Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Historical Documentaries
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Apocalypse - World War II
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.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 80001114
WWII: Lost Films
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.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70212566
World War II in Colour
Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70254851
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour
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.
Released: 2019-11-08
Netflix ID: 80989924
Medal of Honor
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
Released: 2018-11-09
Netflix ID: 80169786
Our President
This documentary explores the meteoric rise of Roh Moo-hyun during Korea’s 2002 presidential elections despite being the candidate in last place.
Released: 2019-09-13
Runtime: 01:49:13
Netflix ID: 80192784
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
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
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
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
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
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Released: 2018-12-21
Runtime: 01:45:08
Netflix ID: 80109551
Examination of Conscience
Allegations of child sexual abuse in Spain's Catholic institutions are examined in interviews with survivors, clergy, journalists and other experts.
Released: 2019-01-25
Netflix ID: 80991879
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Released: 2020-01-24
Netflix ID: 80990771
Secrets of Great British Castles
Join historian Dan Jones on a journey back in time to the zenith of Britain's most iconic structures and their infamous inhabitants.
Released: 2016-04-01
Netflix ID: 80095866
Race for the White House
This miniseries featuring archival footage and interviews with experts captures the drama of six of history's most iconic presidential campaigns.
Released: 2016-08-31
Netflix ID: 80114987
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
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
In this docuseries, archive footage and interviews with icons shed new light on the life, passions and pain of music legend Elvis Presley.
Released: 2021-05-01
Netflix ID: 81456722
Sir! No Sir!
This documentary chronicles the largely forgotten antiwar activities of American GIs and other members of the military during the Vietnam era.
Released: 2021-06-16
Runtime: 01:23:42
Netflix ID: 70043764
Die Germanen
This documentary series tells the story of the Germans from their first confrontation with the Roman Empire until King Clovis defeated Rome.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 80000597
Genius of the Modern World
Historian Bettany Hughes explores the intellectual landscapes that helped shape the work of Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
Released: 2017-08-01
Netflix ID: 80186252
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
From heyday to curtain call, this documentary offers a rare glimpse of the legendary Monty Python troupe as it stages live shows after a long hiatus.
Released: 2018-04-15
Runtime: 01:33:32
Netflix ID: 80236470
ReMastered: Tricky Dick and The Man in Black
This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
Released: 2018-11-02
Runtime: 00:58:32
Netflix ID: 80191051
Guerras do Brasil
This documentary series details how Brazil was shaped by centuries of armed conflict, from its early conquerors to its modern-day violence.
Released: 2019-06-03
Netflix ID: 81091385
Who Killed Malcolm X?
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.
Released: 2020-02-07
Netflix ID: 80217478
Helmut Schmidt -- Lebensfragen
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.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:27:47
Netflix ID: 70308062
Murder Maps
Dramatic reenactments paired with archival sources artfully illustrate how police brought some of Britain's most infamous killers to justice.
Released: 2016-03-01
Netflix ID: 80091689
Hitler - A Career
This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler's talent for manipulation, psychology and image-making led him from humble origins to near-world conquest.
Released: 2017-02-09
Runtime: 02:30:18
Netflix ID: 80106791
Forever Chape
In the wake of the plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people, the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense seeks to rebuild the team that made history.
Released: 2018-08-02
Runtime: 01:13:45
Netflix ID: 80227672
Steal a Pencil for Me
This moving documentary chronicles the unshakeable romance between a couple who met and fell in love while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:34:24
Netflix ID: 70054723
Age of Tanks
The history of military tanks unfolds in a documentary series that traces their role in history and geopolitics from World War I to the 21st century.
Released: 2018-11-10
Netflix ID: 80208213
I Called Him Morgan
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.
Released: 2017-07-23
Runtime: 01:31:21
Netflix ID: 80147988
The Last Czars
When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
Released: 2019-07-04
Netflix ID: 80211648
Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony
This documentary recounts the fascinating and little-known role that music has played in the struggle to eradicate apartheid in South Africa.
