Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: True Crime Documentaries
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Forensic Files
Detectives and crime lab technicians use the latest and most fascinating procedures to solve crimes in this documentary-style show.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70198116
Real Detective
This series blends documentary style with dramatic re-creations as actors portraying real detectives recall the cases that will haunt them forever.
Released: 2016-08-23
Netflix ID: 80096763
Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
A twisted criminal's gruesome videos drive a group of amateur online sleuths to launch a risky manhunt that pulls them into a dark underworld.
Released: 2019-12-18
Netflix ID: 81031373
Crime Files: The Homefront
Murder, fraud, drug-dealing and other illegal offenses that have torn apart once-happy families are the subject of this fact-based crime series.
Released: 2017-03-15
Netflix ID: 80162303
The Staircase
Accident or murder? After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope.
Released: 2018-06-08
Netflix ID: 80233441
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
The Pharmacist
After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.
Released: 2020-02-05
Netflix ID: 81002576
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
Devil's Freedom
A gripping documentary on the psychological effects of the violence in Mexico as told by victims and victimizers, whose names and faces are concealed.
Released: 2019-11-01
Runtime: 01:14:08
Netflix ID: 81170693
Athlete A
This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.
Released: 2020-06-24
Runtime: 01:44:04
Netflix ID: 81034185
Surviving R. Kelly
In this documentary series on the tangled history of allegations against musician R. Kelly, women give detailed accounts of sexual and mental abuse.
Released: 2019-09-15
Netflix ID: 81069393
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
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
Dream/Killer
This riveting crime doc follows Bill as he confronts America's broken judicial system after his son is falsely sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Released: 2019-11-20
Runtime: 01:49:27
Netflix ID: 80081990
Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning
As more women come forward with harrowing accusations against R. Kelly, his criminal case gains momentum in this follow-up to the powerful docuseries.
Released: 2020-04-13
Netflix ID: 81269343
Obsession: Dark Desires
This series looks at true cases of women and men whose happiness, freedom and even lives have been jeopardized by someone's obsession with them.
Released: 2016-07-31
Netflix ID: 80109160
Long Shot
When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around raw footage from a popular TV show. A documentary.
Released: 2017-09-29
Runtime: 00:40:02
Netflix ID: 80182115
The Innocent Man
This documentary adaptation of John Grisham's only nonfiction book raises troubling questions about two murder cases in Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s.
Released: 2018-12-14
Netflix ID: 80187030
Who Killed Little Gregory?
When their 4-year-old son is murdered, a young couple fights a twisting and arduous battle trying to identify a frustratingly elusive killer.
Released: 2019-11-20
Netflix ID: 80222157
The Confession Killer
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
Released: 2019-12-06
Netflix ID: 80213588
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Released: 2020-01-15
Netflix ID: 81062828
Unsolved Mysteries
Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
Released: 2020-07-01
Netflix ID: 81026055
A Murder in the Park
This documentary excoriates a noted anti-death-penalty activist and his team, whose questionable methods got a convicted killer freed in 1999.
Released: 2017-03-15
Runtime: 01:31:19
Netflix ID: 80044562
Unabomber - In His Own Words
The CIA attempts to turn Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, into a super agent — a plan that backfires. Based on real events.
Released: 2020-02-22
Netflix ID: 81002216
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
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Released: 2020-05-27
Netflix ID: 80224905
Fear City: New York vs The Mafia
Five Mafia families ruled New York with a bloody fist in the 1970s and '80s, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.
Released: 2020-07-22
Netflix ID: 80218338
Tread
This documentary reconstructs the pivotal moments that drove a man on a rampage to destroy a small town with a bulldozer he fortified in secret.
Released: 2020-08-01
Runtime: 01:28:24
Netflix ID: 81206411
World's Most Wanted
Suspected of heinous crimes, they’ve avoided capture despite massive rewards and global investigations. A docuseries profiling the world’s most wanted.
Released: 2020-08-05
Netflix ID: 81013210
Amanda Knox
She was twice convicted and acquitted of murder. Amanda Knox and the people closest to her case speak out in this illuminating documentary.
