Biographical Documentaries on Netflix

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

Director Allen Hughes ('Menace II Society') traces the rise of music legends Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine and chronicles their groundbreaking partnership.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.6
Netflix ID: 80214552 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The addicts profiled in this Emmy-winning series believe they are being filmed for a documentary until their loved ones stage dramatic interventions.

Year: 2008
IMDb: 8.6
Netflix ID: 70148130 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Five girls from India's most impoverished families attend a boarding school designed to create opportunities as they strive for a brighter future.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.5
Netflix ID: 80092926 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This series traces the tragic case of Kalief Browder, a Bronx teen who spent three horrific years in jail, despite never being convicted of a crime.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.5
Netflix ID: 80187052 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

When Fred Rogers found his calling in television, his unassuming children's show was beloved by generations for his kindness, empathy and understanding.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8.4
Runtime: 01:34:26
Netflix ID: 80231412 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Artist Rezo Gabriadze's dreams and memories are brought to life in this animated documentary that focuses on his childhood during post-war Georgia.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:03:14
Netflix ID: 81327396 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The legacy of comedy group Monty Python, whose irreverent brand of humor has tickled the ribs of millions, is explored in this documentary.

Year: 2009
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix rating: 3.9/5
Netflix ID: 70213237 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Explore the remarkable life and private struggles of the late Princess Diana through interviews with her brother and others who knew her well.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 80189024 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite’s most formidable rock formation.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 8.1
Runtime: 01:40:24
Netflix ID: 81004270 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.1
Runtime: 01:45:54
Netflix ID: 81232163 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra's life and talent are captured in this documentary series featuring fond memories from friends, family and colleagues.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 8
Netflix rating: 3.9/5
Netflix ID: 80048477 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8
Runtime: 01:45:08
Netflix ID: 80109551 · 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 profiles sushi chef Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old master whose 10-seat, $300-a-plate restaurant is legendary among Tokyo foodies.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Runtime: 01:19:20
Netflix ID: 70181716 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Renowned artist Vik Muniz joins Brazilian garbage pickers who mine treasure from the trash heaps of Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Gramacho landfill.

Year: 2010
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix rating: 4/5
Runtime: 01:39:02
Netflix ID: 70129386 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This autobiographical portrait follows esteemed Brazilian poet, singer and composer Arnaldo Antunes and his eccentric creative process.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.9
Runtime: 01:19:58
Netflix ID: 81091384 · 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

This portrait of musician, playwright, novelist and poet Chico Buarque celebrates the popular, provocative art that made him a cultural force.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.9
Runtime: 01:56:04
Netflix ID: 81484018 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This moving documentary profiles Sergio Viera de Mello, the charismatic U.N. High Commissioner of Human Rights, who was killed by terrorists in Iraq.

Year: 2009
IMDb: 7.8
Netflix rating: 4/5
Runtime: 01:34:35
Netflix ID: 70112740 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Rare home videos and interviews with Amy Winehouse's inner circle offer an intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.8
Netflix rating: 3.7/5
Runtime: 02:07:52
Netflix ID: 80049094 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings made on death row form a searing portrait of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.8
Netflix ID: 80226612 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary on actress and television producer Betty White traces her decades-long career as a woman breaking new ground in entertainment.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.8
Runtime: 00:55:51
Netflix ID: 81173792 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

An inspirational profile of an inner-city high school football team's valiant effort to reach the school's first-ever playoff game.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Runtime: 01:53:20
Netflix ID: 70177633 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix rating: 3.2/5
Runtime: 01:35:15
Netflix ID: 80099305 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:33:52
Netflix ID: 80209608 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

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.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:37:25
Netflix ID: 80168300 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary focuses on California's Z-Boys, who revolutionized skateboarding in the 1970s when they infused surfing techniques into the sport.

Year: 2001
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:31:01
Netflix ID: 60022952 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy, Martin Scorsese looks back at Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour and a country ripe for reinvention.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 02:22:07
Netflix ID: 80221016 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this documentary, the director remembers a sister who left behind her life under Brazil’s dictatorship and moved to New York with dreams of acting.

Year: 2012
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:21:27
Netflix ID: 81137484 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