Released: 2020-11-03
Runtime: 01:43:03
Netflix ID: 60025029
Cinema Novo
Through film clips and interviews with trailblazing auteurs, this documentary explores the movement that forever transformed Brazilian movies.
Released: 2021-07-22
Runtime: 01:32:38
Netflix ID: 81464326
Witches: A Century of Murder
Historian Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the witch hunts that plagued Britain in the 17th century, examining common myths about their origin.
Released: 2016-09-01
Netflix ID: 80118889
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic 'All in the Family,' with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators.
Released: 2016-11-01
Runtime: 01:31:19
Netflix ID: 80097360
Unbroken
After the brutal murders of their loved ones, three individuals share how they healed through forgiveness in this documentary presented by Aamir Khan.
Released: 2019-06-26
Runtime: 01:48:37
Netflix ID: 81108230
Trial By Media
In this true crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts.
Released: 2020-05-11
Netflix ID: 80198329
Blitz on Britain
Featuring archival footage from both German and UK sources, this documentary examines the defense of Britain during the early years of World War II.
Released: 2021-09-15
Runtime: 01:11:38
Netflix ID: 81409335
Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs'
This series examines the inner workings of the Nazi regime with interviews of remaining survivors of the Third Reich as well as contemporary experts.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 80004958
Five Came Back
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Released: 2017-03-31
Netflix ID: 80049928
Wormwood
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
Released: 2017-12-15
Netflix ID: 80059446
ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
Cloaked in mystery, bluesman Robert Johnson left his mark on American music. Now family, critics and famous fans look for the real man behind the music.
Released: 2019-04-26
Runtime: 00:48:49
Netflix ID: 80191049
Die Frauen der Wikinger
This documentary seeks to dispel clichés about Viking women, who made great contributions to European history and even modern women's lib movements.
Released: 2016-12-01
Netflix ID: 80139278
Big Bang in Tunguska
Leading scientists offer insights into the most powerful explosion in recorded history, which leveled miles of Siberian wilderness in 1908.
Released: 2016-12-19
Runtime: 00:49:20
Netflix ID: 80123551
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.
Released: 2020-03-20
Runtime: 01:32:30
Netflix ID: 80227556
Muzaffarnagar Baaqi Hai
Through interviews with locals, this documentary investigates the triggers and outcomes of the 2013 communal riots in the heart of Uttar Pradesh.
Released: 2018-11-15
Runtime: 02:16:06
Netflix ID: 81035103
I'm Glad I Did
Glimpse into the life and decades-long career of Turkish performer Metin Akpınar through personal interviews with him and his contemporaries.
Released: 2021-07-30
Runtime: 01:54:00
Netflix ID: 81425123
Final Account
This documentary stitches together never-before-seen interviews with the last living generation of people who participated in Hitler's Third Reich.
Released: 2021-09-03
Runtime: 01:34:19
Netflix ID: 81422962
Europe's Most Dangerous Man: Otto Skorzeny in Spain
Declassified documents reveal the post-WWII life of Otto Skorzeny, a close Hitler ally who escaped to Spain and became an adviser to world presidents.
Released: 2021-09-22
Runtime: 01:07:08
Netflix ID: 81493626
Behind Enemy Lines
After dire setbacks in 1940, Winston Churchill commissions a new kind of fighting force: commandos trained to use stealth and audacious tactics.
Released: 2016-08-14
Netflix ID: 80114588
Conspiracy
Skeptics and others discuss widely held conspiracy theories involving aliens, government cover-ups, secret assassinations and other intrigues.
Released: 2016-08-31
Netflix ID: 80118873
The Last Days
This Oscar-winning documentary recounts the harrowing stories of five Hungarian Jews who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and Hitler's reign.
Released: 2021-05-19
Runtime: 01:27:19
Netflix ID: 21477429
Challenger
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Released: 2020-09-20
Netflix ID: 81012137
Empire Games
Interviews with scholars and dramatic reenactments bring to life the origins and history-making achievements of the world's greatest ancient empires.
Released: 2018-10-05
Netflix ID: 80240840
Vivere
This documentary explores a lost true story set in Nazi-occupied Rome, when then-actor Vittorio De Sica was pulled from a set by Joseph Goebbels' men.
