.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 6.7
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 01:18:07
Netflix ID: 80114460 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Four scientists offer a sweeping yet intimate exploration of Peru's majestic coastline by land, sea and air.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 6.6
Runtime: 01:14:20
Netflix ID: 80991025 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Traversing disciplines from physics to psychology, nine scientists share ideas and seek common ground by delving into deep existential questions.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 6.6
Runtime: 01:32:25
Netflix ID: 80222042 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Science journalist Latif Nasser investigates the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.6
Netflix ID: 81031737 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Take a stellar journey into space and learn about how Earth's neighboring planets and their moons all come together to form our solar system.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 6.6
Runtime: 01:26:29
Netflix ID: 81408987 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this offbeat nature feature, a capuchin monkey raised in captivity survives a plane crash but must then fend for himself in the Amazon wilderness.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 6.5
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 01:22:29
Netflix ID: 70292941 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Self-professed teenage 'space nerds' at Space Camp chase their dreams of traveling to Mars, while experts reflect on NASA's history and future.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 6.5
Runtime: 01:37:46
Netflix ID: 80117263 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Fans, experts and creators of the 'League of Legends' detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6.5
Runtime: 01:17:35
Netflix ID: 81187847 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world's most beautiful species.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6.4
Runtime: 00:37:46
Netflix ID: 80244682 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From breakthrough science to the boundaries of morality, this documentary spotlights a revelation in genetic modification research known as CRISPR.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6.4
Runtime: 01:34:31
Netflix ID: 81220944 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary explores the ill-fated scientific experiment known as Biosphere 2, a giant terrarium replicating Earth's ecosystem in the early 1990s.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.4
Runtime: 01:54:52
Netflix ID: 81256400 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

While the increase of artificial light makes life easier for humans, this documentary explores how decreasing darkness affects the natural world order.

Year: 2009
IMDb: 6.4
Runtime: 00:43:02
Netflix ID: 81457058 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From allergies to diet to sleep, three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 6.3
Netflix ID: 81003997 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Computer users across the globe log onto the virtual world of Second Life. But some users' lives are dramatically consumed by this alternate reality.

Year: 2010
IMDb: 6.2
Netflix rating: 3.3/5
Runtime: 01:39:14
Netflix ID: 70129457 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this documentary that includes 3D footage, astronaut André Kuipers discusses his current mission while on board the International Space Station.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 6.2
Runtime: 00:55:02
Netflix ID: 81457030 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From Kentucky to South Africa, Thailand and beyond, host Sean Duggan travels the globe to look for some of nature's most unusual creepy critters.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 6.1
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80106423 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.1
Netflix ID: 81026143 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The dynamic, bow-tied host behind the young adult science show faces climate-change skeptics as he demonstrates the importance of scientific evidence.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 6
Runtime: 01:36:48
Netflix ID: 80182411 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This true crime series shows how innocent people have been convicted with dubious forensic techniques and tools such as touch DNA and cadaver dogs.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6
Netflix ID: 80245117 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Seeking a simpler life, a family moves out of Berlin and into the country, beginning a journey with unexpected impact as captured in this documentary.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 6
Runtime: 01:31:47
Netflix ID: 81443476 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 5.8
Netflix ID: 81012137 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This eye-catching and engaging documentary explores the coral reefs off the shores of the Maldives, which are as beautiful as they are endangered.

Year: 2012
IMDb: 5.8
Runtime: 00:53:04
Netflix ID: 81416270 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, sex, happiness and other aspects of being human.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 5.7
Netflix ID: 80215997 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

An international group of filmmakers sets out on a mission to get up close and personal with a family of elusive snow leopards.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 5.4
Runtime: 01:18:06
Netflix ID: 80198046 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A Google executive boldly attempts a death-defying mission to travel to space and free-fall back to Earth without a rocket.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 5.4
Runtime: 01:24:01
Netflix ID: 81037273 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary follows Miss Marple, a cat-sized hamster rat with a sense of smell better than a dog — and has a job sniffing out land mines.

Year: 2008
IMDb: 5.2
Runtime: 00:43:14
Netflix ID: 81457037 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

They’re philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 4.9
Netflix ID: 81004466 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 4.8
Netflix ID: 81004151 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary examines the vital role water plays in human existence and the cause-and-effect interplay between oceans and the environment.

Year: 2010
Netflix rating: 3.9/5
Runtime: 01:36:50
Netflix ID: 70118953 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Explore the incredible wildlife, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, and jungles of far Northern Europe, including Norway, Greenland, Denmark and more.

Year: 2011
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Netflix ID: 80001232 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Casting a light on the mistreatment of sea mammals, this documentary follows the plight of 18 Beluga whales kept in captivity for years.

Year: 2016
Runtime: 01:14:11
Netflix ID: 80131414 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A cast of quirky critters and Mother Nature herself narrate this funny science series, which peeks into the lives of Earth’s most incredible animals.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81082225 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Host Felipe Castanhari explores science, history, mysteries and marvels, uncovering mind-blowing facts with help from his lab buddies.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81020977 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the extraordinary find.

Year: 2020
Runtime: 01:54:12
Netflix ID: 81064069 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Narrated by Oscar winner Jeff Bridges, this documentary explores the impact of human culture on the environment and where this could take the world.

Year: 2018
Runtime: 01:22:57
Netflix ID: 81014874 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Headspace takes a friendly, animated look at the benefits of meditation while offering techniques and guided meditations to jump-start your practice.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81280926 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81014547 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb