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The Crime Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 9875 . Below are 100 Crime Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include Forensic Files (2000), Dirty Money (2018), Wild Wild Country (2018).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
Forensic Files (2000) Detectives and crime lab technicians use the latest and most fascinating procedures to solve crimes in this documentary-style show.
Year: 200070198116 · IMDb
Dirty Money (2018) From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
Year: 201880118100 · IMDb
Wild Wild Country (2018) When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
Year: 201880145240 · IMDb
Real Detective (2016) This series blends documentary style with dramatic re-creations as actors portraying real detectives recall the cases that will haunt them forever.
Year: 201680096763 · IMDb
Crime Files: The Homefront (2016) Murder, fraud, drug-dealing and other illegal offenses that have torn apart once-happy families are the subject of this fact-based crime series.
Year: 201680162303 · IMDb
The Staircase (2018) Accident or murder? After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope.
Year: 201880233441 · IMDb
Examination of Conscience (2018) Allegations of child sexual abuse in Spain's Catholic institutions are examined in interviews with survivors, clergy, journalists and other experts.
Year: 201880991879 · IMDb
The Ivory Game (2016) Filmmakers infiltrate the corrupt global network of ivory trafficking, exposing poachers and dealers as African elephants edge closer to extinction.
Year: 201680117533 · IMDb
Icarus (2017) An American filmmaker and cyclist unwittingly wades into a global scandal when a Russian scientist leaks shocking details of a vast doping conspiracy.
Year: 201780168079 · IMDb
Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art (2020) 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.
Year: 202081406333 · IMDb
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019) Present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings made on death row form a searing portrait of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.
Year: 201980226612 · IMDb
Killer Ratings (2019) Brazilian TV personality and politician Wallace Souza faces accusations of masterminding the violent crimes he reported on and rallied against.
Year: 201980217946 · IMDb
The Fear of 13 (2015) 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: 201580099305 · IMDb
Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017) This documentary chronicles simmering tension and broken trust between L.A.'s black community and police in the decade before the Rodney King riots.
Year: 201780183783 · IMDb
Exposed: The Case Of Keli Lane (2018) This documentary follows one of Australia's most notorious trials involving a former water polo player who was convicted of murdering her newborn baby.
Year: 201881147035 · IMDb
Devil's Freedom (2017) A gripping documentary on the psychological effects of the violence in Mexico as told by victims and victimizers, whose names and faces are concealed.
Year: 201781170693 · IMDb
Athlete A (2020) This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.
Year: 202081034185 · IMDb
War Against Women (2013) 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: 201381077862 · IMDb
Surviving R. Kelly (2019) In this documentary series on the tangled history of allegations against musician R. Kelly, women give detailed accounts of sexual and mental abuse.
Year: 201981069393 · IMDb
The Devil Next Door (2019) A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Year: 201980201488 · IMDb
Who Killed Malcolm X? (2020) 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: 202080217478 · IMDb
Murder Maps (2015) Dramatic reenactments paired with archival sources artfully illustrate how police brought some of Britain's most infamous killers to justice.
Year: 201580091689 · IMDb
I AM A KILLER (2018) Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
Year: 201880202283 · IMDb
City of Joy (2018) Women who've been sexually brutalized in war-torn Congo begin to heal at City of Joy, a center that helps them regain a sense of self and empowerment.
Year: 201880203094 · IMDb
Dream/Killer (2015) 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.
Year: 201580081990 · IMDb
Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth (2009) This documentary shows the devastating effects of crystal meth on the impoverished rural towns in California's Central Valley.
Year: 200970266801 · IMDb
Obsession: Dark Desires (2015) 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.
Year: 201580109160 · IMDb
Long Shot (2017) 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.
Year: 201780182115 · IMDb
The Innocent Man (2018) This documentary adaptation of John Grisham's only nonfiction book raises troubling questions about two murder cases in Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s.
Year: 201880187030 · IMDb
Who Killed Little Gregory? (2019) When their 4-year-old son is murdered, a young couple fights a twisting and arduous battle trying to identify a frustratingly elusive killer.
Year: 201980222157 · IMDb
The Confession Killer (2019) Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
Year: 201980213588 · IMDb
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (2020) Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Year: 202081062828 · IMDb
Unsolved Mysteries (2020) Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
Year: 202081026055 · IMDb
Team Foxcatcher (2016) 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: 201680044093 · IMDb
I Called Him Morgan (2016) 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: 201680147988 · IMDb
Witches: A Century of Murder (2015) Historian Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the witch hunts that plagued Britain in the 17th century, examining common myths about their origin.