Released: 2021-06-02
Runtime: 00:37:55
Netflix ID: 81411162
Goodbye Saigon
In this documentary, a young, all-women band from Italy travels to Vietnam in 1968 and experiences the war firsthand as they perform for U.S. soldiers.
Released: 2021-06-30
Runtime: 01:20:02
Netflix ID: 81411207
My name is KIM Bok-dong
For 27 years, Kim Bok-dong fought tirelessly to spread education and recognition of the painful history of World War II's comfort women.
Released: 2020-03-16
Runtime: 01:41:33
Netflix ID: 81252857
Captive
This documentary series reconstructs history's most complex, high-stakes hostage negotiations as kidnapping victims recount their terrifying ordeals.
Released: 2016-12-09
Netflix ID: 80065491
Patria
Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Released: 2019-01-17
Runtime: 01:29:55
Netflix ID: 80988257
Of Animals and Men
Discover how Antonina and Jan Żabiński courageously risked their lives to save hundreds of Jews by hiding them at the Warsaw Zoo during World War II.
Released: 2020-09-01
Runtime: 01:10:00
Netflix ID: 81306416
The Songs We Sang
In the 1980s, Xinyao music captured the essence of everyday life and birthed a powerful artistic movement in Singapore, as seen in this documentary.
Released: 2020-09-05
Runtime: 02:08:04
Netflix ID: 81310409
Citizen Roh
After his presidency, Roh Moo-hyun returned to his hometown to spend his days creating an eco-friendly community and nights dreaming of a better society.
Released: 2020-12-28
Runtime: 01:38:29
Netflix ID: 81396513
What Would Sophia Loren Do?
In this delightful short documentary, an Italian American grandmother and film buff finds strength and joy in the life of her screen idol, Sophia Loren.
Released: 2021-01-16
Runtime: 00:32:16
Netflix ID: 81404845
Days of Disaster
This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.
Released: 2021-08-06
Netflix ID: 81477518
Secrets of the Third Reich II
The lost, hidden, or never-known secrets of World War II's Nazi regime are finally revealed in this new collection of astonishing true tales.
Released: 2015-05-27
Netflix ID: 80005529
Jesus Code
Through scholarly and scientific examination of six relics, this series explores the historical Jesus and the complex world in which he lived.
Released: 2016-07-31
Netflix ID: 80030183
Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads
This documentary series examines the Einsatzgruppen, Nazis responsible for the mass murder of Jews, Gypsies and Soviet prisoners in Eastern Europe.
Released: 2016-11-10
Netflix ID: 80134093
Roman Empire: Reign of Blood
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Released: 2016-11-11
Netflix ID: 80096545
Die Wikinger
This documentary series offers a well-rounded portrayal of Vikings, not just as barbarians but also as successful traders, mercenaries and explorers.
Released: 2016-12-01
Netflix ID: 80139519
#Rucker50
This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Harlem sports program that has inspired countless city kids to become pro basketball players.
Released: 2016-12-01
Runtime: 00:56:18
Netflix ID: 80147908
Iwan the Terrible
This documentary focuses on tempestuous 16th-century Czar Ivan IV, whose vision and ruthlessness expanded the size, power and culture of Russia.
Released: 2016-12-19
Runtime: 00:52:09
Netflix ID: 80123615
JFK: The Making of a President
Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.
Released: 2017-05-01
Runtime: 00:43:50
Netflix ID: 80158588
Jackie: A Tale of Two Sisters
Rachael Stirling narrates this multifaceted portrait of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her younger sister, Lee Radziwill.
Released: 2017-06-01
Runtime: 00:44:12
Netflix ID: 80158579
Amelia: A Tale of Two Sisters
Eight decades after her disappearance, Amelia Earhart's incredible accomplishments are still celebrated, thanks in large part to her sister Muriel.
Released: 2017-06-01
Runtime: 00:43:41
Netflix ID: 80158580
How to Stage a Coup
Explore how Caesar, Napoleon, Mussolini, Hitler and modern-day dictators consolidated their considerable power through bold and brazen coups.