On the field, Diego Maradona shone as one of the greatest soccer players ever. But as this documentary shows, his life off the field was much darker.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 02:04:19
Netflix ID: 81084856 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In the male-dominated sport of yacht racing, skipper Tracy Edwards leads the first all-female crew in a famous race around the world.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:37:24
Netflix ID: 81272339 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Known as a rebellious free spirit, Ranchera singer Chavela Vargas bares her soul through song while defying stereotypes in this stirring documentary.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:33:01
Netflix ID: 80177736 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 01:36:00
Netflix ID: 81029777 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this docuseries, archive footage and interviews with icons shed new light on the life, passions and pain of music legend Elvis Presley.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix ID: 81456722 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary follows the career of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster Elmo.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 4/5
Runtime: 01:16:07
Netflix ID: 70166234 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Using never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 4.4/5
Runtime: 01:42:24
Netflix ID: 70308063 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This captivating documentary explores the life and work of filmmaker John Waters's muse: internationally celebrated drag superstar Divine.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Runtime: 01:30:11
Netflix ID: 70273272 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary chronicles the life story of the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki and his inspiring journey from Germany to superstardom in the NBA.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 2.6/5
Runtime: 01:46:15
Netflix ID: 80046314 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The son of actor Leonard Nimoy directs this moving look at his father's portrayal of Spock, the iconic 'Star Trek' character he played for 50 years.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 3.3/5
Runtime: 01:51:35
Netflix ID: 80115102 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Historian Bettany Hughes explores the intellectual landscapes that helped shape the work of Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 80186252 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A documentary filmmaker chronicles the life and times of his mother, Franca Sozzani, the editor of Italian Vogue and a fashion-world provocateur.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:19:13
Netflix ID: 80147971 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary traces the life of 'Tales of the City' author Armistead Maupin, from his conservative roots to his rise as an LGBTQ champion.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:31:26
Netflix ID: 80182949 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary profiles music and culture icon Quincy Jones, offering unprecedented access to his private life and stories from his unparalleled career.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 02:04:13
Netflix ID: 80102952 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 00:58:32
Netflix ID: 80191051 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Filmed over three years in 10 countries, this documentary gives voice to the women who have become victims of sexual violence as weapons of war.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:01:15
Netflix ID: 81077862 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this documentary series on the tangled history of allegations against musician R. Kelly, women give detailed accounts of sexual and mental abuse.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 81069393 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 80217478 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:26:31
Netflix ID: 81011569 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This made-for-TV drama charts the life of former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led his nation through the turbulent 1970s and early '80s.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Runtime: 01:27:47
Netflix ID: 70308062 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler's talent for manipulation, psychology and image-making led him from humble origins to near-world conquest.

Year: 1977
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Runtime: 02:30:18
Netflix ID: 80106791 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Photographer Chris Hondros put his life on the line to cover world conflicts. His best friend explores the stories behind his most impactful images.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:32:38
Netflix ID: 80190924 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Powerlifter Matt Kroczaleski faced his greatest challenge when he came out as transgender. This documentary captures his transition into a woman.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:19:11
Netflix ID: 81031652 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Featuring interviews and vintage footage, this documentary traces American icon Carroll Shelby's life of reinvention from farmer to racer to entrepreneur.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:58:31
Netflix ID: 81218074 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

As more women come forward with harrowing accusations against R. Kelly, his criminal case gains momentum in this follow-up to the powerful docuseries.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 81269343 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary captures the extraordinary twists and turns in the journeys of Rubik's Cube-solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 00:40:46
Netflix ID: 81092143 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From her painful past to her successful career after "The Joy Luck Club," groundbreaking writer Amy Tan shares her life story in this documentary.

Year: 2021
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:41:08
Netflix ID: 81436586 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary paints an intimate portrait of beloved opera singer Luciano Pavarotti's life and art.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:54:03
Netflix ID: 81083777 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary traces the love story of songwriter Leonard Cohen and free spirit Marianne Ihlen from their early years on the Greek island of Hydra.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:37:28
Netflix ID: 81081883 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This chronicle of Bob Weir highlights his brotherhood with Jerry Garcia and his success as a member of one of the world's most influential bands.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix rating: 4.3/5
Runtime: 01:23:57
Netflix ID: 80011852 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

They are fiercely competitive athletes, determined to become champions on one of the world's toughest golf courses. And they're still in grade school.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix rating: 4/5
Runtime: 01:39:48
Netflix ID: 70290567 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Werner Herzog chronicles the devastating consequences of texting and driving. The film examines how lives can be forever altered by a trivial text.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix rating: 3.9/5
Runtime: 00:34:56
Netflix ID: 70302184 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This moving documentary chronicles the unshakeable romance between a couple who met and fell in love while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp.

Year: 2007
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix rating: 3.7/5
Runtime: 01:34:24
Netflix ID: 70054723 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Examine the rise, fall and rebirth of political operative Roger Stone, who's been an influential member of Team Trump for decades.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:41:20
Netflix ID: 80114666 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China to explore the lives and times of Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix ID: 80185801 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:38:10
Netflix ID: 80117454 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In 1992, Sandi Tan and her friends shot a quirky film on the streets of Singapore. Then the footage disappeared, sending her on a hunt for answers.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:37:12
Netflix ID: 80241061 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 02:17:54
Netflix ID: 81013626 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The beloved norteño band Los Tigres del Norte performs for the inmates of Folsom Prison on the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash's iconic concert.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:04:12
Netflix ID: 81030342 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this revealing documentary, Taylor Swift embraces her role as a songwriter and performer — and as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:25:17
Netflix ID: 81028336 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary follows the feats of high-altitude climber Jerzy Kukuczka and his ascent to higher heights before his death in 1989.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:13:11
Netflix ID: 81306463 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

"Queen of Sleaze" or feminist pioneer? Powerhouse novelist Jackie Collins created a brash sex-positive persona while hiding her private struggles.