Year: 201580118889 · IMDb
Audrie and Daisy (2016) In this wrenching documentary, two teens are sexually assaulted by boys they considered friends, humiliated online and harassed by their communities.
Year: 201680097321 · IMDb
A Murder in the Park (2014) This documentary excoriates a noted anti-death-penalty activist and his team, whose questionable methods got a convicted killer freed in 1999.
Year: 201480044562 · IMDb
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) 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: 201780189623 · IMDb
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019) 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: 201980191045 · IMDb
Unabomber - In His Own Words (2018) The CIA attempts to turn Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, into a super agent — a plan that backfires. Based on real events.
Year: 201881002216 · IMDb
Trial By Media (2020) 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.
Year: 202080198329 · IMDb
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020) Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Year: 202080224905 · IMDb
Fear City: New York vs The Mafia (2020) 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.
Year: 202080218338 · IMDb
Wormwood (2017) 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.
Year: 201780059446 · IMDb
World's Most Wanted (2020) Suspected of heinous crimes, they’ve avoided capture despite massive rewards and global investigations. A docuseries profiling the world’s most wanted.
Year: 202081013210 · IMDb
Cocaine (2005) Three films chronicle the cocaine trade's sweeping impact on the citizens of Peru, Brazil and Colombia, from poor farmers to powerful drug lords.
Year: 200580106150 · IMDb
The Day I Met El Chapo (2017) Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
Year: 201780184569 · IMDb
Happy Jail (2019) The Philippine jail known for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict, sparking controversy and criticism.
Year: 201980223113 · IMDb
Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) In this true crime documentary, a family falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who abducts their adolescent daughter. Twice.
Year: 201781000864 · IMDb
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (2019) The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Year: 201980194956 · IMDb
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019) 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.
Year: 201980221584 · IMDb
Untouchable (2019) Including interviews with accusers and ex-colleagues, this documentary traces the controversial career of disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Year: 201981136783 · IMDb
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (2016) Investigative journalist Paul Connolly becomes a voluntary inmate in the world's most volatile prisons, where intimidation and brutality rule.
Year: 201680116922 · IMDb
Caught on Camera (2015) Nick Wallis presents crimes caught on CCTV, cell phones and other devices and reveals how investigators use the recordings to solve tough cases.
Year: 201580108985 · IMDb
Strong Island (2017) The forces of family, grief and racial injustice converge in this powerful documentary exploring the murder of filmmaker Yance Ford's brother.
Year: 201780168230 · IMDb
Real Crime: Diamond Geezers (2008) 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.
Year: 200880109248 · IMDb
Out of Thin Air (2017) Picking up 40 years after six were convicted for two strange murders in Iceland, this chilling documentary proves confessions can’t always be trusted.
Year: 201780119349 · IMDb
The Legend of Cocaine Island (2019) 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.
Year: 201980999977 · IMDb
A Perfect Crime (2020) This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Year: 202081022994 · IMDb
Casting JonBenet (2017) 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.
Year: 201780142316 · IMDb
Interview with a Serial Killer (2008) In this jailhouse interview, Arthur Shawcross, the Genesee River Killer, shares candid details of his crimes and his surprising family bonds.
Year: 200880108996 · IMDb
Nurses Who Kill (2016) Top medical, criminal and psychological experts analyze the motives and methods of nurses who use their positions to kill rather than heal.
Year: 201680185622 · IMDb
Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane (2018) Two priests -- one from Dunblane, Scotland, the other from Newtown, Connecticut -- bond over school tragedies that occurred 16 years apart.
Year: 201881001809 · IMDb
The Investigator: A British Crime Story (2016) This show sheds new light on the decades-old case of Carole Packman, whose husband was convicted of her murder, even though her body was never found.
Year: 201680144146 · IMDb
Inside the Criminal Mind (2018) Explore the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious types of criminals.
Year: 201880185065 · IMDb
Roll Red Roll (2018) This compelling documentary follows the 2012 Steubenville, Ohio rape case, putting social media and high school football culture in the spotlight.
Year: 201881087761 · IMDb
I AM A KILLER: RELEASED (2020) In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
Year: 202081227743 · IMDb
Psychopath with Piers Morgan (2019) 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.
Year: 201981320736 · IMDb
Serial Killer with Piers Morgan (2018) Through intense prison interviews, Piers Morgan revisits the crimes of three convicted serial killers and learns more about their motives.
Year: 201880241003 · IMDb
Confessions of a Serial Killer with Piers Morgan (2019) 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.
Year: 201981320735 · IMDb
Libero (2016) A journalist investigates a principled clothing manufacturer in Palermo who takes a public stand against the payment of protection money to the Mafia.
Year: 201681411138 · IMDb
Killer Instinct (2015) Seasoned journalist Chris Hansen dives into America's most haunting murder cases, exposing the methods and motivations of frightfully cunning killers.
Year: 201580109477 · IMDb
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (2018) 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.
Year: 201880191044 · IMDb
ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium (2019) The shocking murder of singer Victor Jara in 1973 turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.
Year: 201980191048 · IMDb
1994 (2019) Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Year: 201980991872 · IMDb
Hasta los dientes (2018) This documentary follows the controversy surrounding the 2010 murders of two students, who were framed as criminals and killed by the Mexican military.
Year: 201881123826 · IMDb
White Boy (2017) This true-crime documentary exposes new facts about alleged teen drug lord 'White Boy Rick' and his lesser-known role as an FBI informant.
Year: 201781244037 · IMDb
How to Fix a Drug Scandal (2020) 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.
Year: 202080233339 · IMDb
The Innocence Files (2020) The Innocence Project unravels missteps and deceit in a series of wrongful convictions, exposing the injustice inflicted on victims and the accused.
Year: 202080214563 · IMDb
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
Year: 202081130130 · IMDb
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo (2020) This documentary examines a mother's tireless crusade to jail her daughter's murderer after Mexico's justice system failed to do so.
Year: 202081002192 · IMDb
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? (2020) 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.
Year: 202081017110 · IMDb
Trial 4 (2020) 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.
Year: 202080202347 · IMDb
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021) 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.
Year: 202181025701 · IMDb
Jesus Code (2015) Through scholarly and scientific examination of six relics, this series explores the historical Jesus and the complex world in which he lived.
Year: 201580030183 · IMDb
Real Crime: Supermarket Heist (Tesco Bomber) (2010) 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.
Year: 201080108998 · IMDb
Killer Women with Piers Morgan (2016) Journalist Piers Morgan goes behind prison walls to speak with women convicted of shocking crimes, shedding light on what drove them to murder.
Year: 201680116762 · IMDb
Cop Watchers (2016) Explore the stories of the citizens who seek to deter police brutality by observing and videotaping arrests made by the New York Police Department.
Year: 201680185723 · IMDb
Alias JJ, la celebridad del mal (2017) Witnesses and public figures respond to controversial claims about Pablo Escobar made by the Medellín Cartel's sole survivor, John Jairo Velásquez.
Year: 201780203742 · IMDb
The Confession Tapes (2017) This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
Year: 201780161702 · IMDb
Drug Lords (2018) Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
Year: 201880177803 · IMDb
Countdown to Death: Pablo Escobar (2017) Through rare interviews, images and wiretap audio, this documentary reconstructs the last nine years of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's life.
Year: 201780175405 · IMDb
Evil Genius (2018) This baffling true crime story starts with the grisly death of a pizza man who robs a bank with a bomb around his neck -- and gets weirder from there.
Year: 201880158319 · IMDb
Até que a morte nos separe (2015) Brazil's high-profile crimes of passion are re-created as psychologists, investigators and the family of the deceased reveal details of each case.
Year: 201580995715 · IMDb
Inside the Real Narcos (2018) Exposing a rarely seen perspective on the drug wars, ex-Special Forces commando Jason Fox interviews dangerous traffickers and cartel members.
Year: 201880240817 · IMDb
Murder Mountain (2018) In Humboldt County, California, the big business of legal marijuana brings in visitors from around the world. Some are never seen again.
Year: 201880217475 · IMDb
The 43 (2019) This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.
Year: 201981045551 · IMDb
Desaparecidos (2015) This series explores the eerie cases of people who have disappeared, often without leaving a trace, as their loved ones cling to hopes of finding them.
Year: 201581044172 · IMDb
Louis Theroux: Dark States - Heroin Town (2017) Filmmaker Louis Theroux immerses himself in a community stricken with heroin abuse and investigates the issues fueling users' addictions.
Year: 201780993237 · IMDb