Released: 2017-06-01
Runtime: 00:47:00
Netflix ID: 80158769
The Russian Revolution
Starting in 1881, this film describes how the personal battle between the royal Romanovs and Lenin's Ulyanov family led to the Russian Revolution.
Released: 2017-06-15
Runtime: 00:47:14
Netflix ID: 80158770
The Confession Tapes
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
Released: 2017-09-08
Netflix ID: 80161702
Bobby Kennedy for President
Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the 'Bobby Phenomenon' of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.
Released: 2018-04-27
Netflix ID: 80174282
Marele jaf comunist
A deconstruction of the 1959 bank heist in Romania, where a group of robbers pulls off the feat then is ordered by the state to reenact it on film.
Released: 2019-10-17
Runtime: 01:15:07
Netflix ID: 81149217
Videograms of a Revolution
This documentary uses news footage and amateur video to paint a vivid picture of Romania’s 1989 revolution and the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.
Released: 2019-12-22
Runtime: 01:47:00
Netflix ID: 70047777
Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President, and the Spy
This docuseries details the suspicious death of Alberto Nisman, investigator of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association building.
Released: 2020-01-01
Netflix ID: 80197991
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Featuring rare concert footage and interviews with legendary musicians, this documentary traces Bob Dylan's life story and extraordinary career.
Released: 2020-04-25
Runtime: 03:28:13
Netflix ID: 70177496
#AnneFrank - Parallel Stories
Through her diary, Anne Frank's story is retold alongside those of five Holocaust survivors in this poignant documentary from Oscar winner Helen Mirren.
Released: 2020-07-01
Runtime: 01:34:41
Netflix ID: 81264660
Karski i władcy ludzkości
This documentary tells the story of Jan Karski, the first person to deliver eyewitness accounts of Nazi war crimes in Poland to the western powers.
Released: 2020-09-01
Runtime: 01:11:48
Netflix ID: 81277561
Journey of an African Colony
This docuseries delves into the untold stories and unsung heroes that paved Nigeria's road to independence. Based on the books by host Olasupo Shasore.
Released: 2020-09-30
Netflix ID: 81324674
Empress Sisi and the Anarchist
The true story of Austria's Empress Elisabeth, whose assassination by an Italian anarchist in 1898 shocked the world and triggered historic unrest.
Released: 2020-11-01
Runtime: 00:44:38
Netflix ID: 81324786
From Victoria Street To Ang Mo Kio
In this hybrid documentary film, students at a Catholic missionary Chinese girls' school navigate education amid social change in Singapore.
Released: 2020-11-29
Runtime: 01:09:36
Netflix ID: 81343399
Emicida: AmarElo - It’s All For Yesterday
Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo's Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
Released: 2020-12-08
Runtime: 01:29:50
Netflix ID: 81306298
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
Released: 2020-12-16
Netflix ID: 81006953
Motherland calls for a feat
This documentary captures the heroism of Russian sailors and port workers who defended Murmansk and kept its critical port operational during WWII.
Released: 2020-12-23
Runtime: 00:52:14
Netflix ID: 81348931
SanPa: Sins of the Savior
Amidst a heroin crisis, Vincenzo Muccioli cared for the addicted, earning him fierce public devotion — even as charges of violence began to mount.
Released: 2020-12-31
Netflix ID: 81010965
Heroes. Battle-hardened in the North
This documentary tells the story of a pilot, scout and artilleryman hailed as heroes after the WWII battle to defend Russia's Kola Peninsula from Nazis.
Released: 2021-01-07
Runtime: 01:01:00
Netflix ID: 81348934
Five Came Back: The Reference Films
This collection includes 12 World War II-era propaganda films — many of which are graphic and offensive — discussed in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
Released: 2021-02-09
Netflix ID: 81405851
Amend: The Fight for America
Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.
Released: 2021-02-18
Netflix ID: 80219054
Pelé
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé’s extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero.
Released: 2021-02-24
Runtime: 01:48:54
Netflix ID: 81074673
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
Released: 2021-02-25
Netflix ID: 80237990
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
Released: 2021-03-16
Netflix ID: 81035118