Released: 2016-09-30
Runtime: 01:32:15
Netflix ID: 80081155
Abducted in Plain Sight
In this true crime documentary, a family falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who abducts their adolescent daughter. Twice.
Released: 2019-01-14
Runtime: 01:30:21
Netflix ID: 81000864
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
This documentary charts the rise and fall of hot yoga founder Bikram Choudhury as his global empire is born and disturbing revelations come to light.
Released: 2019-11-20
Runtime: 01:26:01
Netflix ID: 80221584
Untouchable
Including interviews with accusers and ex-colleagues, this documentary traces the controversial career of disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Released: 2020-05-30
Runtime: 01:38:52
Netflix ID: 81136783
Heist
Millions in stolen cash. Missing luxury bourbon. Watch ordinary people almost get away with these extraordinary heists in this true crime series.
Released: 2021-07-14
Netflix ID: 81087195
Caught on Camera
Nick Wallis presents crimes caught on CCTV, cell phones and other devices and reveals how investigators use the recordings to solve tough cases.
Released: 2016-08-14
Netflix ID: 80108985
Real Crime: Diamond Geezers
In an attempted heist worthy of a Hollywood film, a cadre of criminals sets out to steal the world's largest perfect diamond from a London landmark.
Released: 2016-07-31
Runtime: 00:46:14
Netflix ID: 80109248
The Legend of Cocaine Island
An urban legend about a duffel bag of cocaine buried in the Caribbean leads a misfit band to hatch a nutball plan to find it in this comic documentary.
Released: 2019-03-29
Runtime: 01:27:03
Netflix ID: 80999977
Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.
Released: 2020-04-29
Runtime: 01:37:08
Netflix ID: 81074065
A Perfect Crime
This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Released: 2020-09-25
Netflix ID: 81022994
Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
From public protests to viral movements, the aftermath of the R. Kelly docuseries is explored in this special featuring journalists and experts.
Released: 2020-04-13
Runtime: 01:24:41
Netflix ID: 81269329
Casting JonBenet
Local actors from JonBenet Ramsey's hometown offer multiple perspectives on her 1996 murder as they vie to play roles in a dramatization of the case.
Released: 2017-04-28
Runtime: 01:20:42
Netflix ID: 80142316
Interview with a Serial Killer
In this jailhouse interview, Arthur Shawcross, the Genesee River Killer, shares candid details of his crimes and his surprising family bonds.
Released: 2016-08-02
Runtime: 00:44:32
Netflix ID: 80108996
Nurses Who Kill
Top medical, criminal and psychological experts analyze the motives and methods of nurses who use their positions to kill rather than heal.
Released: 2017-08-01
Netflix ID: 80185622
The Ripper
In the late 1970s, British police struggle to identify — let alone capture — the serial killer known throughout the world as the Yorkshire Ripper.
Released: 2020-12-16
Netflix ID: 81006684
Terrorism Close Calls
Law enforcement officials look back on attempted terrorist attacks that were thwarted in the nick of time.
Released: 2018-10-26
Netflix ID: 80185048
Roll Red Roll
This compelling documentary follows the 2012 Steubenville, Ohio rape case, putting social media and high school football culture in the spotlight.
Released: 2019-08-08
Runtime: 01:20:04
Netflix ID: 81087761
I AM A KILLER: RELEASED
In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
Released: 2020-08-28
Netflix ID: 81227743
Psychopath with Piers Morgan
Through a thick glass barrier, the journalist interviews Paris Bennett, who, at 13, killed his four-year-old sister, and is soon eligible for parole.
Released: 2020-08-20
Runtime: 00:45:47
Netflix ID: 81320736
Serial Killer with Piers Morgan
Through intense prison interviews, Piers Morgan revisits the crimes of three convicted serial killers and learns more about their motives.
Released: 2018-12-10
Netflix ID: 80241003
Confessions of a Serial Killer with Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan travels to Florida to sit down with Bernard Giles, who is serving a life sentence for killing five women over three months in 1973.
Released: 2020-08-20
Runtime: 00:44:43
Netflix ID: 81320735
Libero
A journalist investigates a principled clothing manufacturer in Palermo who takes a public stand against the payment of protection money to the Mafia.
Released: 2021-04-21
Runtime: 01:32:49
Netflix ID: 81411138
Killer Instinct
Seasoned journalist Chris Hansen dives into America's most haunting murder cases, exposing the methods and motivations of frightfully cunning killers.
Released: 2016-08-14
Netflix ID: 80109477
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay made a huge impact in music and his community. But friends and family still seek closure years after his unsolved murder.
Released: 2018-12-07
Runtime: 00:58:51
Netflix ID: 80191044
Hasta los dientes
This documentary follows the controversy surrounding the 2010 murders of two students, who were framed as criminals and killed by the Mexican military.
Released: 2019-08-13
Runtime: 01:49:28
Netflix ID: 81123826
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.
Released: 2020-02-26
Netflix ID: 80220207
White Boy
This true-crime documentary exposes new facts about alleged teen drug lord 'White Boy Rick' and his lesser-known role as an FBI informant.
Released: 2020-03-11
Runtime: 01:22:38
Netflix ID: 81244037
How to Fix a Drug Scandal
Two drug lab chemists' shocking crimes cripple a state's judicial system and blur the lines of justice for lawyers, officials and thousands of inmates.
Released: 2020-04-01
Netflix ID: 80233339
The Innocence Files
The Innocence Project unravels missteps and deceit in a series of wrongful convictions, exposing the injustice inflicted on victims and the accused.
Released: 2020-04-15
Netflix ID: 80214563
American Murder: The Family Next Door
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
Released: 2020-09-30
Runtime: 01:23:50
Netflix ID: 81130130
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
This documentary examines a mother's tireless crusade to jail her daughter's murderer after Mexico's justice system failed to do so.
Released: 2020-10-14
Runtime: 01:49:58
Netflix ID: 81002192
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?
A woman is found dead in her bathtub, with a puddle of blood nearby. Her husband theorizes she had an accident. But an autopsy tells a different story.
Released: 2020-11-05
Netflix ID: 81017110
Trial 4
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
Released: 2020-11-12
Netflix ID: 80202347
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 LA lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this true-crime story, two detectives won't rest until they catch him.
Released: 2021-01-14
Netflix ID: 81025701
Murder by the Coast
In 1999, teen Rocío Wanninkhof is murdered. Her mother's ex-partner, Dolores Vázquez, is suspected. Did she do it? A second victim reveals the truth.
Released: 2021-06-24
Runtime: 01:28:48
Netflix ID: 81179778
Sophie: A Murder in West Cork
A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.
Released: 2021-07-01
Netflix ID: 81094755
A Big Little Murder
Through exclusive interviews, this documentary attempts to uncover the truth behind the brutal 2017 murder of a young Indian schoolboy.
Released: 2021-08-06
Netflix ID: 81477615
The Negotiators
In this four-part docuseries, expert negotiators recount their experiences navigating high-pressure hostage crises from Australia to Thailand.
Released: 2021-08-06
Netflix ID: 81477525
Crime Stories: India Detectives
Cameras following Bengaluru police on the job offer a rare glimpse into the complex and challenging inner workings of four major crime investigations.
Released: 2021-09-23
Netflix ID: 81000068
Real Crime: Supermarket Heist (Tesco Bomber)
In 2000, U.K. detectives spent months tracking a criminal known only as Sally, who was targeting a supermarket chain with extortion and letter bombs.
Released: 2016-08-16
Runtime: 00:46:00
Netflix ID: 80108998
Killer Women with Piers Morgan
Journalist Piers Morgan goes behind prison walls to speak with women convicted of shocking crimes, shedding light on what drove them to murder.
Released: 2016-10-15
Netflix ID: 80116762
Countdown to Death: Pablo Escobar
Through rare interviews, images and wiretap audio, this documentary reconstructs the last nine years of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's life.
Released: 2018-01-23
Runtime: 01:08:34
Netflix ID: 80175405
Até que a morte nos separe
Brazil's high-profile crimes of passion are re-created as psychologists, investigators and the family of the deceased reveal details of each case.
Released: 2018-10-29
Netflix ID: 80995715
Murder Mountain
In Humboldt County, California, the big business of legal marijuana brings in visitors from around the world. Some are never seen again.
Released: 2018-12-28
Netflix ID: 80217475
Notes for a heist film
A director befriends a notorious robber, who shares his criminal wisdom while in jail to achieve their goal of creating a hold-up film.
Released: 2019-08-30
Runtime: 01:29:36
Netflix ID: 81145633
Cold Case Files Classic
Through forensic science and criminal psychology, an elite breed of detectives reexamine long-unsolved crimes to deliver justice and the truth.
Released: 2019-09-15
Netflix ID: 81175728
The Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegios
While carrying out prison sentences, five notorious thieves in Mexico City share their principles, preferred methods and respect for the craft.
Released: 2019-11-01
Runtime: 01:36:47
Netflix ID: 81170692
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
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
Released: 2020-03-20
Netflix ID: 81115994
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. From the creator of "The Ted Bundy Tapes," a dive into crime's darkest places.
Released: 2021-02-11
Netflix ID: 81183727
Murder Among the Mormons
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story.
Released: 2021-03-04
Netflix ID: 81226889
Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case
This docuseries follows the high-profile case of Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael, who was accused of murdering his wife in 2013.
Released: 2021-03-18
Netflix ID: 81149020
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist
In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.
Released: 2021-04-08
Netflix ID: 81032570
Why Did You Kill Me?
The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.
Released: 2021-04-15
Runtime: 01:23:59
Netflix ID: 80991050
I Remember Piazza Fontana
After losing her father in the Piazza Fontana massacre, a woman embarks on an emotional journey to uncover the truths surrounding the tragic attack.
Released: 2021-04-28
Runtime: 01:32:02
Netflix ID: 81411152
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
Released: 2021-05-06
Netflix ID: 81059887
Mafia Is Cose Nostre
From prison, Antonia Maria Iannicelli shares the tragic events that led to the deaths of her loved ones in connection to the Mafia in this documentary.
Released: 2021-05-12
Runtime: 00:57:30
Netflix ID: 81411181
Nail Bomber: Manhunt
This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator.
Released: 2021-05-27
Runtime: 01:12:42
Netflix ID: 81184731
It’s My Turn
The true story of the 1992 car-bombing murder of Paolo Borsellino, an anti-Mafia crusader and Palermo judge, is recounted in this documentary drama.
Released: 2021-06-16
Runtime: 01:36:14
Netflix ID: 81411137
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime
The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Released: 2021-07-09
Netflix ID: 81043160
Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?
A deep dive into the work of renowned Mexican journalist Manuel Buendía looks to unravel his murder and the ties between politics and drug trafficking.
Released: 2021-07-15
Runtime: 01:40:23
Netflix ID: 81047904
Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord
Max S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom in this story that inspired the series "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)."
Released: 2021-08-04
Runtime: 01:37:22
Netflix ID: 81207826
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami
Two childhood friends go from high school dropouts to the most powerful drug kingpins in Miami in this true story of a crime saga that spanned decades.
Released: 2021-08-05
Netflix ID: 80996810
In Search of The Frog Boys
This documentary looks into unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of five boys whose remains were found 11 years later.
Released: 2021-08-06
Netflix ID: 81477606
Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Released: 2021-08-19
Runtime: 01:25:41
Netflix ID: 81097791
John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer
Idolized medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors, prosecutors and the press.
Released: 2021-08-26
Netflix ID: 81103570
The Women and the Murderer
This documentary traces the capture of serial killer Guy Georges through the tireless work of two women: a police chief and a victim's mother.
Released: 2021-09-10
Runtime: 01:32:26
Netflix ID: 81168281