Year: 2021
IMDb: 7.4
Runtime: 01:36:51
Netflix ID: 81464170 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

With never-before seen home video, this film recounts the paranoid downward spiral of John E. du Pont and the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix rating: 3.3/5
Runtime: 01:31:15
Netflix ID: 80044093 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Friends, colleagues and admirers recount the influential literary, political and personal life of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gabriel García Márquez.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix rating: 2.3/5
Runtime: 01:29:59
Netflix ID: 80091578 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Decades after her release from prison for the shooting death of her jazz musician husband Lee, Helen Morgan reflects on his legacy and their lives.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:31:21
Netflix ID: 80147988 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Born amid poverty and limited women's rights in the village of Ratu, India, Deepika Kumari rose to become the No.1 female archer in the world at 18.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 00:39:34
Netflix ID: 80219143 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix ID: 80211648 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this docuseries, soccer great Diego Maradona comes to Culiacán, the heart of the Sinaloa Cartel, to save the local team, the Dorados, and maybe himself, too.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix ID: 81034946 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Lorena Ramírez of Mexico's Rarámuri community lives a pastoral life -- except when she straps on her sandals to compete as an ultramarathon runner.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 00:28:22
Netflix ID: 80244683 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Unpack the mythology of Miles Davis and learn the true story of a jazz legend with never-before-seen footage and celebrity interviews.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:55:07
Netflix ID: 80227122 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Rare footage and candid memories from family and friends flesh out the talent and torment of the late INXS frontman in this revealing documentary.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:41:55
Netflix ID: 81274665 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Political fixer Roy Cohn gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his unscrupulous tactics, tormented spirit and mentorship of Donald Trump.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:37:33
Netflix ID: 81077041 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Dazzling and tender-hearted, legendary astrologer Walter Mercado vanished at the peak of his fame. This documentary poignantly explains what happened.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:36:29
Netflix ID: 81200204 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

As ace member Nanase Nishino graduates the group, the ladies of Nogizaka46 set out on a stirring journey of self discovery and reflection.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:59:36
Netflix ID: 81318420 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

An intimate portrait of legendary Hollywood actress, fashion icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, who stood for love above all else.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:40:39
Netflix ID: 81354558 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This compelling documentary follows pop icon Michael Jackson during the days leading up to his untimely death as he prepares for a series of 50 shows.

Year: 2009
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 3.5/5
Runtime: 01:51:17
Netflix ID: 70123913 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In a documentary with unparalleled access, discover the people and sounds that inspired rock 'n' roll legend Keith Richards from childhood to today.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 3.3/5
Runtime: 01:21:57
Netflix ID: 80066798 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Artist and master forger Wolfgang Beltracchi is profiled, with insights into his life, talent and the international art world that made him millions.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 2.9/5
Runtime: 01:37:49
Netflix ID: 80015279 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this wrenching documentary, two teens are sexually assaulted by boys they considered friends, humiliated online and harassed by their communities.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 3.5/5
Runtime: 01:38:36
Netflix ID: 80097321 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic 'All in the Family,' with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 2.8/5
Runtime: 01:31:19
Netflix ID: 80097360 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Interviews and photographs illuminate the odyssey of Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana, who defected to the West at the height of the Cold War.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 00:51:58
Netflix ID: 80123614 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From his star turn at Woodstock to his battles with addiction, this film chronicles the stormy life and unique talent of soulful singer Joe Cocker.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.2
Runtime: 01:30:00
Netflix ID: 80164112 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

As she fights the tide of violence against trans women, activist Victoria Cruz probes the suspicious 1992 death of her friend Marsha P. Johnson.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.2
Runtime: 01:45:48
Netflix ID: 80189623 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From making ends meet to lavish rides and fur coats, the Irish MMA champion grants an all-access pass to the highs -- and lows -- of his ascent.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.2
Runtime: 01:30:17
Netflix ID: 80164752 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Born without legs and stuck in foster care for years, teen Zion Clark finds his calling when he pursues competitive wrestling. A documentary short.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.2
Runtime: 00:11:41
Netflix ID: 80239831 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.2
Runtime: 01:14:03
Netflix ID: 80191045 · 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

The CIA attempts to turn Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, into a super agent — a plan that backfires. Based on real events.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix ID: 81002216 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This series examines the inner workings of the Nazi regime with interviews of remaining survivors of the Third Reich as well as contemporary experts.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.1
Netflix rating: 3.8/5
Netflix ID: 80004958 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Nas's debut album, this documentary also delves into his deep connection to his New York roots.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.1
Netflix rating: 3.2/5
Runtime: 01:15:01
Netflix ID: 80011844 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb